Guidance

Key stage 1: mathematics test framework

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

From:
Standards and Testing Agency
Published
31 March 2014
Last updated
29 June 2015 — See all updates

Documents

Key stage 1: mathematics test framework

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78315-824-9, STA/15/7339/e

PDF, 609 KB, 32 pages

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Details

This framework supports the development of the national curriculum tests and is for contributors to the mathematics KS1 national curriculum tests. 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 29 June 2015 + show all updates

  1. Updated framework document added.

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

  3. First published.

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