Phase 3 Assessment Student Sheet - Nonsense Words - Phonics Phase 3 - Resource

The Phase 3 Assessment Student Sheet is an educational resource designed to evaluate children's phonics skills, particularly their ability to read nonsense words. This specific assessment is part of the All Aboard Phonics programme, which supports the development of early reading skills. During the assessment, students are instructed to attempt reading a list of made-up words that have no real meaning but are constructed using phonetic rules they have learned.

The purpose of using nonsense words is to gauge a child's proficiency in decoding words phonetically, rather than relying on memory of familiar words. The list of nonsense words provided includes "joo," "var," "zear," "woat," "shoin," and "churk." Teachers are instructed to offer assistance if the child struggles with a word, marking it with an 'n' to indicate the need for help. The activity is timed, with a duration of 60 seconds, ensuring the assessment is conducted efficiently and to maintain the child's focus. This phonics assessment is a valuable tool for identifying areas where a student may require additional support in their phonics learning journey.