| Excel Test Skills: AIM Tests Year 5 is an easy-to-use guide to help students prepare for the Achievement Improvement Monitor (AIM) Tests in Year 5 which are compulsory in Victorian schools. They are usually held in August each year. Practice and familiarity with the test formt can boost a student's confidence and help overcome any anxiety about sitting the test.
The Achievement Improvement Monitor or Basic Skills Tests are standardised English and Mathematics Tests. they focus on the knowledge considered eseential for learning in school. They are a standard source of information about each child and his/her performance. The tests indicate how much classes are achieving, whether educational programs are working well and personal skills in literacy and numeracy.
This book contains: - Four practice tests for each subject: Mathematics, English, Spelling, Dictation and Writing Skills - Two full practice examples, one for English and one for Mathematics - An introductory section explaining the method and purpose of AIM testing in Victorian schools - Answers to all multiple-choice questions Diagnostic charts to quickly identify any problem areas - Explanations in the answers which outline the skills required for each question. |