Compass Literacy and Numeracy Assessment

Unlike mainstream testing, Compass has been specifically developed to target adolescents and young adults who have experienced varying levels of educational disengagement. 

The program has been designed and tailored in recognition of the limited formal testing experience amongst this group.

Compass promotes test engagement by using age and ability appropriate prompts and tasks that aim to reflect the experiences and interests of the young adults taking the test. 

Compass is unique in that it:

• offers a range of age appropriate stimuli and tasks
• supports flexible testing and learning options
• provides detailed and meaningful information to support relevant intervention strategies
• positively affirms all participants and promotes achievement at all levels.