National Tests

National Tests May 2020

National Tests Timetable

In 2020 the National Reading and Numeracy tests will be administered in primary schools between 28 April and 5 May.

It is very important that pupils are in school during these dates and we ask parents to liaise with the school regarding any absences.

• • National Tests: Information for Parents

    • 170413-information-for-parents-carers-2-9-en.pdf

   

  • National Reading and Numeracy Tests  - Animated Guide for Parents and Carers

    This short animation talks parent and carers through the National Reading and Numeracy Test reports 

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  • Sample Reading Material Y2

    • 191213-learners-version-years-2-3-en.pdf

   

  • Sample Reading Material Y4-Y6

    • 191213-learners-version-years-4-6-en.pdf

   

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    Sample Procedural Material Y2-Y6

    • Year 2, Procedural Sample Materials.pdf
    • Year 3, Procedural Sample Materials.pdf
    • Year 4, Procedural Sample Materials.pdf
    • Year 5, Procedural Sample Materials.pdf
    • Year 6, Procedural Sample Materials.pdf

   

  • Sample Reasoning Material

    • Year 2, Sample Reasoning PowerPoint, Carnival Floats.pdf
    • Year 2, Reasoning Sample Materials.pdf
    • Year 3, Sample Reasoning PowerPoint, Sping the Spy.pdf
    • Year 3, Reasoning Sample Materials.pdf
    • Year 4, Sample Reasoning PowerPoint, Snakes & Ladders.pdf
    • Year 4, Reasoning Sample Materials.pdf
    • Year 5, Sample Reasoning PowerPoint, Dinosaur footprints.pdf
    • Year 5, Reasoning Sample Materials.pdf
    • Year 6, Sample Reasoning PowerPoint, How do they know.pdf
    • Year 6, Reasoning Sample Materials.pdf

National Reading & Numeracy Tests
Profion Darllen a Rhifedd Cenedlaethol

Children in Years 2 to 9 now take national tests in reading and numeracy each summer.

It is really important that your child is in school to take the tests.

Online Personalised Assessments will be phased in over a three-year period as part of the Welsh Government Tests for pupils in Years 2 to 9.

Introduction to personalised assessments

Watch our animation for a short introduction to online personalised assessments.

Further information about Online Personalised Assessments can be found on the
Welsh Government website: https://t.co/gxg4KlZcmf

Reading:

The reading tests are made up of short questions based on two or more texts. Some of the questions check how well the text has been understood, others aim to find out if children are able to make judgements about what they are reading.

Numeracy:

There are two kinds of numeracy tests. 

1. The procedural test measures skills in number, measuring and data skills. 
2. The reasoning test measures how well children can use what they know to solve everyday problems. ​

NATIONAL TESTS 2019:
The paper based National Reading and Numeracy (Reasoning) tests will take place between Tuesday 7th May and Tuesday 14th May 2019. 

National Tests May 2019

National Tests Timetable