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Key stage 1: English grammar, punctuation and spelling test framework

Guidance for test developers on the purpose, format, content, cognitive demand and specification for the key stage 1 (KS1) English grammar, punctuation and spelling test.

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Standards and Testing Agency
Published
31 March 2014
Last updated
20 May 2024 — See all updates

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Key stage 1: English grammar, punctuation and spelling test framework

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This framework supports the development of the national curriculum tests and is for contributors to the English grammar, punctuation and spelling KS1 national curriculum test. KS1 teachers may also find it useful.

It gives detailed information to ensure an appropriate test is developed, including the:

  • content domain
  • cognitive domain
  • test specification

Updates to this page

Published 31 March 2014
Last updated 20 May 2024 + show all updates

  1. Updated to reflect that end of key stage 1 assessments are now optional following the introduction of the reception baseline assessment as the new baseline for primary progress measures.

  2. Update to reflect the messages in 'Clarification: key stage 1 and 2 teacher assessment and moderation guidance', published 8 March 2016.

  3. Updated framework document added.

  4. Clarified that the final framework will be published at the same time as sample test materials.

  5. First published.

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