The Development of Key Stage 2 Science Tests for Use in Wales 2000-2002 summary From the year 2000 onwards, children in Wales will take separate national assessments from those in England. The tests are part of the statutory assessment process set up by the 1988 Education Reform Act. National Curriculum assessment comprises the administration of these tests together with continuous assessment by the teacher.
All pupils have to take two papers.
All test papers are developed in both English and Welsh. 2 are to be addressed. The final package delivered to schools will comprise test booklets and a teacher's guide which will include supporting documentation on administration and special educational needs. The tests will comprise a series of questions of appropriate difficulty for pupils at levels 2-5 of the National Curriculum.