Start of Year Spelling Assessment Test A

The Start of Year Spelling Assessment Test A is a tool designed to evaluate the spelling abilities of Year 3 students at the beginning of the school year. The test consists of a series of sentences with missing words that the students are required to fill in. Instructions are provided at the beginning of the test, guiding students to listen attentively as their teacher reads out the sentences, write the missing words on the provided lines, and maintain the confidentiality of their answers by not sharing their sheets with peers. The test is structured to ensure that each sentence and the corresponding missing word are repeated for clarity.

The assessment is divided across two pages, with a total of twenty sentences to be completed. Marks are allocated for each correct spelling and are recorded on both the second and third pages of the test document, with a section provided for tallying the total marks obtained. The sentences are carefully crafted to include words that are representative of the expected spelling proficiency at the Year 3 level. This structured assessment allows teachers to identify individual student's spelling strengths and areas for improvement, ensuring that targeted support can be provided throughout the academic year.