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Scaled ScoreProgress Tests

ANDTopic Tests

Science

Year 1

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Year 1

Pupil Versions

Pupil Versions

Answer Versions

Answer Versions

Progress Test AProgress Test BProgress Test C

Teachers’ Notes

Digital versions of each Progress Test in black & white AND in colourDigital versions of each Topic Test in black & white AND in colourNational Curriculum Links for each Progress TestNational Curriculum Links for each Topic TestScaled score conversion tables for each Progress TestStandardisation tables for each Topic Test

PlantsAnimals, including humansEveryday materialsSeasonal Changes

Progress Test AProgress Test BProgress Test C

PlantsAnimals, including humansEveryday materialsSeasonal Changes

Book Contents

CD-ROM Contents

Scaled Score Progress Tests

Topic Tests

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Scaled Score Progress Tests AND Topic Tests Teachers’ Notes

Science

The HeadStart Science Scaled Score Progress Tests have been developed to help teachers assess children’s progress against the Science National Curriculum Programme of Study Statutory Requirements.

There are three tests: A, B and C. This provides schools with the opportunity to track progress across the school year. Tracking points may be at the end of term or at other times during the school year, depending on the preference of each school.

Each test assesses objectives from the topic-based programmes of study; all the objectives are covered across the three tests. As ‘Working scientifically’ should be taught using practical scientific methods, processes and skills through the teaching of the year group topics, it is expected that assessment of this aspect is mainly carried out through practical lessons.

HeadStart provides National Curriculum Links grids which cross reference each question against the objectives within the national curriculum statutory requirements. These grids are available on the CD-ROM/digital version.

The tests have been extensively trialled in schools to provide standardised scaled score tables for each test, so that a child’s raw score can be converted to a standardised scaled score. These are available on the CD-ROM/digital version.

Introduction - about the Progress Tests

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Scaled score conversion tables (these and rationale available on the CD-ROM/digital version):

• enable each child’s performance to be compared to the performance of other children taking the same test. • enable comparisons of performance across all three year group tests, and across year groups, irrespective of individual test difficulty or number of questions etc. • provide a summative assessment of children, groups and whole class performance against the national curriculum objectives.

National Curriculum Links grids (these and rationale available on the CD-ROM/digital version):

• can identify performance against the objectives within the statutory requirements programmes of study. • support diagnostic assessment for individual children and whole classes so that subsequent learning needs can be identified.

It is important to note that the tests provide a guide for teachers in assessing children’s progress which should be used in conjunction with ongoing teacher assessment.

Standardisation tables (these and rationale available on the CD-ROM/digital version):

• enable each child’s performance to be compared to the expected standard. • provide formative assessment of children, groups and whole class performance against the national curriculum objectives. • provide summative information, which can be used to compare children’s progress at the end of each year.

The HeadStart Science Topic Tests have been developed to provide schools with the opportunity to assess children’s understanding of each topic.

These tests feature the same or similar questions as the Progress Tests, but they are organised to provide one test per topic. National Curriculum Links grids, which cross reference each question against the national curriculum objectives, are also available on the CD-ROM/digital version.

Standardisation information, using the results of HeadStart’s extensive school-based trials for the Progress Tests, is available on the CD-ROM/digital version.

Assessment for Learning - using the information from the Progress Tests

Assessment for Learning - using the information from the Topic Tests

Introduction - about the Topic Tests

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National Curriculum Links grids (these and rationale available on the CD-ROM/digital version):

• can identify performance against the objectives within the statutory requirements programmes of study. • support diagnostic assessment for individual children and whole classes so that subsequent learning needs can be identified.

It is important to note that the tests provide a guide for teachers in assessing children’s progress which should be used in conjunction with ongoing teacher assessment.

(continued)

There is a black & white and colour version available for each test. The tests are designed so that they can be printed in black & white. The colour versions can be used for whiteboard use, if required.

Each test is NOT strictly timed and children should be allowed to finish or complete as much of the test as they are able. For younger children, it may be appropriate to split each test into parts and/or the class into groups.

Each pupil will need a pencil. A ruler may also be useful.

The use of a rubber may also be appropriate in line with school policy.

As this is a science test and not reading, it is acceptable to read the questions to pupils. Particularly for Years 1 and 2, it may be appropriate to use the CD-ROM/digital version in conjunction with a whiteboard to display and read the test to a class or group of children. However, explanations of scientific terms should not normally be given.

It is also acceptable for children to have an amanuensis, if this is usual classroom practice. If pupils have a specific need, they should be provided with arrangements in line with normal classroom practice.

(continued)Assessment for Learning - using the information from the Topic Tests

Administration - how to manage the tests

Format

Equipment

Assistance


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Administration - how to manage the tests (continued)

For older children, check that seating is appropriately spaced and no pupil can see another pupil’s answer sheet. For younger children, it may be appropriate to conduct the tests in groups or even individually.

Mark the tests according to the answer version / mark scheme provided. For questions which require written responses, teachers’ judgement may be required, as detailed below:

• For some questions, the mark scheme indicates ‘Answer should suggest...’ This means that the teacher can accept an appropriate age-related response which identifies the correct answer.

• Where the mark scheme indicates several answers separated by a forward slash, only one of the answers is needed for the child to be awarded the mark.

• For some questions, the mark scheme indicates possible answers using ‘e.g....’ and ‘(Accept other appropriate answers)’. This is because there may be a number of possible answers which the teacher can accept.

• ‘(Accept other appropriate answers)’ is also used where the children’s responses may use different (but correct) wording.

The conversion tables for the Progress Tests, available on the CD-ROM/digital version, provide details of the raw scores’ conversion to scaled scores.

The standardisation tables for the Topic Tests, also available on the CD-ROM/digital version, provide information about comparing the raw score to the expected standard.

Administering the tests

Marking the tests and generating the scaled scores and standardisation tables


PUPIL VERSIONS

Science

Year 1

Year 1 Scaled Score Progress Test

Science

Test A

Name:

Class:

Date:

Scaled Score

Raw Score

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Science

Page Total

2 marks

Year 1 Science Assessment: Test A

Section 1: Plants2 Identifying common garden plants

Draw lines to match each flower to its name. One has been done for you:

a

b

c

d

tulip

daffodil

sunflower

poppy


Science

Page Total

2 marks

1 mark


Section 2: Animals, including humans4 Identifying animals

Label these animals. Use the words from the box below to help you:

snake toad lizard goldfish

…………………………… ……………………………

…………………………… ……………………………

true / false

true / false

A spider has four legs.

Most dogs have tails.

f

e

Circle true or false next to the sentences below:

a b

c d


Science

Page Total

1 mark

2 marks


Section 2: Animals, including humans6 Human bodies

head neck elbow mouth

Label the human using the words from the box above. One has been done for you:

f

e

d

a

c

b

………………

………………

………………

………………

………………

………………

Complete the following:

head

Which part of your body would you catch a ball with?Draw a picture of it in the box.

e

a b

c d

………………… …………………

………………… …………………


Science

Page Total

3 marks


Section 3: Everyday materials8 Properties of materials

Three of the objects above are waterproof. Write them down below:

1

2

3

…………………………………………………

…………………………………………………

…………………………………………………

umbrella

raincoat

sponge

bucket

t-shirt

cushion


Science

Page Total

2 marks


Section 4: Seasonal changes10 What season is it?

Draw lines to match the months to the correct season. One has been done for you:

December, January and February

June, July and August

September, October and November

March, April and May

a

b

c

d

summer

spring

winter

autumn


Science

Page Total Test Total /30

1 mark

1 mark


Section 4: Seasonal changes12 Daylight

daily hours of daylightmonth A 8 hoursmonth B 13 hoursmonth C 16 hoursmonth D 11 hours

Each of the months in the chart above is in a different season. Answer the following questions:

Which season is month A in?Circle your answer.

Would a sunflower grow outside in month A?Circle your answer.

Explain your answer.

a

b

winter / summer

yes / no

………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………


ANSWER VERSIONS

Science

Year 1

Year 1 Scaled Score Progress Test

Science

Test A

Name:

Class:

Date:

Scaled Score

Raw Score

ANSWERS


Science

Page Total

2 marks


Section 1: Plants2 Identifying common garden plants


a

b

c

d

tulip

daffodil

sunflower

poppy

Year 1 Science Assessment: Test A – ANSWERS

2

2

(2 marks for all 3 correct, 1 mark for 2 correct.)


Science

Page Total

2 marks

1 mark


Section 2: Animals, including humans4 Identifying animals

Label these animals. Use the words from the box below to help you:

snake toad lizard goldfish

…………………………… ……………………………

…………………………… ……………………………

true / false

true / false

A spider has four legs.

Most dogs have tails.

f

e

Circle true or false next to the sentences below:

a b

c d


3

2

1

snake goldfish

lizard toad


(Both must be correct for 1 mark.)


Science

Page Total

1 mark

2 marks


Section 2: Animals, including humans6 Human bodies

head neck elbow mouth

Label the human using the words from the box above. One has been done for you:

f

e

d

a

c

b

………………

………………

………………

………………

………………

………………

Complete the following:

head

Which part of your body would you catch a ball with?Draw a picture of it in the box.

e

a b

c d

………………… …………………

………………… …………………


3

1

mouth elbow

neck

2(2 marks for all 3 correct,

1 mark for 2 correct)

drawing to indicate a hand


Science

Page Total

3 marks


Section 3: Everyday materials8 Properties of materials

Three of the objects above are waterproof. Write them down below:

1

2

3

…………………………………………………

…………………………………………………

…………………………………………………

umbrella

raincoat

sponge

bucket

t-shirt

cushion


3

3

umbrella

raincoat

bucket


Science

Page Total

2 marks


Section 4: Seasonal changes10 What season is it?

Draw lines to match the months to the correct season. One has been done for you:

December, January and February

June, July and August

September, October and November

March, April and May

a

b

c

d

summer

spring

winter

autumn


2

2(2 marks for all 3 correct, 1 mark for 2 correct.)


Science

Page Total Test Total /30

1 mark

1 mark


Section 4: Seasonal changes12 Daylight

daily hours of daylightmonth A 8 hoursmonth B 13 hoursmonth C 16 hoursmonth D 11 hours

Each of the months in the chart above is in a different season. Answer the following questions:

Which season is month A in?Circle your answer.

Would a sunflower grow outside in month A?Circle your answer.

Explain your answer.

a

b

winter / summer

yes / no

………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………


30

1

1

2

Answer should suggest month A is not warm enough /

not enough sun / not enough daylight hours.

Topic Tests

PUPIL VERSIONS

Science

Year 1

Plants

Year 1 Topic Test

Science

Name:

Class:

Date:

Scaled Score

Raw Score


Science

Page Total

2 marks

Year 1 Science Assessment: Plants

2 Identifying common garden plants


a

b

c

d

tulip

daffodil

sunflower

poppy


Science

Page Total

1 mark

2 marks


4 Parts of a tree

a Label the tree using words from the box above. One has been done for you.

b Which part of the tree gathers water from the soil? Circle your answer.

leaves roots branches

branches

Look at the picture of the tree above and complete the following:

trunk roots branches leaves


Science

Page Total

2 marks


6 Growing plants

The pictures below show the stages of plant growth.They are in the wrong order.

Draw lines to put the pictures in the correct order. One has been done for you:

a

b

c

d

1

2

3

4


Science

Page Total

2 marks


8 Identifying wild flowers


a

b

c

d

bluebell

buttercup

dandelion

daisy

Topic Tests

ANSWER VERSIONS

Science

Year 1

Plants

Year 1 Topic Test

Science

Name:

Class:

Date:

Scaled Score

Raw Score

ANSWERS


Science

Page Total

2 marks


2 Identifying common garden plants


a

b

c

d

tulip

daffodil

sunflower

poppy

Year 1 Science Assessment: TEST A– ANSWERS

2

2

Plants



Science

Page Total

1 mark

2 marks


4 Parts of a tree

a Label the tree using words from the box above. One has been done for you.

b Which part of the tree gathers water from the soil? Circle your answer.

leaves roots branches

branches

Look at the picture of the tree above and complete the following:

trunk roots branches leaves


3

1

2

roots

leaves

trunk

Plants



Science

Page Total

2 marks


6 Growing plants

The pictures below show the stages of plant growth.They are in the wrong order.

Draw lines to put the pictures in the correct order. One has been done for you:

a

b

c

d

1

2

3

4


2

2

Plants



Science

Page Total

2 marks


8 Identifying wild flowers


a

b

c

d

bluebell

buttercup

dandelion

daisy


2

2

Plants


The CD-ROM/digital version contains the tests filed separately for printing. Colour versions of the tests are included on the digital version.

Also supplied on the CD-ROM/digital version:

• National Curriculum Links for each Progress Test

• National Curriculum Links for each Topic Test

• Scaled score conversion tables for each Progress Test

• Standardisation tables for each Topic Test

PLEASE NOTE:

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to get in touch with us. Email: [email protected]

Phone: 01200 423405

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