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

Designed to support children aged 9 to 12 in their spelling development, the KS2 SATs Spelling Practice - Test 9 is part of a series of practice papers that mirror the actual spelling tests taken by 11-year-olds during their SATs. These resources are created with the intention of helping students become familiar with the types of words they will encounter in their assessments, aligning with the National Curriculum's standards. The practice papers feature a variety of word types that are commonly found in the SATs spelling tests, ensuring a comprehensive review of key spelling concepts.

The workbooks cover a range of spelling patterns and rules, including prefixes, word endings such as 'ant', 'ence', 'ancy', 'ent', 'ably', 'ibly', 'tion', 'sion', 'ssion', and 'cian', as well as homophones and words with silent letters. Students will also practice with words containing the soft 'g' sound, as in 'ge', 'gi', and 'gy' (like 'gym'), and words ending in '...able' and '...ible'. Additionally, the tests include words with 'ei', 'eigh', 'ey', and the 'ch' sound as in 'parachute'. By working through these spelling challenges, pupils can build their confidence and proficiency in spelling, aiding in their preparation for the SATs and beyond.