No child who has completed thirty six of these exercises as we recommend, has achieved less than a Level 5 in English at Key Stage 2.

It is our experience that no child who completes twenty-four of these dictation exercises at a rate of two per week, ever achieves less than Level 5 in English at Key Stage 2. No teacher should be in any doubt as to the very high value of this course in terms of extending literacy skills at Key Stage 2. The Dictation sessions specifically exercise.

Children must be taught that the purpose of the computer preparation is so that they will be able to read the passage to an adult, with few if any errors. Children must learn to use the library without adult intervention or direct supervision. Any adult intervention, interferes with the reading process which is an anti-social, receptive activity.

They must understand that reading. Hot Reading involves both Reading. The reading process is illustrated and examined in greater depth in Restoring Reading Deficits. It is available online by clicking here.

Stress in Key Stage 2 Tests. Tuesday, 21 September 2010. Stress and the Key Stage 2 tests. Imagine being a consultant surgeon knowing that one in every five operations you conduct will fail because you possess neither the means nor the skills to ensure success in every operation.