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Quick start guide to Rising Stars AssessmentStep 1 Introduce the testsExplain to the class that they will take an English test once each term.This will give them the opportunity to show what they know and cando. The tests are designed to give them an opportunity to show theirprogress in reading and writing, and results can be used to record andmonitor progress throughout the year.At the end of each term, photocopy the test and give it to the class tocomplete.You may also project the test onto a whiteboard to support the wholeclass or a group in the reading tests or writing tests. You may choose torefer to the words on the whiteboard and read them aloud so thatpupils can follow them and write their answers on their papersindividually.More information about using the tests is given on pages 5–7.Step 2 Mark the testTests and tasks can be marked by the teacher, or by the pupil. Pupilsmay assess their own work or swap tests and mark another pupil’s test.Use the mark scheme and your own professional judgement to awardmarks. Do not award half marks.We suggest you annotate the mark grid for the writing task with a tickto indicate the bullet points for which you are awarding credit. Circle orwrite the mark you are giving.The mark schemes for reading include information about the level ofeach mark and the assessment focus that is targeted through individualquestions.Word Reading Test 1Mark schemes for reading testsAutumn termWord Reading Test 1AF Mk Lvl1. points to picture/writing 1 1 P82. sun sock 1 1 P83. mouse man 1 1 P84. cat hat 1 1 P85. dog 1 1 1c6. hen 1 1 1c7. pin 1 1 1c8. in 1 1 1b9. like 1 1 1b10. the 1 1 1bSpring termWord Reading Test 2AF Mk Lvl1. s 1 1 P82. sh 1 1 P83. hat 1 1 1c4. bed 1 1 1c5. tap 1 1 1b6. my 1 1 1b7. you 1 1 1b8. going 1 1 1a9. like 1 1 1a10. grab 1 1 1aSummer term26Name: Class: Date: ☺☹AF11 Point to a picture on this page. Point to some writing.12 Ring two picturesAF1that begin with the2same sound.AF13 Ring two pictures3that begin with thesound m.AF14 Ring two pictures that rhyme.4Look at each picture. Ring the right word for the name.5 6 7tinhatpinFinish the sentences. Ring the words to fill the gaps.89It isI10 This is8Word Reading Test 3sundogAF Mk Lvl1. m 1 1 P82. bus 1 1 1c3. zip 1 1 1c4. frog 1 1 1b5. fish 1 1 1a6. is 1 1 1b7. going 1 1 1a8. have 1 1 1a9. house 1 1 2c10. make 1 1 2cthe box.my mum.red fish.henFiction Reading Comprehension Test 1AF Mk Lvl1. cat 1 1 P82. leg 1 1 P83. vet 1 1 1c4. dog 2 1 1b5. sad 2 1 1b6. yes 2 1 1c7. no 2 1 1b8. yes 2 1 1c9. no 2 1 1c10. yes 2 1 1aFiction Reading Comprehension Test 2AF Mk Lvl1. cat 1 1 P82. thin 2 1 1c3. food 2 1 1c4. ate 2 1 1b5. fat 2 1 1b6. yes 2 1 1b7. no 2 1 1a8. yes 2 1 1a9. no 2 1 1a10. no 3 1 1aFiction Reading Comprehension Test 3AF Mk Lvl1. sad 1 1 1c2. tractor 2 1 1c3. mud 2 1 1c4. Mop 1 1 1a5. grass 2 1 1b6. yes 2 1 1a7. no 2 1 1b8. no 2 1 1b9. in the grass 2 1 2c10. he did jobs for thefarmer (howeverexpressed)hum©is it inat like hethe we itRising Stars UK Ltd 2008. You may photocopy this page.3 1 2cpitpotAF1AF1AF1AF1AF1AF1/10Total forthis testNon-fiction Reading Comprehension Test 1AF Mk Lvl1. cat 1 1 1c2. hamster 1 1 1c3. bird 2 1 1c4. vet 2 1 1b5. pets 2 1 1b6. no 2 1 1c7. yes 2 1 1c8. yes 2 1 1b9. no 2 1 1c10. yes 2 1 1bNon-fiction Reading Comprehension Test 2AF Mk Lvl1. a tin of cat food 1 1 1b2. fish 1 1 P83. cat 1 1 P84. tank 1 1 1c5. weeds 1 1 1c6. yes 1 1 1b7. yes 1 1 1b8. yes 1 1 1a9. no 1 1 1a10. yes 1 1 1aNon-fiction Reading Comprehension Test 3AF Mk Lvl1. costume 1 1 1c2. trunks 1 1 1c3. armbands 1 1 1c4. Mum 1 1 1b5. pool 1 1 1a6. yes 1 1 1b7. no 1 1 1b8. no 1 1 1a9. yes 1 1 2c10. no 1 1 2c5678910Step 3 Generate a levelUse the mark and level threshold tables to convert the pupil’s mark to asub-level. The final row in each table gives an overall sub-level for eachterm’s tests. If you have the CD-ROM version of English Tests and Tasksyou can use the interactive Level Calculator to convert marks to levelsautomatically.The mark and level threshold pages also include a summary of thedistribution of marks and levels for each test.Step 4 Feed back to the pupilsUse a five-minute session with pupils to talk through the test and givethem the opportunity to make their own corrections. Identify strengthsand weaknesses and agree targets for learning.The marks and level thresholds for Year 1Reading levels are given for a combination of word, fiction and non-fiction comprehension tests each term.Writing levels are given fiction and non-fiction writing tasks and a combined writing level. There is a separatelevel for spelling.An overall level for each term is also provided, which combines the scores for the three reading tests, bothwriting tasks and spelling.Autumn term testsBalance of marks and levels in the tests.Word Reading Fiction Reading Non-fiction Fiction Writing Non-fiction SpellingTest 1 Comprehension Reading Task 1 Writing Task 1NC levelTest 1 ComprehensionTest 1P8 4 2 0 1 1 21c 3 4 6 3 3 21b 3 3 4 3 3 21a 0 1 0 3 3 12c 0 0 0 0 0 0Mark ranges for combined reading tests 1P8 1c 1b 1a 2c7–16 17–19 20–23 24–30 N/AMark ranges for individual writing tasks 1P8 1c 1b 1a 2c2–3 4–5 6–8 9 10Mark ranges for combined fiction and non-fiction writing tasks 11c 1b 1a P8 2c4–7 8–11 12–17 18 19–20Mark ranges for spellingP8 1c 1b 1a 2c2–3 4–5 6 7 N/AMark ranges for combined reading tests, both writing tasks and spelling1c 1b 1a P8 2c13–28 29–37 38–48 49–55 56–5730
IntroductionEnglish Tests and Tasks has been produced to help teachers provide effective assessment for learningin English and to deliver formative assessment of progress across Key Stages 1 and 2. The assessmentmaterials have been:• designed by an assessment expert;• written by experienced classroom teachers;• reviewed by an educational consultant for English;• reviewed by a language expert to ensure accessibility of language and content;• trialled with schools;• equated and standardised by an assessment expert to ensure reliability of the levels.The tests are easy to use and mark. The scores for each test and task have been converted to sublevels.The level and sub-level information can then be used to investigate, monitor and report theperformance of each pupil by:• plotting each pupil’s progress from term to term (summative assessment);• diagnosing each pupil’s strengths and weaknesses against the assessment focuses for readingand writing (diagnostic assessment);• enabling each pupil to review his or her own progress in a structured manner;• informing your own assessment for learning strategy and supporting your lesson planning(formative assessment).Combined, the results from the tests can be used to gather reliable evidence to assist target settingand predicting a pupil’s future performance.The table below summarises the range of National Curriculum levels covered in the tests and tasks foreach year. Further detail is provided in the mark schemes and the mark and level threshold section.Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6Level P8–2c Level 1c–3a Level 1a–4b Level 2c–4a Level 2b–5c Level 3c–6cAbout the English Tests and TasksThe tests are linked to the range of genres and text types recommended by the Primary Framework forliteracy and mathematics (October 2006). For ease of use, the tests in this book are presented as aseries of assessments for use in the autumn, spring and summer terms respectively. You may use themin different terms if you wish; they are not prescriptive, although the level of demand increases fromautumn to summer. Each set of tests comprises:• a phonic and word-based reading test;• two reading comprehension tests (one fiction and one non-fiction);• a fiction and non-fiction writing task.We believe it helps for the writing tasks to follow the reading test as this gives background andpointers to assist pupils in their own writing.If your school’s assessment policy values a termly, bi-annual or annual summative test, English Testsand Tasks can be used to obtain a National Test-equivalent mark from any of the three sets of tests.To do this you will need to score all five tests from any term:• the word reading test;• the fiction and non-fiction reading comprehension tests;• the fiction and non-fiction writing tasks.The combined results of these tests will give you an accurate and reliable indicator of the level atwhich each pupil is working.
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