Guidance

Key stage 2: English reading test framework

Guidance for test developers on the purpose, format, content, cognitive demand and specification for the key stage 2 English reading test.

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

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Key stage 2: English reading test framework

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78315-826-3, STA/15/7341/e

PDF, 399 KB, 22 pages

Details

Following the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report and the associated government response, future assessment arrangements are under review in line with the relevant recommendations. Assessment arrangements for the academic year 2025 to 2026 will remain unchanged.

This framework is for contributors to the English reading key stage 2 national curriculum test. Key stage 2 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

This framework supports the development of the 2016 national curriculum tests.

Published 31 March 2014

Last updated 29 June 2015 + show all updates

1. 29 June 2015

   Updated framework document added.

2. 7 November 2014

   Page 15: statement for E4 corrected to ‘Knowledge of complex word meanings and subject specific technical language required’.

3. 11 April 2014

   In section 5.1.2 the table has been amended to include the correct description for complexity of target information.

4. 31 March 2014

   First published.