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1 2017 national curriculum tests Key stage 2. English reading test mark schemes reading answer booklet 2017 key stage 2 English reading test mark schemes Contents 1. Introduction 3. 2. Structure of the key stage 2 English reading test 3. 3. Content domain coverage 4. 4. Explanation of the mark schemes 6. 5. Mark schemes for the English reading test 7. Section 1: Gaby to the rescue 7. Section 2: Swimming the English Channel 13. Section 3: An Encounter at Sea 19. Page 2 of 28. 2017 key stage 2 English reading test mark schemes 1. Introduction The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is responsible for the development and delivery of statutory tests and assessments.

2 STA is an executive agency of the Department for Education. The 2017 tests assess the 2014 national curriculum . This test has been developed to meet the specification set out in the test framework for English reading at key stage 2. It assesses the aspects of comprehension that lend themselves to a paper test. The test frameworks are on at A new test and mark schemes will be produced each year. The key stage 2 tests will be marked by external markers. Scaled score conversion tables are not included in this document. Conversion tables will be produced as part of the standards maintenance process. Scaled score conversion tables for the 2017 tests will be published at in July 2017 .

3 The standards confirmation meeting will take place in June 2017 . The mark schemes are provided to show markers and teachers how the tests are marked. The pupil examples are based on responses gathered from the test trialling process. 2. Structure of the key stage 2. English reading test The key stage 2 English reading test comprises: a reading booklet containing three texts which increase in demand throughout the booklet a reading answer booklet containing questions totalling 50 marks. Page 3 of 28. 2017 key stage 2 English reading test mark schemes 3. Content domain coverage The 2017 test meets the specification set out in the test framework.

4 Table 1 sets out the areas of the content domain that are assessed in the test. Table 1: Content domain coverage for the 2017 key stage 2 English reading test 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f 2g 2h Give / Retrieve Summarise Make Predict Identify / Identify / Make explain the and record main ideas inferences what might explain how explain how comparisons meaning information from more from the happen information meaning is within the of words in / identify key than one text / explain from details / narrative enhanced text. context. details from paragraph. and justify stated and content is through fiction and inferences implied.

5 Related and choice of non-fiction. with contributes words and evidence to meaning phrases. from the text. as a whole. Qu. Section 1: Gaby to the rescue 1 1. 2 1. 3 1. 4 1. 5 1. 6 1. 7 1. 8 1. 9 1. 10 2. 11 1. 12 1. 13 1. 14 1. Qu. Section 2: Swimming the English Channel 15 1. 16 1. 17 1. 18 2. 19 2. 20 1. 21 1. 22 1. 23 2. 24 1. Page 4 of 28. 2017 key stage 2 English reading test mark schemes 2a 2b 2c 2d 2e 2f 2g 2h Give / Retrieve Summarise Make Predict Identify / Identify / Make explain the and record main ideas inferences what might explain how explain how comparisons meaning information from more from the happen information meaning is within the of words in / identify key than one text / explain from details / narrative enhanced text.

6 Context. details from paragraph. and justify stated and content is through fiction and inferences implied. related and choice of non-fiction. with contributes words and evidence to meaning phrases. from the text. as a whole. 25 1. 26 1. 27 1. 28 1. Qu. Section 3: An Encounter at Sea 29 1. 30 1. 31a 1. 31b 1. 32 1. 33 3. 34a 1. 34b 1. 35 1. 36 3. 37 2. 38 1. 39 1. Total 10 14 2 22 0 1 1 0. Page 5 of 28. 2017 key stage 2 English reading test mark schemes 4. Explanation of the mark schemes The range of marks available for each question is given at the side of the page in the reading answer booklet. Incorrect or unacceptable answers are given a mark of 0.

7 No half marks are awarded. The mark schemes contain acceptable points, which are indicated either by a numbered list or a square bullet point (if there is only one possible answer). These must be treated as marking principles, not the exact response a pupil needs to give. They also contain examples of some frequently occurring correct answers given by pupils in the trials (these are shown in italics and are introduced by round bullet points). Many pupils will, however, have different ways of wording an acceptable answer. In assessing each answer, markers must focus on the content of what has been written and not on the quality of the writing, expression or grammatical construction.

8 For find and copy' questions, the correct answer is indicated by the word(s) outside the brackets. The word(s) inside the brackets indicate the maximum quotation that is allowed. Copying must be accurate but minor copying errors or introductions such as The answer is ' / It's ' will be permitted. The mark schemes may also indicate commonly occurring but incorrect answers that should not be accepted. Qu. Requirement Mark 36 Look at the paragraph beginning: Carefully, Michael Up to 3m What does this paragraph tell you about Michael's character? Explain two features of his character, using evidence from the text to support your answer.

9 Aspect of reading assessed by Content domain: 2d make inferences from the text / explain and justify inferences with this question evidence from the text Acceptable points: Acceptable points (AP): 1. curious / interested These are to be treated as marking principles and 2. observant should guide marking. 3. brave / daring Pupils do not have to use the exact wording. 4. respectful / gentle 5. cautious / calm. Criteria for the Award 3 marks for two acceptable points, at least one with evidence, award of marks He's careful because instead of screaming or running to the side of the boat, he went carefully and calmly.

10 He's also very aware of the things around him. Examples of responses [AP5 + evidence, AP2]. produced in the trials and Michael is daring because he tried to touch the whale not knowing what awarded 3 marks would happen. He is very interested. [AP3 + evidence, AP1]. Award 2 marks for either two acceptable points, or one acceptable point with Examples of responses evidence, produced in the trials and It tells you he is quite curious about things as a normal person would stay awarded 2 marks away, but he leaned over the boat so he could see it better. [AP1 + evidence]. It tells us that he is a gentle kind character and cautious.