Guidance

Key stage 1: English grammar, punctuation and spelling test framework

Guidance for test developers on the purpose, format, content, cognitive demand and specification for the key stage 1 (KS1) English grammar, punctuation and spelling test.

From:
Standards and Testing Agency
Published
31 March 2014
Last updated
24 March 2016 — See all updates

Documents

Key stage 1: English grammar, punctuation and spelling test framework

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78315-822-5, STA/15/7337/e

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Details

This framework supports the development of the national curriculum tests and is for contributors to the English grammar, punctuation and spelling KS1 national curriculum test. KS1 teachers may also find it useful.

It gives detailed information to ensure an appropriate test is developed, including the:

  • content domain
  • cognitive domain
  • test specification

End of KS1 tests are now optional - more information is available at National curriculum assessments: optional key stage 1 tests.

Published 31 March 2014
Last updated 24 March 2016 + show all updates

  1. Update to reflect the messages in 'Clarification: key stage 1 and 2 teacher assessment and moderation guidance', published 8 March 2016.

  2. Updated framework document added.

  3. Clarified that the final framework will be published at the same time as sample test materials.

  4. First published.

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