What does key stage 2 national curriculum assessment consist of?
At the end of year 6, schools must report outcomes of both teacher assessment and tests. Teacher assessment covers all aspects of English, mathematics and science. The tests cover reading, writing (including spelling) and mathematics. Outcomes of both must be reported to parents/carers and teacher assessment judgements are sent to QCDA for national collection. The key stage 2 tests are designed to test pupils’ knowledge and understanding of specific elements of the key stage 2 programmes of study. They provide a snapshot of a pupil’s attainment at the end of the key stage. There are three English tests: • a reading test • a writing test (made up of a longer task and a shorter task) • a spelling test. There are three mathematics tests: • Test A (a non-calculator paper) • Test B (a calculator paper) • mental mathematics test. Full details of the key stage 2 assessment arrangements can be found in the Key stage 2 Assessment and reporting arrangements document.
