Weekly reasoning tests for Year 6/2nd level for P7/S1

Test and assess pupils’ reasoning skills in Year 6 with 30 tests to build resilience and maximise marks in KS2 SATs.

Photocopiable and editable, these light touch tests help identify gaps in reasoning and problem solving skills and next steps. 20-minute weekly tests in the style of the KS2 SATs Reasoning Papers 2 and 3 provide clear feedback on reasoning skills gaps. Question types from the 2018 tests included. Consistent test structure helps children know what to expect and to focus on the context and improving their skills. Questions include: word problems, missing numbers, finding all possibilities, logic puzzles, visualisation puzzles and reasoning (e.g. explaining why a statement is true/false). 1, 2 and 3 mark questions per test. Practise regularly to build up test stamina, speed and accuracy to help in the KS2 SATs. Photocopiable with a free editable download so you can adapt the tests for your school. Easy to use spreadsheet for tracking gaps in reasoning skills.