Autumn Term Spelling Progress Tests Guidance

The Autumn Term Spelling Progress Tests for Year 4, as provided by KS2Gems, are comprehensive tools for assessing students' spelling abilities. The guidance includes detailed instructions for administering and marking the tests, as well as two teacher versions of the tests themselves. Each test is designed to be taken after certain weeks within the Y4 Spelling Programme, with the first test recommended after weeks 2 to 6, and the second after weeks 8 to 11. The tests aim to identify gaps in students' knowledge and include an analysis grid for this purpose. The domains tested are clearly outlined, with statutory word lists and specific spelling domains (s46 and s47) forming the basis of the questions.

Administering the test involves a clear briefing for the students, ensuring they understand the process, from writing their name on the answer booklet to working independently without discussion. The test is expected to take around 15 minutes, with specific instructions on how to read out the spelling words and sentences to the students. When it comes to marking, one mark is awarded for each correct spelling, with a set of guidelines to ensure consistency in marking, such as the treatment of crossed-out answers, upper and lower case usage, and the presence of apostrophes or hyphens. The teacher versions of the tests provide the context sentences for each target word, which are to be read aloud to the students during the test.