Measures decoding skills and basic vocabulary.
| | Why it helps | |--------------|------------------| | Read aloud daily (fiction & non-fiction) | Builds vocabulary and comprehension. | | Ask "What do you think happens next?" | Checks prediction and understanding. | | Play phonics games (e.g., "I spy a /c/ /a/ /t/") | Strengthens decoding. | | Use simple worksheets with missing words | Practises sentence completion. | | Talk about new words (e.g., "What does enormous mean?") | Builds vocabulary in context. | ngrt reading test sample year 2 new
Introduce "ambitious" words during everyday conversations. Instead of saying a day is "nice," use words like "pleasant," "sunny," or "bright." Measures decoding skills and basic vocabulary
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"The tiny brown mouse squeezed ________ the small crack in the garden wall." | | Play phonics games (e
The primary assessment splits directly into two targeted sections:
By using the sample questions in this guide, focusing on Tier 2 vocabulary, and practicing digital reading stamina, your Year 2 student will approach the test with confidence rather than anxiety. Remember, the NGRT is a snapshot, not a final grade. It is a tool to guide the next six months of teaching.
