Article 5ZA NC test assessment: the multiplication tables checkF1

(1)

The head teacher must—

(a)

subject to paragraph (2), make arrangements for the administration of the multiplication tables check to all pupils in the second year of the second key stage in accordance with any delegated supplementary provisions relating to that check made under article 11; and

(b)

make a declaration to the Secretary of State that the multiplication tables check has been administered in accordance with any delegated supplementary provisions made in relation to that check under article 11.

(2)

The head teacher is not required to administer the multiplication tables check to a pupil where the head teacher considers it would not be appropriate for that pupil to be assessed under this article.

(3)

Where the head teacher considers under paragraph (2) that it would not be appropriate for a pupil to complete the multiplication tables check, the head teacher must inform the pupil’s parents before the time when the check is to be administered that the pupil will not undertake the check.

(4)

In this article “the multiplication tables check” means an NC test in mathematics administered under this article for the purpose of assessing proficiency in relation to multiplication tables.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Art. 5ZA inserted (1.9.2019) by The Education (National Curriculum) (Key Stage 2 Assessment Arrangements) (England) (Amendment) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/854), arts. 1(3), 2(7)