Shine On 1 Tests
Shine On 1 Tests
Tests Introduction
The Shine On! 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 the can also make a judgment about when a transition
Shine On! controlled reading and writing progression, may be desirable from one level to the other, based
ensuring students are always being assessed within on performance but also on the confidence and
their expected capacity and that the level of challenge engagement of individual students.
progresses appropriately through the year. The listening tests can be administered simultaneously,
as both versions of the test use the same recording, but
Contents of the Tests the activities that students are expected to complete
are tailored to two different levels of linguistic
Shine On! offers the following tests:
aptitude.
• Unit tests 1–8: There are eight unit tests which cover
The speaking tests are also differentiated, with clear
the core vocabulary and grammar from each unit
procedural notes for prompting students to speak, and
through graded exercises.
marking their spoken performance.
• Speaking tests: Every two units there is a one-to-
one speaking test which assesses students’ ability to
produce the core vocabulary and/or grammar from
Administering the Tests
the preceding two units. The tests can be administered at the end of each unit,
• End-of-year tests: Comprehensive tests which cover when students have completed the review page and
the full year’s syllabus. These are longer tests and practice pages. Tell your students that there will be a
reflect the knowledge and skills that the students test in the next lesson, and encourage them to revise
have acquired through the year. the unit material for homework, but remember to
emphasize learning goals, and encourage students to
Each test offers a maximum of 10 points. The end-of-
find a way of studying that is fun and works for them.
year tests are marked out of 20 points.
In the lessons before the main test you can use songs,
flashcard games, and review activities to emphasize
Differentiated for Mixed Ability the idea that review can be fun.
The Shine On! tests are differentiated for mixed ability Allow 40 minutes for the unit tests. If you have a
classes, offering On-level (Yellow) and Below-level (Blue) longer lesson, you may wish to start with a song or a
versions of each test. structured review activity before having students take
Differentiated tests ensure that all students are the test. It is important that the classroom atmosphere
assessed in a way that should motivate and bring a is relaxed and supportive.
sense of achievement. The tests focus on accuracy and Make sure that students have all the necessary
an introduction to formal assessment, but students materials to complete the test: pens, pencils, and
should be encouraged to see testing as a positive colored pencils or crayons.
element of learning, helping them to identify both Read through the tasks with the students and ensure
strengths and areas of their progress that may need that they understand what is required. Point out the
a bit more effort. The Below-level (Blue) tests allow scoring and make sure that students understand how
students who are nearly at the required level, but need the points are allocated.
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! 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
On-level (Yellow) tests: answer key and notes
Unit 1 Unit 3 Unit 5
1 Listen and circle. 1 Listen and circle. 1 Listen, find, and number.
Answers 1 chair, 2 pencil case, Answers 1 scooter, 2 helicopter, 3 doll, Answers 1 child shaking his legs,
3 backpack, 4 picture, 5 desk, 6 crayon 4 bike 2 child touching her nose,
3 child shaking her arms,
2 Listen and make a . Trace. 2 Listen, find, and color. 4 child shaking his fingers,
Answers 1 book, 2 pencil, 3 ruler, 4 pen Answers green train, yellow ball, 5 child touching her head
pink teddy, red plane, purple kite,
blue boat
2 Listen and circle.
Unit 2 Answers 1 hands, 2 eyes, 3 mouth, 4 ears,
1 Listen and color. Unit 4 5 feet
Answers mom, dad, grandpa, grandma, Answers Students’ own choice of colors:
brother, sister, dog, cat, bird, hamster It’s a (color) desk/pencil case/teddy/pencil/
ball.
2 Find 10 children. Point and say
the adjectives. 4 Find 10 things or parts of the
body. Point and say.
• Students can be encouraged to make
• There are 15 items that students should
an X on the items they know while
preparing. They point to each child and be able to identify in the picture. They
say, e.g., He’s tired. She’s fast. Award half a point to and say the words for just ten
point for each correct answer. of them. Students can be encouraged to
make an X on the things they know while
Answers She’s slow/fast/hot/cold/quiet. preparing, to help them find the target
He’s hungry/tired/sad/happy/noisy. items again. Award half a point for each
correct answer.
Answers hands, arms, legs, fingers, feet,
head, ears, eyes, nose, mouth, dog, cat,
bird, kite, plane
1 TEST
NAME:
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1 LISTEN AND CIRCLE.
1 2
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5 6
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2 LISTEN AND MAKE A . TRACE.
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2 TEST
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1 LISTEN AND COLOR.
1 2
3 4
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2 LISTEN, FIND, AND COLOR.
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TOTAL / 10
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2 COLOR AND SAY.
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TOTAL / 10
3 TEST
NAME:
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1 LISTEN AND CIRCLE.
1 2
3 4
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2 LISTEN, FIND, AND COLOR.
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4 TEST
NAME:
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1 LISTEN AND COLOR.
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2 LISTEN AND MATCH.
8 6 5 7 10 9
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TOTAL / 10
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TOTAL / 10
5 TEST
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1 LISTEN, FIND, AND NUMBER.
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2 LISTEN AND CIRCLE.
1 2
3 4
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TOTAL / 10
6 TEST
NAME:
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1 LISTEN, FIND, AND COLOR.
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2 LISTEN AND MAKE A .
1 2
3 4
5 6
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TOTAL / 10
1 2 3 4 5
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TOTAL / 10
7 TEST
NAME:
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1 LISTEN AND CIRCLE. WRITE THE NUMBER.
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2 LISTEN AND NUMBER.
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TOTAL / 10
8 TEST
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1 LISTEN AND MATCH THE OPPOSITES.
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2 LISTEN AND NUMBER.
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TOTAL / 10
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TOTAL / 10
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2 COUNT AND SAY.
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Yellow DATE: CLASS:
END-OF-YEAR NAME:
TEST
SPEAKING
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TOTAL / 20
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1 LISTEN AND COLOR.
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2 LISTEN AND COLOR. WRITE THE NUMBER.
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Yellow DATE: CLASS:
END-OF-YEAR NAME:
TEST
LISTENING
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3 LISTEN AND CIRCLE.
1 2
3 4
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4 LISTEN AND NUMBER. MATCH.
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TOTAL / 20
Units 7–8 3 Take the colors from your 4 Listen and match.
Speaking teacher. Color and say. Answers 1 dad – hot, 2 grandpa – tired,
• Give five colored pens or pencils to the 3 mom – happy, 4 dog – hungry,
1 Say the words. students. They color the pictures. Ask 5 brother – sad
• Prompt students by pointing to the What is it? to elicit the vocabulary item,
family members and pets and asking and What color is it? to elicit the color. For
Who’s this?/What is it? Award half a point a full point, students respond with, It’s a
for each correctly identified vocabulary (desk). It’s a (green desk).
item. Answers Students’ own choice of colors:
Answers mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, It’s a (color) desk/pencil case/teddy/pencil/
brother, sister, dog, cat, bird, hamster ball.
1 TEST
NAME:
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1 LISTEN AND CIRCLE.
1 2
3 4
5 6
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2.40
2 LISTEN AND MAKE A . TRACE.
/4
TOTAL / 10
2 TEST
NAME:
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1 LISTEN AND COLOR.
1 2 3 4
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2 LISTEN AND COLOR.
1 2 3
4 5 6
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TOTAL / 10
1 2 3 4 5
/5
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TOTAL / 10
3 TEST
NAME:
NAME:
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1 LISTEN AND CIRCLE.
1 2
3 4
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2 LISTEN AND COLOR.
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TOTAL / 10
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Blue
DATE: CLASS:
4 TEST
NAME:
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1 LISTEN AND COLOR.
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2 LISTEN AND CIRCLE.
5/9 8/7 10 / 1
TOTAL / 10
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2 COUNT AND SAY.
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TOTAL / 10
5 TEST
NAME:
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1 LISTEN AND NUMBER.
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2 LISTEN AND CIRCLE.
1 2
3 4
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TOTAL / 10
6 TEST
NAME:
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1 LISTEN AND COLOR.
/4
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2 LISTEN AND MAKE A .
1 2
3 4
5 6
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TOTAL / 10
1 2 3
4 5
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TOTAL / 10
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Blue
DATE: CLASS:
7 TEST
NAME:
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1 LISTEN AND CIRCLE THE CORRECT NUMBER.
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2 LISTEN AND NUMBER.
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TOTAL / 10
8 TEST
NAME:
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1 LISTEN AND MAKE A OR AN .
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
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2 LISTEN AND CIRCLE.
1 2
3 4
5 6
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TOTAL / 10
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/5
TOTAL / 10
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TOTAL / 20
2.55
1 LISTEN AND COLOR.
/5
2.56
2 LISTEN AND CIRCLE THE CORRECT NUMBER. COLOR.
/5
2.57
3 LISTEN AND CIRCLE.
1 2
3 4
/5
2.58
4 LISTEN AND MATCH.
1 2 3 4 5
/5
TOTAL / 20
2.53
Transcript 1 Touch your ears! Touch your ears!
This is my sister. She’s noisy. This is my sister. 2 What is it? This is a tiger!
She’s quiet. 3 Shake your hands! Shake your hands!
This is my grandma. She’s slow. This is my 4 What is it? This is a kangaroo!
grandma. She’s fast. 5 Touch your nose! Touch your nose!
This is my sister. She’s happy. This is my 2.58