Information about National Testing
National Reading & Numeracy Tests
Children in Years 2 to 9 now take national tests in reading and numeracy each summer. It is really important that your child is in school to take the tests.
Online Personalised Assessments will be phased in over a three-year period as part of the Welsh Government Tests for pupils in Years 2 to 9.
Introduction to personalised assessments
Watch our animation for a short introduction to online personalised assessments.
Further information about Online Personalised Assessments can be found on the Welsh Government website here.
Reading:
The reading tests are made up of short questions based on two or more texts. Some of the questions check how well the text has been understood, others aim to find out if children are able to make judgements about what they are reading.
Numeracy:
There are two kinds of numeracy tests.
1. The procedural test measures skills in number, measuring and data skills.
2. The reasoning test measures how well children can use what they know to solve everyday problems.
Click below to find out more about the National Tests:
National Test – Information for Parents
Welsh Government National Tests : Numerical Reasoning
Welsh Government National Tests : Numerical Procedural Tests
Welsh Government National Tests : Reading Tests
Reading Test Practice Y4, 5 & 6
Government National Tests: Additional Reasoning Resources
Y2 Sample Reasoning Powerpoint
Y3 Sample Reasoning Powerpoint
Y4 Sample Reasoning Powerpoint
Y5 Sample Reasoning Powerpoint