Personalised assessments

As part of the Welsh Government’s national personalised assessment  process our Year 2 to Year 6 pupils sit reading and numeracy tests every year. 

These tests are primarily diagnostic, and are used as part of our wider assessment processes to assess how learners’ literacy and numeracy skills are developing. In accordance with Welsh Government guidance our staff familiarise learners with the format of the tests, through the use of sample papers and resources, while maintaining a broad and balanced curriculum throughout the school year.

Our school approach is always to have pupil well being uppermost in our minds to ensure that unnecessary stress is avoided. Overemphasis on preparation, ‘practising’ with past assessment questions, in school or at home, can raise anxiety among learners and are inappropriate in the context of diagnostic tests.

Yes, definitely! Getting involved in your child’s learning while at home and out and about can make a big difference to their progress. Any of the activities in this guide will be a huge help. Above all, the best way to prepare your child is to make sure that they are not worried or anxious.

Numeracy:

There are two kinds of numeracy assessments: 

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. ​

Reading:

The reading assessment is 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.