New Access Reading Test (ART) 1A

The Access Reading Tests (ART) is an instrument designed for the assessment of reading ability and comprehension in learners aged 10 to 16 years. It helps educators accurately benchmark performance, track progress against age-related peers, and identify reading strengths and areas for improvement.

This tool provides professional teams with a framework that facilitates diagnostic evaluation at any stage of the school year and allows them to implement targeted, data-driven interventions tailored to individual and group needs.

Benefits:

• Accurate Benchmarking and Progress Tracking: Three sets of parallel forms (six papers in total) allow assessment at the beginning and end of intervention periods, enabling clear measurement of progress against peers.

• Targeted Interventions: Results inform Shine Interventions, providing tailored learning sequences and reducing the need for teachers to design interventions from scratch.

• Cost and Time Efficient: No external marking service is required. Tests can be auto-marked online or marked in print and uploaded to Boost Insights reporting software, saving valuable time and budget.

• Curriculum Compatibility: ART works alongside all major reading curricula, allowing seamless integration into existing teaching programmes.

Key Features:

• UK Standardised Assessment (2024 Updated Edition): Suitable for ages 10–16, providing reliable, age-related performance comparisons.

• Flexible Formats: Available in print and online, interactive, and auto-marked formats to suit different school needs.

• Structured Testing Framework: 45-minute test time (plus 10 minutes additional time for qualifying learners), ideal for use before and after intervention periods.