Tricky words Assessment sheet - Phonics Phase 2 - Resource

The Tricky Words Assessment Sheet is a resource tailored for Phonics Phase 2, aimed at evaluating a student's ability to read phonetically unconventional or 'nonsense' words. The assessment is part of the 'All Aboard Phonics - Phase 2 Teacher Manual' and is designed to measure a child's phonetic decoding skills. During the assessment, the student is presented with a list of made-up words that do not follow common English language patterns and is instructed to attempt to read them aloud.

The procedure for the assessment is straightforward. The teacher or assessor asks the learner to read the list of nonsense words, which includes examples such as 'dop', 'rit', 'bick', 'mig', 'tass', and 'keb'. If the student struggles with any word, they are offered help, but this is noted as a 'n' in the assessment record. The activity is time-constrained, with a limit of 60 seconds, to ensure the assessment is conducted efficiently and to gauge the learner's quick recognition and pronunciation abilities. The outcome of this assessment helps educators understand the child's progress in phonics and identify areas that may need further attention or support.