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National curriculum tests

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Teacher assessment

Teacher assessment must be submitted before the Friday 9 July 2010 deadline.

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Lifecycle of a test

Lifecycle of a test

We've developed some short videos about the lifecycle of a test including test development, test administration, marking, and results and reporting.

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Key dates and deadlines

Make sure you're aware of all the key dates and deadlines for the national curriculum tests in 2010.

Key dates

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Assessment and reporting arrangements (ARA)

Make sure you've read the ARA or TARA, and that you are aware of any changes made to this year's edition.

Download the ARA and TARA

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NCA tools info

Find out about what you can do with the NCA tools website, including how to log in and change your password.

NCA tools info

Key stage 2 national curriculum tests results are now available

Key stage 2 schools can now view, download and print their pupils’ results and levels from the Pupils' results section of the NCA tools website.

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News and announcements

2011 key stage 2 national curriculum test dates

06 July 2010

Ministers have today announced that the key stage 2 national curriculum tests will be held in the week commencing Monday 9 May 2011.

2010 key stage 2 Reviews guidance for schools is now available

15 June 2010

The 2010 key stage 2 Reviews guidance for schools is now available on the QCDA website and will be sent to schools with the June Circular from Monday 21 June 2010.

Adults in a meetingTeacher assessment submission information

14 June 2010

Teacher assessment must be submitted before Friday 9 July 2010.

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