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Download an evaluation copy of the software here.
This package takes care of all your science department
administration needs! As Head of Science, you probably have to keep your pupil
data on several spreadsheets, or design your own database.
Science Monitor stores all your data in one place, and does much more!
* Now supports the
new GCSE specifications from September 2006 *
Its functions include:
 | Calculation of a current level or grade from test, Sc1 and exam marks at both KS3 and KS4 |
| Tracking of pupils from KS2 to KS4 |
| Analysis of levels or grades by gender / ethnicity etc. |
| Prints out record cards for teachers to record test,
coursework and exam marks,
or teachers can enter marks directly on screen if Science Monitor is on a
network |
| Allows target setting from KS2 to KS3 and KS3 to KS4 |
| Supports Skills Tasks and Skills Assessments in new GCSEs
from September 2006 |
| Graphing of pupil current performance vs. past performance based on DfES
value-added graphs
from the DfES Autumn Package - compare your pupils with other pupils
nationally |
| Completely configurable by the user for own in-house courses at KS3 |
| Create up to 50 User Defined Fields to store any other data about pupils -
SEN stages, health codes, CAT scores etc. |
| And much more! |
Example of graphical output from Science Monitor
View other screenshots and example printouts here
Key Benefits
| Assessment specification completely configurable by the user - create your
own courses, modules and investigations |
| Assign pupils to an exam board and course and the module titles appear
automatically for all GCSE courses run by the following exam boards: AQA /
EDEXCEL / OCR / WJEC |
| Easy to use - data entry is familiar to people who already use
Microsoft Access or Excel (Note: you do not need to have Access or Excel
installed on your PC to run Science Monitor, although you do need Excel if
you wish to export graphs). |
| Free updates available via this website |
| View printout on-screen before printing |
| The program can reside on a server and be accessed from any computer on a
network. Assign a teacher to be an administrator and restrict teachers to
inputting marks only using a password system. |
| Context sensitive help means that step-by-step instructions are just a
click away - very quick and easy to learn how to use. |
| General telephone support available in the evening (6 - 9 p.m.) and all
weekend; software support available during normal office hours. |
Courses supported
KS3: Software set up to support all science courses by:
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Spotlight Science (Revised) |
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Exploring Science |
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Hodder Science |
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Science Now! |
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Eureka! |
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Absolute Science |
Details for any other course not listed can be entered by the
user.
KS4: Software set up to support all GCSE science courses by:
Note that Science Monitor has been upgraded to
support the new GCSE specifications from September 2006.
If you require any further information, or have any questions or comments,
then please go here.
PC requirements
| CD-ROM drive |
| IBM compatible PC |
| Windows 95, 98, NT4, 2000 or XP |
| 16MB RAM minimum, 32MB recommended |
| Hard disk drive with 50MB free disk space |
| Compatible with most PC networks, including RM |
| SVGA monitor with 256 colours minimum, 16 bit colour recommended |
| Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5 or above to view the Help files |
| Microsoft Excel to export the value-added graphs |
| Works with any printer supported by Windows |
| Internet access required for online features |
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Science Monitor Software