Start of Year Spelling Assessment Test A

The "Start of Year Spelling Assessment Test A" is a tool designed for Year 5 students to evaluate their spelling proficiency at the beginning of the academic year. The assessment comprises a series of sentences with missing words that the students must listen to and complete as read by their teacher. Each sentence is read out, including the specific word that needs to be filled in, and then repeated to ensure clarity. Students are instructed to write the missing word on the provided line and are reminded not to share their answers with their peers.

The test is structured to be straightforward and secure, with a clear instruction set at the start and a scoring system that spans across two pages. The sentences include a variety of words that students are expected to be familiar with, covering different aspects of vocabulary and grammar. Marks are allocated for each correct spelling and are tallied at the end to give a total score, which helps teachers assess the individual spelling abilities of each student. This assessment is a part of the resources provided by KS2Gems for the year 2022, designed to support teachers in monitoring and enhancing the literacy skills of their students.