From here you can access the relevant assessment material produced by QCA.

Assessing progress in science and the INSET toolkit

These materials are designed for pupils at key stages 1, 2 and 3 to help teacher assessment, and provide guidance on assessment for learning principles. They offer help in identifying pupils' strengths and weaknesses, and in providing informative feedback. The new INSET toolkit provides support in implementing Assessing progress in science in the classroom.

Further information can be found in the assessing progress link in the right-hand menu on this page.

Implications for teaching and learning

The new Implications for teaching and learning materials from the 2006 tests are now available on the QCA website.

Standards reports at key stages 2 and 3

Please note that from November 2004 the standards reports and accompanying resources were provided in a new Powerpoint presentation format.

Tasks for key stages 2 and 3

New tasks are now available for pupils working below the level of the tests and for the most able pupils in key stages 2 and 3. These tasks are designed to provide interesting stimulus materials to help support teachers in assessing what pupils know, understand and are able to do.

Optional tasks for more able pupils
Key stage 2
Key stage 3

Optional tasks below the level of the tests
Key stage 2
Key stage 3