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Includes information about scaled scores, sample test materials, test frameworks, modified test materials and test orders
A summary of the main changes introduced for 2016
Guidance for headteachers, teachers and teaching assistants administering the optional key stage 1 (KS1) national curriculum tests in 2024.
1. Introduction End of key stage 1 (KS1) national curriculum tests are…
About the testing window, keeping materials secure, the headteacher's declaration form (HDF) and reporting results
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.
Guidance for test developers on the purpose, format, content, cognitive demand and specification for the key stage 1 (KS1) English reading test.
Guidance for headteachers, teachers and teaching assistants administering the 2024 key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum tests.
Guidance for test developers on the purpose, format, content, cognitive demand and specification for the key stage 1 (KS1) mathematics test.
Guidance for local authorities on how to conduct monitoring visits for the key stage 2 (KS2) tests, including completing the monitoring visit form.
Statutory guidance for assessing and reporting the phonics screening check at key stage 1 (KS1) in the academic year 2023 to 2024.
A report on performance standards in 2022's national assessments
A literature review regarding systematic divergence between results from teacher and test-based assessments.
A report on 2023's national assessments
Guidance for headteachers, teachers and test administrators involved in administering the optional national curriculum tests for the end of key stage 1 (KS1).
Details of the personal data the Department for Education (DfE) processes for learners from the early years foundation stage to key stage 3.
Information for schools and local authorities about scaled scores and the expected standard for the optional key stage 1 national curriculum tests.
The Social Mobility Commission investigated the drivers of socio-economic differences in post-16 course choices and their likely social mobility consequences.
Information about the requirement for selected schools to participate in statutory national curriculum test trials
Sixth annual report from the social mobility commission.
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