Why do the STEER assessment questions stay the same?

The consistency of the assessment process and content is vital if we are to track student progress over time. The only variable that can change is the student’s response. It's like going to the opticians and reading the same optical board so the optician can compare changes between appointments.

The STEER assessment process and content was carefully designed to be universally accessible to younger and older students. The questions make sense whatever the age or stage of the student completing the assessment. Consistency of the assessment process and content ensures a reliable data narrative that can be sustained and accrued through a student's school years, from 8-18. It also enables early identification of adverse fluctuations which indicate increased risk leading to a proactive response to mitigate those risks.