{"id":13469,"date":"2026-02-09T14:48:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookrclass.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=13469"},"modified":"2026-05-07T13:42:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T13:42:12","slug":"new-placement-test","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/bookrclass.com\/blog\/new-placement-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Placement that adapts to learners: what we\u2019re building next at BOOKR Class"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">BOOKR Kids is developing a new AI-driven, multi-adaptive online language placement and proficiency assessment system with <b>HUF 249.57 million<\/b> (approx. <b>EUR 662,000<\/b>) in non-refundable <b>European Union funding<\/b>, implemented under the <b>Sz\u00e9chenyi Plan Plus<\/b> programme (<b>DIMOP-PLUSZ-1.1.2\/B-24<\/b>).<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:1b2f7920-db39-476f-be69-d2a76ee60364-0\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"aa7e6a05-6554-4ba7-9eba-981507e3ff7f\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-thinking\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"303\"><strong>Beneficiary name:<\/strong> M\u00f3ra-BookR Kids Children\u2019s and Youth Digital Publishing Limited Liability Company<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"303\"><strong>Project ID:<\/strong> DIMOP_PLUSZ-1.1.2\/B-24-2025-00004<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"303\"><strong>Subject of development:<\/strong> Development of a multi-adaptive, AI-driven language proficiency assessment test<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"303\"><strong>Amount of contracted funding:<\/strong> HUF 249,634,807<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"350\"><strong>Planned project completion date:<\/strong> 31 January 2028<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"511\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><em>The project is implemented with the support of the European Union and co-financed by the Hungarian State.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)-14*var(--spacing))]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;13669&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 style=\"text-align:left;\" class=\"ts-custom-heading \" >Why we\u2019re doing this<\/h2>\n[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers already do an incredible job differentiating -but they\u2019re often asked to do it with limited, imperfect information. A single paper test, a quick oral check, or last year\u2019s grades can\u2019t capture the reality of a learner\u2019s skills today -especially in mixed-ability classrooms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What schools need is an assessment that is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (so it fits real school schedules),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Accurate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (so learners start at the right level),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Skill-sensitive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (so it doesn\u2019t reduce \u201clanguage\u201d to one score),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practical<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (so teachers can act on the results immediately).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 style=\"text-align:left;\" class=\"ts-custom-heading \" >What \u201cAI-adaptive\u201d means in practice<\/h2>\n[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adaptive assessment isn\u2019t about making a test \u201charder\u201d or \u201ceasier\u201d randomly &#8211; it\u2019s about using each response to identify the learner\u2019s current zone and then selecting the next task accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the system we\u2019re building, the test will:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adjust difficulty <\/span><b>in real time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">move through tasks in a way that stays <\/span><b>challenging but achievable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and produce outputs that are usable for teachers (not just a score).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal is a placement experience that feels less like an exam and more like a guided pathway that meets students where they are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 style=\"text-align:left;\" class=\"ts-custom-heading \" >Multi-adaptive = more than one dimension<\/h2>\n[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Language ability is not one single skill. A learner might have strong listening but weaker reading, or solid vocabulary but low confidence in speaking. A single-number result often hides what teachers actually need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s where the \u201cmulti\u201d in <\/span><b>multi-adaptive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes in. We\u2019re designing the assessment to capture a more nuanced learning profile through <\/span><b>multimedia tasks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, helping schools understand strengths and gaps across key areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 style=\"text-align:left;\" class=\"ts-custom-heading \" >How this fits into BOOKR Class<\/h2>\n[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BOOKR Class is built around the idea that learning sticks better when students are genuinely engaged. That\u2019s why we use <\/span><b>story-based, interactive learning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and provide teachers with tools to manage progress in real time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This new assessment strengthens that ecosystem by making the starting point clearer and the learning journey more precise. Placement results will feed into:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>better grouping<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>more realistic targets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><b>more personalised learning plans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> inside BOOKR Class.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 style=\"text-align:left;\" class=\"ts-custom-heading \" >What this means for teachers<\/h2>\n[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our aim is simple: reduce guesswork.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a more accurate placement and clearer diagnostics, teachers can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">identify who needs support vs. challenge,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">set measurable goals,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">track growth over time,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and intervene earlier when a learner starts to fall behind.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short: <\/span><b>less time spent trying to \u201cfigure out the level,\u201d more time spent teaching.<\/b>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 style=\"text-align:left;\" class=\"ts-custom-heading \" >What this means for students<\/h2>\n[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our aim is simple: reduce guesswork.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For students, the biggest benefit is emotional as much as academic: starting at the right level builds confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When learning feels achievable, students are more likely to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">participate,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take risks,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">keep going,<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and develop the habits that lead to long-term progress.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<h2 style=\"text-align:left;\" class=\"ts-custom-heading \" >What\u2019s next<\/h2>\n[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development will run through multiple phases- from research and prototyping to piloting and refinement &#8211; with completion expected <\/span><b>by early 2027<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We\u2019re building this with real classrooms in mind, and we\u2019ll share learnings along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a school partner interested in participating in pilots or giving feedback on what \u201cuseful assessment results\u201d look like in practice, we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Want to stay updated?<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow our blog on<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bookrclass.com\"> <b>www.bookrclass.com<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or reach out to us at <\/span><b>info@bookrclass.com<\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting placement right is one of the most underrated levers in language learning.<br \/>\nWhen a student starts too high, everything feels hard &#8211; confidence drops, participation fades, and \u201cEnglish\u201d quickly becomes a stress trigger. When a student starts too low, they coast, get bored, and progress slows to a crawl. In both cases, the problem isn\u2019t motivation. It\u2019s mismatch.<br \/>\nThat\u2019s why we\u2019re excited to share what we\u2019re developing next: an AI-driven, multi-adaptive language placement and proficiency assessment that will help schools place learners more accurately and support truly personalised learning pathways.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":13478,"template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"categories":[44,136],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13469","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-pedagogy"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bookrclass.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/13469","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bookrclass.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bookrclass.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/blog"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bookrclass.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/bookrclass.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/13469\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13672,"href":"https:\/\/bookrclass.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog\/13469\/revisions\/13672"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bookrclass.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13478"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bookrclass.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13469"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bookrclass.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13469"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bookrclass.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13469"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}