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Year 7 and 8 optional tests |
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These tests are taken in English and Maths.
Mathematics The optional tests for year 7 will consist of the following components:
Please see our Worksheet Finder for more tests.
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Test
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Levels covered
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Paper 1 Non - calculator
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levels 4–6
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Paper 2 Calculator
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levels 4–6
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Mental mathematics test
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levels 4–6
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The optional tests for year 8 will consist of the following components:
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Tier
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Test
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Levels covered
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Tier 4 - 6
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Paper 1 Non calculator
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levels 4–6
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Paper 2 Calculator
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levels 4–6
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Mental mathematics
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levels 4–6
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Tier 5 - 7
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Paper 1 Non calculator
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levels 5–7
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Paper 2 Calculator
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levels 5–7
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Mental mathematics
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levels 5–7
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Test
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Total Length
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Type
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Mark Allocation
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Paper 1
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1 hour
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Non-calculator paper
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60 marks
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Paper 2
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1 hour
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Calculator paper
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60 marks
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Mental mathematics
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Approximately 25 minutes
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Uninterrupted recorded test
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30 questions 30 marks
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English The optional tests for both years 7 and 8 consist of the following components:
- Reading test (levels 4–6)
- Writing test (levels 4–6)
- Spelling will be assessed through the shorter writing task.
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Test
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Total Length
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Test Composition
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Reading
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1 hour and 15 minutes
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- 15 minutes reading time
- 1 hour to answer questions
The reading test may be administered in two shorter sessions as detailed in the Teacher's guide.
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Writing
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1 hour and 10 minutes
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shorter task:
- 25 minutes including up to 5 minutes' planning
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longer task:
- 45 minutes including up to 10 minutes' planning
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