What is the difference between a task and a test?
The mathematics task consists of three activities that assess children`s ability. It is only done with a small group of children. It is usually used to assess children who may not attain level 2. There are two mathematics test booklets. If children score 2A on the level 2 booklet, they complete the level 3 booklet. The reading task is done on an individual basis. The child chooses a book that is unfamiliar to him/her and then talks about it with the teacher. The child reads a sectio of the book and discusses the content. This assessment enables teachers to find out how well the child can read and if the child attains level 2 in this task, he/she will take part in the Reading Comprehension Test level 2. If he/she does particularly well and scores level 2A in both the task and the test, he/she will take part in the Reading Comprehension test level 3. All children take part in the Spelling Test which consists of 10 picture questions and 10 words that are dictated by the teacher. A Writing
