Phonics Screening 2019
In June 2019, the 2019 Phonics Screening Test was given to all eligible pupils in Year 1 as part of the national curriculum. Children that failed the 2018 Phonics Screening Test (when they were in Year 1) were required to take the 2019 Phonics Screening Test in Year 2. Just like in previous years, the 2019 Phonics Check included real words and nonsense words. Use previous years Phonics Screening Tests to help prepare your child for their upcoming Phonics Screening Check.
2019 Phonics Screening Dates
Schools had the freedom to choose a day within the week commencing 17th June 2019. As some schools are larger than others, the test can take place on one day or across several days.
2019 Phonics Screening Test Downloads
Below are all available downloads for the 2019 Phonics Screening Test. This includes the official practice materials and phonics screening test materials (including answer booklet) as well as word lists and whole-class PowerPoint presentations published by Exam Ninja.
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These Phonic Screening Check 2019 papers enable teachers and parents to help children prepare for their own test. Use the Assessment Materials (also known as pupil's materials) to test children before their real phonics test. Use the Scoring Guidance to analyse each pupil's performance and award each pupil's mark.
2019 Phonics Screening Test Audio
Many parents don't have English as their first language and can struggle to decode the words using phonics. Thankfully, Exam Ninja has produced an audio walkthrough that works through each word in the 2019 Phonics Screening Test.
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2019 Phonics Screening Test Threshold
The threshold mark (or pass mark) for the 2019 Phonics Screening Test was 32 marks out of 40. Children who scored 32 marks or more met the expected standard while those that score below 32 had not.
Children that didn't meet the expected standard in the 2019 Phonics Test were required to take the test again the following year, the 2012 Phonics Screening Test.
