Autumn Term Grammar and Punctuation Progress Test Guidance

The KS2Gems2022 Autumn Term Grammar and Punctuation Progress Test Guidance is an essential tool for Year 6 teachers preparing their students for the grammar and punctuation assessments. This comprehensive pack includes guidance notes, mark schemes, and an analysis grid to identify learning gaps. The tests are divided into two parts, each recommended to be administered after certain weeks of the Y6 Grammar and Punctuation Programme. The first test is suggested after weeks 3-6, and the second after weeks 8-11, with flexibility built into the 12-week programme to accommodate additional review time if necessary.

Each progress test is structured to cover specific domains of grammar and punctuation, with questions ranging from identifying possessive pronouns and punctuating sentences correctly to recognising conjunctions and prepositions. The guidance provides clear instructions on administering the test, including briefing pupils and handling their queries. Marking the test is made straightforward with detailed criteria on what to accept or not, such as tick boxes, circling answers, and handling crossed-out responses. The mark schemes span across a variety of question types, including ticking correct sentences, writing synonyms, and circling parts of speech, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of students' understanding of grammar and punctuation.