Bright Sparks

jayne · Post by **jayne** » Thu Aug 23, 2007 3:31 pm

Can anyone advise on the standard of these papers as compared with the 'real' test?

Post by **patricia** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:19 am

Dear Jayne

The real tests are of the same difficulty as the in school practice papers 1 and 2 [ the 5 familiarisation sessions and test A are of an easier standard ]

I believe the Bright Sparks compare very favourably to tests 1 and 2.

Patricia

jayne · Post by **jayne** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 7:22 pm

Thank you for the prompt reply.

According to Susan Daughtrey the papers in the Bright Sparks packs are of varying ability. Do you know if Paper 4 (Pack 1) is the equivalent of Paper 8 (Pack 2) ? or do they progress from 1-8 in order?

Post by **patricia** » Fri Aug 24, 2007 8:47 pm

Dear Jayne

I would assume 1-4 are graded in the same way 5-8 are graded.

In addition the first pack has been out for a couple of years, I don't think Susan Daughtrey would release 4 tests that are much easier than the real thing, followed by 4 more [harder] tests this year.

Personally I do not think there is a great difference in difficulty between the tests. Certainly my students have had a varying success with them. I believe, much of the time it comes down to which types the child prefers or finds easy.

Patricia