TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Identifying the Best Method for Managing Streamed Classes
• Managing Streamed Classes Using One Programme
• Managing Streamed Classes Using Two Separate Programmes

Streaming, also known as Tracking, refers to the grouping of students by their academic ability/achievement level. Streamed classes are often used for subjects where students may switch between classes at some point during the year as a result of revision of their achievement level.

There are multiple set up options available with regards to Programme setup and timetabling.  If unsure as to which method should be used, please contact the SEQTA Service Desk for assistance.

Identifying the Best Method for Managing Streamed Classes

The best option will depend on what aspects of the Programme have common links between the streamed classes.

Identifying Common Links Between Classes:

• Do the classes have the same assessments (typically Yes, when the programme is shared)?
• Are all classes to be included in the cohort statistics, such as Average or Ranking, or will statistics be reviewed and used at the class level only
• Do the subjects appear separately on reports?
  
  

Managing Streamed Classes Using One Programme

When a single Programme has been shared with multiple classes, students can change from one class to another and their results and attendance will follow them. This option may  be suitable in the following scenarios:

• The results entered for the student for the original class, need to be visible in the marks book for the modified class.
• If the combination of the mainstream and modified class statistics are to be included in the students final grade.
• If the majority of assessments are the same. However, there are extra assessments for the modified class.
  
  

Managing Streamed Classes Using Two Separate Programmes

One Programme for modified classes and another Programme for mainstream classes. This option may be suitable in the following scenarios:

• The mainstream and modified class have completely different assessments.
• Only the modified class statistics are to be included in the students final grade.
• The results entered for the mainstream classes (in the marks book) do not need to be included in the marks book for the modified class.
• The modified class assessments have different cut offs, weighting or different course statistics.