Guidance

Key stage 2: mathematics test framework

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

• From: Standards and Testing Agency
• Published: 31 March 2014
• Last updated: 9 July 2015 — See all updates

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Key stage 2: mathematics test framework

Ref: ISBN 978-1-78315-827-0, STA/15/7342/e

PDF, 1.11 MB, 45 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 mathematics 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 9 July 2015 + show all updates

1. 9 July 2015

   Amendment to page 10 of the framework – the sub-strand for G5 now includes reference to ‘circles’, not 'co-ordinates'.

2. 29 June 2015

   Updated framework document added.

3. 7 November 2014

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

4. 31 March 2014

   First published.