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Parent’s Forum 1/5/2013 Welcome National Reading and Numeracy Tests 2013

What has happened already? National Reading and Numeracy Tests Non-Verbal Assessments

What has happened already? National Reading and Numeracy Tests 1 Reading test 1 numeracy test New National Assessments Non-Verbal Assessments

National Reading Test 1 hour paper with 20 mins admin Years yearly cycle of papers Years Year 6 - 7

National Numeracy Test Normally 2 elements (reasoning and processes, but only 1 (processes) in 2013 One paper per year group. Each element takes 30 mins. Therefore, 30 min duration with 5 min administration

What has happened already? National Reading and Numeracy Tests Between 8-22 May. No access to materials to support Timetable & Conditions of testing 1 Reading test 1 numeracy test New National Assessments Non-Verbal Assessments

Timescale Tests must take place within period 8/5 – 22/5. Fairfield is holding tests over 8/5 – 10/5. Please ensure your child/ren attend punctually on these days. Children in same year group but different classes will take test on same day.

Conditions of tests. Years 2-3 can take test in ‘chunks’. No supportive material / resources on walls in classrooms. Access arrangements for other individuals Learners must be able to work undisturbed and individually.

What has happened before? National Reading and Numeracy Tests Marked in school. Additional sample tests. Reports to parents. Marking Standardisation Reporting Between 8-22 May. No access to materials to support Timetable & Conditions of testing 1 Reading test 1 Numeracy test New National Assessments Non-Verbal Assessments

Questions Welsh Government Booklets available from school tomorrow