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SOP3 Tests Intro

The Shine On! Plus tests assess students' knowledge of the core syllabus through various activities, including listening and speaking, and are designed to accommodate different levels of ability. The tests include unit tests, speaking tests, and comprehensive end-of-year tests, all differentiated to motivate students and provide a sense of achievement. Scoring is structured to help identify students' strengths and areas needing improvement, with guidance on transitioning between test levels based on performance and confidence.

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SOP3 Tests Intro

The Shine On! Plus tests assess students' knowledge of the core syllabus through various activities, including listening and speaking, and are designed to accommodate different levels of ability. The tests include unit tests, speaking tests, and comprehensive end-of-year tests, all differentiated to motivate students and provide a sense of achievement. Scoring is structured to help identify students' strengths and areas needing improvement, with guidance on transitioning between test levels based on performance and confidence.

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Shine On!

Plus Tests Introduction


The Shine On! Plus tests track students’ achievement It is up to you to decide which students take which
throughout the school year, testing their knowledge level of tests. Please see the section on scoring below
of the core syllabus through a variety of activities for further guidance about attainment levels. You
including listening and speaking. The tests follow can also make a judgment about when a transition
the Shine On! Plus controlled reading and writing may be desirable from one level to the other, based
progression, ensuring students are always being on performance but also on the confidence and
assessed within their expected capacity and that the engagement of individual students.
level of challenge progresses appropriately through The listening tests can be administered simultaneously,
the year. as both versions of the test use the same recording, but
the activities that students are expected to complete
Contents of the Tests are tailored to two different levels of linguistic
aptitude.
Shine On! Plus offers the following tests:
The speaking tests are also differentiated, with clear
• Unit tests 1–8: There are eight unit tests which cover
procedural notes for prompting students to speak, and
the core vocabulary and grammar from each unit
marking their spoken performance.
through graded exercises.
• Speaking tests: Every two units there is a one-to-
one speaking test which assesses students’ ability to
Administering the Tests
produce the core vocabulary and/or grammar from The tests can be administered at the end of each unit,
the preceding two units. when students have completed the review page and
• End-of-year tests: Comprehensive tests which cover practice pages. Tell your students that there will be a
the full year’s syllabus. These are longer tests and test in the next lesson, and encourage them to revise
reflect the knowledge and skills that the students the unit material for homework, but remember to
have acquired through the year. emphasize learning goals, and encourage students to
find a way of studying that is fun and works for them.
Each test offers a maximum of 10 points. The end-of-
In the lessons before the main test you can use songs,
year tests are marked out of 20 points.
flashcard games, and review activities to emphasize
the idea that review can be fun.
Differentiated for Mixed Ability Allow 40 minutes for the unit tests. If you have a
The Shine On! Plus tests are differentiated for mixed longer lesson, you may wish to start with a song or a
ability classes, offering On-level (Yellow) and Below- structured review activity before having students take
level (Blue) versions of each test. the test. It is important that the classroom atmosphere
Differentiated tests ensure that all students are is relaxed and supportive.
assessed in a way that should motivate and bring a Make sure that students have all the necessary
sense of achievement. The tests focus on accuracy and materials to complete the test: pens, pencils, and
an introduction to formal assessment, but students colored pencils or crayons.
should be encouraged to see testing as a positive Read through the tasks with the students and ensure
element of learning, helping them to identify both that they understand what is required. Point out the
strengths and areas of their progress that may need scoring and make sure that students understand how
a bit more effort. The Below-level (Blue) tests allow the points are allocated.
students who are nearly at the required level, but need
extra support, to take a test alongside their peers and
to map their personal progress. Differentiating in this
way allows all students to focus on their own learning,
making testing a positive, motivational tool.

1 Introduction
Listening Testing and Assessment
In both levels of tests, listening activities use the same Scoring
recording, and can be administered at the same time.
9–10 points Excellent
Make sure all students have read the instructions and
7–8 points Very good
looked carefully at any artwork before listening. The
instructions are not recorded. 5–6 points Satisfactory
At the beginning of each activity, tell students to put 0–4 Student needs extra help
their pens down, and just listen, focusing on what they For students taking the Yellow tests who consistently
have to do. Play the recording through once. achieve in the 0–4 points range, a transition to
Tell the students how many times they are going to Blue tests may be desirable. For students taking the
hear the recording. Depending on the group, you may Blue tests who consistently achieve in the 9–10 points
wish to play it two or three times, for all students to range, a transition to Yellow tests may be desirable.
complete the activity. Make sure students know what However, in both cases, when considering a transition,
to expect, and let them know when you are playing it it is advisable to think about the student’s overall
for the last time. Give students a moment to check their performance and attitude in class and consider
answers before moving on to the next activity. whether the change is the best option. Some students
may benefit from the confidence boost of higher
scores, and can be moved up later, when their
Speaking confidence is solid. Poorly performing students may
The speaking tests are one-to-one activities that give benefit from help with review and advice about
students an opportunity to produce the language self-study techniques. Consider setting up a
they have learned within a supported framework, study-buddy system, which pairs students of
and allow you to focus on individual students and different ability to allow peer assistance.
evaluate their speaking skills in a controlled activity.
The activities are graded to the students’ level and Assessment
capacity, and should allow students to showcase the
language they have acquired. Assessment helps you:
As the tests are one-to-one, you may wish to carry • to determine students’ strengths and weaknesses.
them out during a project lesson or when the other • to determine what the class have learned and what
students are completing review or practice activities. needs more attention.
Ensure that the classroom is quiet enough to allow • to monitor and follow the progress of individuals.
students to focus, but try to establish a relaxed
• to monitor the effectiveness of your instruction.
atmosphere, in which students can speak without the
pressure of a performance. • to give feedback to students, parents, and other
teachers.
Each differentiated test is accompanied by procedural
notes to help you guide students through the activities. The Shine On! Plus tests focus on accuracy and the
more formal side of assessment, but there are plenty of
opportunities within the course to work on fun,
fluency, and confidence-building. Integrating the tests
into this motivating and engaging framework should
provide students with a solid foundation for study and
self-evaluation as they continue to learn English in the
years ahead.

2 Introduction

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