Spring Term Spelling Assessment Term 1 and Progress Tests Guidance

The KS2Gems2022 Spring Term Spelling Assessment and Progress Tests for Year 5 provide a structured approach to evaluating students' spelling proficiency. The pack contains detailed guidance notes, two progress tests with teacher versions, and an analysis grid to pinpoint areas in need of improvement. The initial assessment is recommended at the start of the term to identify weaknesses, which can then be addressed in the subsequent week. Following the Y5 Spelling Programme, Progress Test 1 should ideally be conducted after weeks 3 to 6, and Progress Test 2 after weeks 8 to 11, with flexibility built into the 12-week programme for additional review time if necessary.

Administering the tests involves clear instructions to the pupils, ensuring they understand the process and are prepared to take the test, which lasts around 15 minutes. Teachers are advised on how to read out the spellings, including the use of context sentences and appropriate pauses between words. When marking, a correct spelling earns one mark, while incorrect attempts receive none. Specific guidelines are provided for cases of multiple attempts, use of punctuation, letter formation, and crossed-out answers. The teacher versions of the tests list sentences with target words to be spelled, aiding in the administration and marking of the assessments.