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PROGRESS TESTTEA
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VELS 2.0 - 2.5 ENGLISH: READING
TEST INFORMATIONThis test contains 30 multiple choice questions and can be administered to individuals, •small groups or to a whole class of students.
Practice questions are included at the start of the test to help students become familiar •with the different types of responses that are required in the test. Teachers should work through the practice questions with students prior to starting the test.
An answer sheet, results translation table and information on interpreting results are •included.
Time allocation• Introduction and practice questions: 5 -10 minutes Test time: 40 minutes
TEST ADMINISTRATIONMake sure that each student has a pencil and an eraser.•
Hand out the test booklets to students, making sure that the front cover is facing them.•
Read through the instructions on the front cover of the test with the students.•
Work through the practice questions with the students, ensuring that the students pay •attention to the type of response that is required for each question.
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PROGRESS TEST TEACHERAnswer Sheet
Question Correct Response Skill Descriptor1 c locate directly stated information in a text
2 A make inferences about characters’ actions
3 D make links between directly stated ideas in a text
4 c make inferences about characters' motives
5 A locate directly stated information in a text
6 c use illustration to extend meaning
7 D make inferences about plot
8 D locate, select or record key information from texts
9 D interpret the main idea of a text
10 A identify the main purpose of the text
11 D draw on knowledge of text organisation to interpret a text
12 A locate directly stated information in a text
13 D make links between directly stated ideas in a text
14 c locate, select or record key information from texts
15 A make links between directly stated ideas in a text
16 A make inferences about characters' actions
17 D make links between directly stated ideas in a text
18 A make inferences about plot
19 A make links between directly stated ideas in a text
20 c make inferences about characters' actions
21 B make links between directly stated ideas in a text
22 c make links between directly stated ideas in a text
23 A infer meanings in a text
24 A locate, select or record key information from texts
25 D infer meanings in a text
26 B make inferences about setting
27 D make inferences about characters' actions
28 c work out the meaning of phrases in context
29 D infer messages in a text
30 D infer character's feelings
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VELS 2.0 - 2.5 English: Reading
TEACHERPROGRESS TESTVELS 2.0 - 2.5 English: ReadingUSING THIS TEST:
This Progress Test will provide only an estimated Victorian essential Learning standards (VeLs) •Progression Point. It is intended to complement and confirm other classroom assessments and teacher judgments, and should not be used in isolation.
This test is designed to measure outcomes over a limited ability range only.•
Results are limited to the expected VeLs range for a given year level.•
It is not possible to give a reliable ability estimate for students with zero or perfect scores. It is •recommended that you administer a test at a lower or higher level in these cases.
Ability estimates for students who achieve close to zero or perfect scores will not be as accurate •as those for students with results clearly within the range of the test. You may wish to administer a test at a lower or higher level to confirm results for these students.
each Progression Point covers a wide range of learning outcomes. A student’s estimated ability is •influenced by a result being at or near the bottom or at or near the top of the Progression Point. For example, an estimated Progression Point will be the same for a student with 3 correct answers and a student with 10 correct answers. However, these two students have demonstrated different ability levels.
Further information about interpreting results can be found on the VcAA website at: •http://www.aimonline.vic.edu.au/doc/oDI.pdf
specific information about the learning outcomes for the Victorian essential Learning standards is •available on the VeLs website at: http://vels.vcaa.vic.edu.au
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PROGRESS TEST TEACHERResults Translation Table
TRANSLATION TABLEThis test targets outcomes at VeLs 2.0 to 2.5 For more information about interpreting results download the Interpreting on Demand Reports document at http://www.aimonline.vic.edu.au/doc/oDI.pdf
Number Correct
Progression Point (Standard Score) Comment
0 out of Range The ability of this student cannot be determined using this test. It is recommended that a lower level test be administered.
1 – 2 1.75 ( Below Range) This result indicates that this student is performing below the expected range for this test.
3 – 4 2.0 The result indicates that this student is performing at or just below the low end of the range for this test.
5 – 8 2.0 The result indicates that this student is performing at the low end of the range for this test.
9 – 10 2.0 The result indicates that this student is performing at or just above the low end of the range for this test.
11 – 12 2.25 The result indicates that this student is performing at or just below the middle of the range for this test.
13 – 17 2.25 The result indicates that this student is performing in the middle of the range for this test.
18 – 19 2.25 The result indicates that this student is performing at or just above the middle of the range for this test.
20 – 21 2.5 The result indicates that this student is performing at or just below the high end of the range for this test.
22 – 25 2.5 The result indicates that this student is performing at the high end of the range for this test.
26 –27 2.5 The result indicates that this student is performing at or just above the high end of the range for this test.
28 – 29 2.75 (Above Range) This result indicates that this student is performing above the expected range for this test.
30 out of RangeThe ability of this student cannot be determined using this test. It is recommended that a higher level test be administered.
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VELS 2.0 - 2.5 English: Reading
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STUDENT DETAILS
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STUDENT INSTRUCTIONSPrint your name, class and date above.1.
You have 40 minutes to finish the test. 2.
You must do your own work.3.
Do not speak to other students during the test.4.
Raise your hand if you need to speak to the teacher.5.
If you make a mistake, rub it out completely and try again.6.
If a question is too hard, do the next one. You can go back to unanswered questions at 7. the end if you have time.
If you have finished the test early, spend time checking your answers before you return 8. the book to your teacher.
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PRACTICE QUESTIONS.Your answers for this section will not be marked.
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Practice Question 1
The title of the text is
On Tuesday.Jesse’s Race.The First Event.School Sports Day
How did Jesse get back to school?
he walked he jumped he ran
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Read the text below and answer the practice questions.
school sports Day
on Tuesday, Jesse went to the school sports. His first event was the long jump. Then he ran in a relay. After that he had lunch and then walked back to school with his class.
Page 1
Read ‘The Snowman’ and answer questions 1 to 4
This passage is from Snowman Magic by Justin D’Ath. Illustrated by Emma Quay.
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the snowman is in the cabin.the snowman is starting to melt. she wants the snowman to be warm. she wants the snowman to stay outside.
‘Snowman come inside?’ Molly says this, because4
What does Mrs Russell ask Dion to do?
look after Molly clear the driveway put his snow-boots on wait before he goes skiing
What was Dion really looking forward to?
building another snowman wearing his snow-boots playing with Molly going skiing
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1 The snowman is in the
car.cabin.driveway.
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This passage is from We’re Different by Bill Gordon. Illustrated by Jane Wallace.
Read We’re Different and answer questions 5 to 9
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Which character is telling the story in this poem?8
selling things. making things. teaching people. entertaining people.
This family earn their living by
Who is this below?
dadgrandpa Uncle Ed Uncle Paul
Which of these people works with animals?
mum grandma Uncle Ed Cousin Jean
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9 What is the main idea of the poem?
Working in a circus is fun. Working together is difficult. It is good to be part of a big family. Everyone is special in their own way.
Page 5
Read ‘Saving Water Week’ and answer questions 10 to 14
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does not have an entry fee. will be judged by Prep students. is open to all Danfield School students. does not have prizes for Year 6 students.
From reading the poster we know that the competition
the prizes will be presented the posters will be designed the winners will be announced the best posters will be displayed
What will happen in the Town Hall?
10 May 14 May 21 May 25 May
What is the final date that students can enter the competition?
who can enter the competition. where the posters will be shown. what the next competition will be. how winning posters will be chosen.
Dot points have been used in this text to show
use less water. visit the Library. wear their caps in the sun. come to Morning Assembly.
The main aim of the competition is to encourage everyone to
Page 7
Read ‘Can you keep a secret’ and answer questions 15 to 20
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Adam Adam and Dad Adam and George Adam, George and Marcia
Who was Mum talking to when she said, ‘So let’s go!’?19
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that night in December once the invitations went out as soon as the house was ready
When was the surprise party happening?
George and Marcia were having their engagement party. Dad and George were going to help Adam with his skateboard. The family was going to help George organise food for his wedding. The family was going to watch George and Marcia’s engagement video.
17 What did Dad think was happening that Saturday night?
She looked happy. She was reading the paper. She had kissed Dad goodbye. She made pancakes for breakfast.
How did Adam know that Mum’s secret was something good?16
What does Dad like to do on Saturdays?
play cricket watch videos go skateboarding go to birthday parties
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write invitations. make party food. tidy up the house. get ready to go out.
Mum wanted Adam to help her20
Page 9
Read ‘While I am away’ and answer questions 21 to 25
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is not good at remembering things. always keeps his room tidy. does not have any jobs to do. has a busy schedule.
Kyle sounds like a person who25
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feed the dog mow the lawn put the bins out water the garden
Which of these jobs has Kyle asked to be done every day from Monday to Thursday?
his room being cleaned up his library books being returned his friends knowing where to meet him his brother knowing when he will get back home
Which of the following does Kyle seem most concerned about?23
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meet Amelia. visit the library. go to the netball. go to the movies.
On Saturday Kyle is planning to
Jackson AndyPaulCas
Kyle has written this message for21
Page 11
Read ‘Show and Tell’ and answer questions 26 to 30
This passage is from Aussie Nibbles Show and Tell by Bruce Dawe, published by Penguin Group Australia.
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boring. too short. a disaster. interesting.
Everybody thinks that Tommy’s speech is
funny. greedy. frightening. endangered.
29 According to Tommy’s speech, bilbies are
good pets. easy to look after. native Australian animals. allowed to come to Show and Tell.
Tommy says, ‘Rabbits and foxes and wild cats are definitely not!’ This means these animals are not
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look for food. sit under bushes. build a new home. stay in their burrows.
During the day bilbies like to27
at home at school at the zoo in the bush
26 Where is Tommy?
