National Reading & Numeracy Tests

Children in Years 2 to 9 now take national tests in reading and numeracy each summer. It is really important that your child is in school to take the tests.

Reading:

The reading tests are made up of short questions based on two or more texts. Some of the questions check how well the text has been understood, others aim to find out if children are able to make judgements about what they are reading.

Numeracy:

There are two kinds of numeracy tests. 

1. The procedural test measures skills in number, measuring and data skills. 

2. The reasoning test measures how well children can use what they know to solve everyday problems. ​

The purpose of these assessments is to find out children’s strengths and areas for further development so that their teachers can help them grow their skills.

Personalised assessments: information for parents and carers

After your child has completed a personalised assessment, their teacher can see feedback on their skills and progress which helps the teacher to plan the next steps for your child’s learning.

Schools will consider the most appropriate timing and methods for sharing information on learners’ reading and numeracy skills, including the feedback from personalised assessments. Schools are encouraged to share the information with parents and carers whilst the information is current, however some schools may decide to wait until later in the school year, for example at a parents evening, to discuss how your child is progressing based on feedback from one or more assessments and the teacher’s observations of your child’s learning.

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