Shine On 6
Shine On 6
Shine On 6
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
• End-of-course tests: There is one end-of-course test
find a way of studying that is fun and works for them.
which evaluates the student’s knowledge and skills
In the lessons before the main test you can use songs,
at the end of Shine On!
flashcard games, and review activities to emphasize
Each unit test offers a maximum of 15 points. The end- the idea that review can be fun.
of-year tests are marked out of 10 points. The end-of-
Allow 40 minutes for the unit tests. If you have a
course tests (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) are
longer lesson, you may wish to start with a song or a
marked out of 20 points.
structured review activity before having students take
the test. It is important that the classroom atmosphere
Differentiated for Mixed Ability is relaxed and supportive.
The Shine On! tests are differentiated for mixed ability Make sure that students have all the necessary
classes, offering On-level (Yellow) and Below-level (Blue) materials to complete the test: pens, pencils, and
versions of each test. colored pencils or crayons.
Differentiated tests ensure that all students are Read through the tasks with the students and ensure
assessed in a way that should motivate and bring a that they understand what is required. Point out the
sense of achievement. The tests focus on accuracy and scoring and make sure that students understand how
an introduction to formal assessment, but students the points are allocated.
should be encouraged to see testing as a positive
element of learning, helping them to identify both
strengths and areas of their progress that may need
a bit more effort. The Below-level (Blue) tests allow
students who are nearly at the required level, but need
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 Scoring – End-of-Course Tests
18–20 points Excellent
In both levels of tests, listening activities use the same
recording, and can be administered at the same time. 14–17 points Very good
Make sure all students have read the instructions and 10–13 points Satisfactory
looked carefully at any artwork before listening. The 0–9 points Student needs extra help
instructions are not recorded. For students taking the Yellow tests who consistently
At the beginning of each activity, tell students to put achieve in the 0–7 points range, a transition to
their pens down, and just listen, focusing on what they Blue tests may be desirable. For students taking the
have to do. Play the recording through once. Blue tests who consistently achieve in the 14–15 points
Tell the students how many times they are going to range, a transition to Yellow tests may be desirable.
hear the recording. Depending on the group, you may However, in both cases, when considering a transition,
wish to play it two or three times, for all students to it is advisable to think about the student’s overall
complete the activity. Make sure students know what performance and attitude in class and consider
to expect, and let them know when you are playing it whether the change is the best option. Some students
for the last time. Give students a moment to check their may benefit from the confidence boost of higher
answers before moving on to the next activity. scores, and can be moved up later, when their
confidence is solid. Poorly performing students may
benefit from help with review and advice about
Speaking self-study techniques. Consider setting up a
The speaking tests are one-to-one activities that give study-buddy system, which pairs students of
students an opportunity to produce the language different ability to allow peer assistance.
they have learned within a supported framework,
and allow you to focus on individual students and Assessment
evaluate their speaking skills in a controlled activity.
The activities are graded to the students’ level and Assessment helps you:
capacity, and should allow students to showcase the • to determine students’ strengths and weaknesses.
language they have acquired. • to determine what the class have learned and what
As the tests are one-to-one, you may wish to carry needs more attention.
them out during a project lesson or when the other • to monitor and follow the progress of individuals.
students are completing review or practice activities.
• to monitor the effectiveness of your instruction.
Ensure that the classroom is quiet enough to allow
students to focus, but try to establish a relaxed • to give feedback to students, parents, and other
atmosphere, in which students can speak without the teachers.
pressure of a performance. The Shine On! tests focus on accuracy and the more
Each differentiated test is accompanied by procedural formal side of assessment, but there are plenty of
notes to help you guide students through the activities. opportunities within the course to work on fun,
fluency, and confidence-building. Integrating the tests
into this motivating and engaging framework should
Testing and Assessment provide students with a solid foundation for study and
self-evaluation as they continue to learn English in the
Scoring – Unit Tests
years ahead.
14–15 points Excellent
11–13 points Very good
8–10 points Satisfactory
0–7 points Student needs extra help
Scoring – Speaking Tests/End-of-Year Tests
9–10 points Excellent
7–8 points Very good
5–6 points Satisfactory
0–4 points Student needs extra help
2 Introduction
On-level (Yellow) tests: answer key and notes
Unit 1 Answers Collections: comic books, 3 Look and complete.
key rings, pins, stickers, autographs,
Answers 1 better 2 best 3 worst
1 Listen and make a . models
4 worse
Answers 1 boy, 2 girl, 3 boy, 4 girl, 2 Answer the questions.
Unit 3–4
5 girl • Point to the relevant part of the picture
2 Look and write. and ask the question. Allow students
time to look and answer. Speaking
Answers 1 yours, 2 his, 3 mine, 4 hers
• Point to the boy and girl and ask, What
3 Circle and write the answers. are they doing? (They’re digging) 1 Look and say six kinds of
• Point to the girls and ask, What are they transportation. Complete the
Answers 1 Whose plain gloves are they? sentences.
doing? (They’re carrying)
They’re Jake’s. •
2 Whose shiny belt is it? It’s Ali’s.
• Point to the boy in the classroom and Give students time to find and say six
ask, What’s he doing? (He’s studying) forms of transportation.
3 Whose printed socks are they? They’re
Ali’s. • Point to the two boys drawing and ask, • Point to the picture of the tram and
What is the rule? (You mustn’t shout) say The tram is more crowded than …
• Point to the sign in the classroom and Encourage students to point to another
Unit 2 ask, What is the rule? (You must share) form of transportation and repeat and
complete the sentence.
1 Listen and number. • Award half a point for each correct
answer and half a point for grammatical • Point to the picture of the taxi and say
Answers 5, 2, 3, 1, 4 accuracy. The taxi is faster than …
1 TEST
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1 Listen and make a .
1 2 3 4 5
/5
2 Look and write.
1 2
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Jake Ali TOTAL / 15
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Yellow
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2
1 TEST
NAME:
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1 Listen and number.
/5
2 Read, circle, and complete.
3 4
We’re / He’s . She’s / We’re .
5 6
She’s / He’s . They’re / He’s .
/6
/4
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Yellow
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A B C
/5
2 Answer the questions.
/5
TOTAL / 10
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Yellow
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3 TEST
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1 Listen and match.
1 2 3 4 5
A B C D E
/5
2 Look, read, and circle.
4 TEST
NAME:
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1 Listen and number.
/5
2 Look and write sentences.
B
A
C
1 (low) C is the .
2 (dangerous)
3 (high)
4 (safe)
A 5 (high)
6 (low)
B
/6
3 Look and complete. better best worse worst
TIME SCORE
Anna 5:25 9/10
Seb 3:50 8/10
Sara 8:10 5/10
/6
A B C
/4
TOTAL / 10
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Yellow
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5 TEST
NAME:
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1 Listen and number.
/5
2 Look, read, and write A or B.
A B
/6
3 Look and write sentences with There
are some or There aren’t any.
1 (signposts)
2 (girls)
3 (women)
4 (boys)
/4
TOTAL / 15
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Yellow
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6
1 TEST
NAME:
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1 Listen and number.
/5
2 Look and complete with is / are and the food item.
1 There 2 There
some . some .
3 There 4 There
some . some .
5 There
some .
/5
3 Look and answer the questions. Yes, there is. / No, there isn’t.
Yes, there are. / No, there aren’t.
/5
TOTAL / 15
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Yellow
DATE: CLASS:
/6
1 2 3 4
/4
TOTAL / 10
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Yellow
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71 TEST
NAME:
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1 Listen and make a .
1 2 3
gym cafeteria schoolyard
music classroom
hallway room
4 assembly 5
cafeteria
hall
science lab gym
/5
1 3
4
/4
3 Answer the question with Yes, I was. and No, I wasn’t.
1 2
3 4
5 6
/6
TOTAL / 15
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Yellow
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8 TEST
NAME:
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1 Listen and make a .
/4
2 ( museum / yesterday)
They .
/4
Yesterday …
/6
2 Look and answer the questions.
Yesterday …
/4
TOTAL / 10
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Yellow
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END-OF-YEAR NAME:
TEST
SPEAKING
/4
Yesterday …
/6
TOTAL / 10
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Yellow
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END-OF-YEAR NAME:
TEST
LISTENING
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1 Look, listen, and make a .
1 It’s his.
It’s hers.
2 It’s his.
It’s hers.
3 They’re his.
They’re hers.
4 They’re his.
They’re hers.
/4
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2 Listen and circle A or B.
A B
1 A B 2 A B 3 A B 4 A B 5 A B
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TOTAL / 10
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Yellow
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END-OF-YEAR NAME:
TEST
READING
A B A B
1 The children are driving cars. 2 The children aren’t breaking the tree
house, they’re fixing it.
A B A B
3 The girl isn’t shouting, she’s 4 The man is digging in the garden.
whispering.
/4
2 Read and circle True or False.
1 Read and complete the text. Write one word in each gap.
Yesterday Today
/6
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NAME:
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1 Listen and make a .
1 2 3 4 5
/5
2 Look and write. mine yours his hers
1 2
/6
TOTAL / 15
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Blue
DATE: CLASS:
2 TEST
NAME:
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1 Listen and circle.
1 2 3
A B A B A B
4 5
A B A B
/5
1 2
He’s . I’m .
3 4
We’re . She’s .
5 6
He’s . They’re .
/6
3 Read and circle.
/4
TOTAL / 15
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Blue
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A B C
/5
/5
TOTAL / 10
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Blue
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3 TEST
NAME:
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1 Listen and make a .
1 2 3 4 5
/5
2 Look and complete.
4 TEST
NAME:
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1 Listen and make a .
1 2 3
high boring exciting
4 5
safe flat
dangerous steep
/5
2 Look and complete with A, B, or C.
A B
C
1 is the lowest.
2 is the most dangerous.
C
B
3 is the most exciting.
4 is the flattest.
A
A 5 is the safest.
B
C 6 is the highest.
/6
3 Look, read, and circle.
/6
A B C
/4
TOTAL / 10
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Blue
DATE: CLASS:
5 TEST
NAME:
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1 Listen and circle.
1 2 3
A B A B A B
4 5
A B A B
/5
2 Look, read, and write A or B.
A B
6 TEST
NAME:
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1 Listen and number.
/5
2 Look and complete with is or are.
1 There 2 There
some chocolate chips. some honey.
3 There 4 There
some eggs. some oil.
5 There
some sugar.
/5
/6
1 2 3 4
/4
TOTAL / 10
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Blue
DATE: CLASS:
71 TEST
NAME:
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1 Listen and match.
1 2 3 4 5
/4
/6
TOTAL / 15
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Blue
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8
1 TEST
NAME:
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1 Listen and number.
/4
2 Write the words in order to make sentences.
/4
Yesterday …
/6
2 Look and answer the questions.
Yesterday …
/4
TOTAL / 10
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Blue
DATE: CLASS:
END-OF-YEAR NAME:
TEST
SPEAKING
1 2 3 4
/4
Yesterday
/6
TOTAL / 10
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Blue
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END-OF-YEAR NAME:
TEST
LISTENING
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1 Listen and make a .
1 2
3 4
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2 Listen and circle A or B.
A B
1 A B 2 A B
3 A B 4 A B
5 A B 6 A B
/6
TOTAL / 10
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Blue
DATE: CLASS:
END-OF-YEAR NAME:
TEST
READING
/4
2 Read and circle True or False.
1 Read and complete the text. is nuts was expensive are huge
Today Yesterday
/4
TOTAL / 10
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DATE: CLASS:
END-OF-COURSE NAME:
TEST
SPEAKING
/ 10
/ 10
TOTAL / 20
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DATE: CLASS:
END-OF-COURSE NAME:
TEST
LISTENING
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1 Listen and number. Listen again and color.
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2 Listen and circle A or B.
A Yesterday B Yesterday
1 A B 2 A B 3 A B 4 A B 5 A B
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TOTAL / 20
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END-OF-COURSE NAME:
TEST
READING
3 C
The lions aren’t running, they’re
sleeping. The monkey is climbing the
tree. The birds are singing in the tree.
D
4 The alligator is sleeping. The bird is
on the alligator. The monkeys are
playing.
1 What time does she walk to school? 4 What’s the weather like?
A She walks to school at half past eight. A It’s rainy.
B She walks to school at a quarter B It’s sunny.
past eight. 5 Is she friendly?
2 Does she like math? A Yes, she is.
A Yes, she does.
B No, she isn’t.
B No, she doesn’t. 6 Does she have curly hair?
3 What’s she wearing? A Yes, she does.
A She’s wearing a colorful sweater.
B No, she doesn’t.
B She’s wearing a plain T-shirt.
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TOTAL / 20
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END-OF-COURSE NAME:
TEST
WRITING
?
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Unit 3
Transcript
2.48 Unit 6
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