Year 7 and 8 optional tests

These tests are taken in English and Maths.

Mathematics The optional tests for year 7 will consist of the following components:

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The optional tests for year 8 will consist of the following components:

Test	Total Length	Type	Mark Allocation
Paper 1	1 hour	Non-calculator paper	60 marks
Paper 2	1 hour	Calculator paper	60 marks
Mental mathematics	Approximately 25 minutes	Uninterrupted recorded test	30 questions 30 marks

English The optional tests for both years 7 and 8 consist of the following components:

Test	Total Length	Test Composition
Reading	1 hour and 15 minutes	15 minutes reading time 1 hour to answer questions The reading test may be administered in two shorter sessions as detailed in the Teacher's guide.
Writing	1 hour and 10 minutes	shorter task: 25 minutes including up to 5 minutes' planning
Writing	1 hour and 10 minutes	longer task: 45 minutes including up to 10 minutes' planning