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English Tests: Subject-Specific Guidance

The document provides guidance for administering English writing and spelling tests for key stage 2 levels 3-5. It outlines the structure and timing of the shorter writing task and spelling test, and provides instructions for administering each part of the test.

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English Tests: Subject-Specific Guidance

The document provides guidance for administering English writing and spelling tests for key stage 2 levels 3-5. It outlines the structure and timing of the shorter writing task and spelling test, and provides instructions for administering each part of the test.

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En English tests

KEY STAGE

2 Subject-specific guidance
LEVELS

3–5 Writing (shorter task) and Spelling test

2006 Writing test (shorter task)


■ 20 minutes (including up to 5 minutes’ thinking time)
Spelling test
■ 10 minutes (approximately)
SHORTER WRITING

Information about the Writing Test Shorter Task and


Spelling Test booklet
AND SPELLING

■ The booklet contains the prompt for the shorter writing task, space for
pupils to write their responses and the spelling test.
■ The shorter writing task must be administered first. The spelling test must
be administered after the writing test is finished.
■ One copy of the Teacher’s Version of the spelling test containing the
missing words is included in each pupil pack of the Writing Test Shorter
Task and Spelling Test booklets.
■ You must ensure that the Teacher’s Version is removed from the pupil
packs prior to distribution of the test booklets to pupils.

Administering the shorter writing task

■ Ask the pupils to write their name and the name of the school in the
appropriate boxes on the booklet.
■ Explain to pupils that they have 20 minutes in which to complete the
shorter writing task, including up to 5 minutes to think about their writing
before they begin. There is space to make brief notes if necessary.
■ Read through the writing prompt in full. You must not explore pupils’
ideas on the prompt.
■ After you have read the prompt, explain to pupils that they should read the
writing prompt through carefully to themselves, considering the audience
and purpose while thinking about their writing.
■ Explain to pupils that as this is the shorter writing task, they are not
expected to write at length. They are expected to write precisely and
concisely. About two or three paragraphs will be sufficient. The use of
additional paper in the shorter writing task, while not prohibited, is not
encouraged.
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■ Once the test has started, you should remind pupils after 5 minutes to
start writing if they have not done so already. You should give other
time reminders as you feel appropriate, eg 5 minutes before the end.
■ Explain to pupils that if they have any problems they may ask for help.
Remember, you must not explore the writing prompt, or structure the
content of their written test work.

Administering the spelling test

■ The spelling test is not strictly timed; 10 minutes is suggested as a guide.


■ Using the Teacher’s Version of the test, you must first read the complete
passage aloud, including the words in the gaps, as the pupils follow in their
booklets. Pupils do not write anything at this point.
■ You must then read the complete passage aloud again, telling the pupils
each missing word and giving them time to write the words in the gaps.
■ Pupils should make their best attempt at spelling all the words, making
their writing as clear as possible.
■ Explain to pupils that if they have any problems they may ask for help,
but they cannot be helped with any spelling.

For information only: Some of the 2006 test papers have been printed with
bar codes and computer recognition marks. This is for a trial in electronic
marking, which will take place after the 2006 test series. You should
administer the tests in the usual way.

© Qualifications and Curriculum Authority 2006


QCA, Key Stage 2 Team, 83 Piccadilly, London W1J 8QA

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