The Secondary Screening Profiles comprise three tests which give an objective assessment and profile of pupils' skills in reading, mathematics and reasoning at ages 10 to 13. Each test is simple and quick to administer and mark, and can be used singly or as part of the complete battery. The profile generated by the tests complements and gives an external reference to National Curriculum assessments at the end of Key Stage 2.

The key purpose of the Secondary Screening Profiles is to enable the school to identify pupils' individual strengths and weaknesses on entry to secondary school, and to generate a 'baseline' against which to evaluate subsequent attainment. The Profiles also provide a standardised basis for screening for special educational needs. All of the questions are multiple-choice, allowing quick, accurate and unambiguous marking.

• The Reading test gives an objective measure of performance in comprehension, vocabulary and understanding points of view.
  
• The Mathematics test is designed to be independent of maths teaching schemes, and assesses number and algebra, shape, space and measures, and data-handling skills.
  
• The Reasoning test includes a wide range of questions assessing both verbal and non-verbal (numerical and visual) skills, and is a useful predictor of future school attainment.

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