KS2 SATs Spelling Practice - Test 7 (Age 9-12) - Teacher Notes

Test 7 of the Spelling Practice Papers, designed for children aged 9 to 12, is a resource aimed at helping students prepare for their Key Stage 2 SATs. These practice papers are modelled after the actual spelling assessments taken by 11-year-olds as part of their Standard Assessment Tests (SATs). The selection of words within each workbook is meticulously curated to align with the National Curriculum's expectations and to mirror the complexity of language that students are likely to encounter in their SATs.

The workbooks cover a range of spelling concepts that are essential for students at this stage of their education. These include understanding and applying prefixes and various word endings such as 'ant', 'ence', 'ancy', 'ent', 'ably', 'ibly', 'tion', 'sion', and 'ssion'. The exercises also focus on homophones, words with silent letters, and the pronunciation of soft 'g' sounds in words like 'gym'. Additionally, the practice materials delve into words with tricky letter combinations such as 'ei', 'eigh', 'ey', and the 'ch' sound in words like 'parachute'. The inclusion of suffixes, particularly those ending in 'ous' and the silent 'o', further challenges students to master the intricacies of English spelling. This comprehensive approach to spelling practice is designed to boost confidence and proficiency in students as they approach their SATs.