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SPaG

The accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar; some GCSE papers award separate SPaG marks. Also refers to the KS2 GPS test.

Also called
Spelling, punctuation and grammar
Used in
England
Topic
Assessment

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GPS test (Grammar, punctuation and spelling test) England
The KS2 national curriculum test in English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
SATs (Standard Assessment Tests (informal)) England
The everyday name in England for the national curriculum tests at the end of Key Stage 2 (Year 6) in English reading, grammar punctuation and spelling, and maths. Officially they are the KS2 national curriculum tests. Not the same as the US SAT college admission test.

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