Why aren answer sheets used in Reading at Entry 1, 2 & 3?
The Reading papers at Entry 1, 2 & 3 have non-fixed test formats, and some questions require answers of a sentence or more. For these reasons, OMR answer sheets are not appropriate. Many answer sheets have fairly limited space for open (written) answers, and this requires candidates to have fairly good control of their handwriting which may not be the case with candidates at the lowest levels of Skills for Life. Answer sheets are used at Level 1 & 2 Reading where there is a fixed test format and only multiple-choice questions.
