--- title: Ready For The World description: Find out how Cambridge Insight baseline assessments support learners in Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary years be ready for the world. --- [![cambridge-shield-logo](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/logos/cambridge-shield-logo.png?width=420&height=72&name=cambridge-shield-logo.png)](https://www.cem.org/) # Baseline assessments ## supporting the Cambridge Pathway [What insight can you discover?](https://www.cem.org/baseline-assessments) ## Find out more ## Connect with an expert ![teenager-at-school-e1600171896986](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/teenager-at-school-e1600171896986.jpg?width=440&name=teenager-at-school-e1600171896986.jpg) "We have found Cambridge Insight data to help us develop informed teaching and learning interventions before the start of each Cambridge course. This has led to better results in Cambridge exams." **Jackline Aming’a, Head of School,** **Oshwal Academy Mombasa, Kenya** ## Monitor the progress of students aged 5-19 with diagnostic assessments **High quality assessment is the foundation for learning that helps every student flourish.** Cambridge Insight (formerly CEM) baseline assessments support sequenced learning across all stages of the Cambridge Pathway and help teachers take their students along the route to educational success. Confidently assess your students and create a personalised teaching and learning strategy in the [Cambridge Primary,](https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/primary) and  [Cambridge Lower Secondary](https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/lowersecondary) years: - Understand your students’ potential - Establish a clear path forward - Measure your impact [Sign up to learn more about insight assessments](https://www.cem.org/readyfortheworld#tmp2_widget_1614163218433) ## Find out more ## Cambridge Insight assessments help you to: ![vector-icon-3](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/vector-icon-3.png?width=150&name=vector-icon-3.png) ### Understand potential Personalised and tailored assessment --- - Immediate insight into individuals and whole year groups - Identify strengths, barriers to learning and areas for support - Compare ability levels between students and cohorts - Indicators to grades at Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge International A Level ![vector-icon-5](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/vector-icon-5.png?width=150&name=vector-icon-5.png) ### Establish a clear path forward Identify barriers to learning --- - Raise expectations and set motivational targets - Support conversations with parents - Data to support professional judgement - Target support and plan early interventions ![vector-icon-6](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/vector-icon-6.png?width=150&name=vector-icon-6.png) ### Measure impact A whole school perspective --- - Examine student outcomes and inform school improvement - Measure the impact of your teaching - Monitor trends over time - Share best practice ![cambridge-pathway-primary](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/cambridge-pathway-primary.png?width=303&height=320&name=cambridge-pathway-primary.png)   ![cambridge-pathway-lower-secondary](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/cambridge-pathway-lower-secondary.png?width=640&name=cambridge-pathway-lower-secondary.png) ![cambridge-pathway-upper-secondary](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/cambridge-pathway-upper-secondary.png?width=640&name=cambridge-pathway-upper-secondary.png) ![cambridge-pathway-advanced](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/cambridge-pathway-advanced.png?width=640&name=cambridge-pathway-advanced.png) ![blue_arrow](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/blue_arrow.jpg?width=80&name=blue_arrow.jpg) ## Cambridge Primary Insight supports learning to create a strong foundation in the core elements of Reading and Mathematics across [the Cambridge Primary years...](https://www.cem.org/primary-assessments) ![blue_arrow](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/blue_arrow.jpg?width=80&name=blue_arrow.jpg) ## MidYIS provides powerful information to support students’ progress, set targets and inform teaching and learning in [the Cambridge Lower Secondary years...](https://www.cem.org/midyis) ![look-closer](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/look-closer.jpg?width=400&name=look-closer.jpg) ![cambridge-pathway-primary](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/cambridge-pathway-primary.png?width=640&name=cambridge-pathway-primary.png) ![blue_arrow](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/blue_arrow.jpg?width=80&name=blue_arrow.jpg) ## Cambridge Primary Insight supports learning to create a strong foundation in the core elements of Reading and Mathematics across the Cambridge Primary years... [See more](https://www.cem.org/primary-insight) ![cambridge-pathway-lower-secondary](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/cambridge-pathway-lower-secondary.png?width=640&name=cambridge-pathway-lower-secondary.png) ![blue_arrow](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/blue_arrow.jpg?width=80&name=blue_arrow.jpg) ## MidYIS provides powerful information to support students’ progress, set targets and inform teaching and learning in the Cambridge Lower Secondary years... [See more](https://www.cem.org/midyis) ![cambridge-pathway-upper-secondary](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/cambridge-pathway-upper-secondary.png?width=640&name=cambridge-pathway-upper-secondary.png) ![cambridge-pathway-advanced](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/cambridge-pathway-advanced.png?width=640&name=cambridge-pathway-advanced.png) ![look-closer](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/look-closer.jpg?width=420&name=look-closer.jpg)   ## Why do Cambridge International schools choose Cambridge Insight assessments?   #### ![quote-open-white](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/quote-open-white.png?width=43&name=quote-open-white.png)...We use Cambridge Insight assessments not only to assess new arrivals but also measure their progress throughout the academic year…Cambridge Insight assessments complement and strengthen the Cambridge Pathway as it has an assessment for every grade. ![quote-close-white](https://www.cem.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Pages/quote-close-white.png?width=43&name=quote-close-white.png) #### **Rukaiya Salman**, Head of School, The Cedar School, Pakistan [Read more case studies](https://www.cem.org/case-studies-testimonials) ## Want to know how Cambridge Insight data can help in *your* school? [Connect with an expert](https://www.cem.org/readyfortheworld#modal-02) [Learn about baseline assessments](https://www.cem.org/baseline-assessments)