Notes for readers in the English grammar, punctuation and spelling tests
How to read out particular types of questions in the key stage 1 and key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling tests.
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This document provides examples to show how particular types of questions in the key stage 1 and key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling tests should be read aloud to a pupil.
It is intended to help schools make sure readers understand what may and may not be read to a pupil in these particular tests and any subject-specific issues that might occur.
Readers should only be used if it is part of the pupil’s normal classroom practice.
Last updated 14 February 2023 + show all updates
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Updated for the 2022/2023 test cycle
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The title page: year change - the year 2020 has been changed to 2022.
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Updated for the 2019 test cycle. There are no changes from the 2018 guidance.
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Updated for the 2018 test cycle.
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Updated for the 2017 test cycle.
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Updated for the 2016 test cycle.
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Added a note to say that guidance for the 2016 tests will be updated in due course
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Notes have been revised for the 2015 key stage 2 test cycle.
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Updated for the 2014 test cycle.
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First published.