surprised at Literacy test result (y2)

[BooCanary]

DD is summer born, so not yet 7 but has finished y2. She struggled a bit with reading in Y1, but by Spring term of Y2 she was doing much better. I would still have guessed she was in the low-to-average reading band compared to rest of class. She has gone through a few phases of doing a bit of reading for pleasure, but apparently doesn't like reading , its boring! She does spend a lot of time writing random notes to fairies, her friends, and family though!

She had her end of year report which she was scored in the middle range - all 5s i think iirc - (about 20% of class received a lower score, and 40% a higher score). I thought this was OK especially as she is 11m younger than some of her classmates.

Then on the last day of term we finally had her national test results back. She is working at just very slightly above her age at numeracy, but at three years above her age for literacy. To say I was shocked doesn't cover it.

I haven't been able to speak to her teachers as it was end of term. Sorry to sound like a stealth boaster, but I am genuinely befuddled . Has anyone else had experience of such a turnaround? I know it sounds horrible to say it but I'm torn between worrying we've got the wrong results! and feeling bad that I hadn't realised her improvement!!!

What do you mean by 3 Years above. As far as I am aware at that age national tests.Sat's only go up to level 3 which isn't really measured in term s of age.

These are Welsh Government national tests, not SATS.
They give a score ( normal range 85-115, max 140), DD got 134, and an age equivalent score (DD got 9y8m).

They sound like the CAT scores ranges ie max 140 and normal range 85-115. These are based on cognative/reasoning ability and are a test of intelligence rather than attainment. The normal tests are Verbal reasoning,non-verbal reasoning and quantative reasoning.

But saying that someone who knows the Welsh system will probably come along and give you better advice.

All reading tests are rubbish. It's impossible to measure how well you read through a test.

If its like the Engliah tests then it's a reading comprehension test rather than a reading test. And a high score meant she could read and understand the text she was given.

I wouldn't take much note of it. If she doesn't read for fun you still have a way to go. That's what I'd concentrate on.

In my very limited experience, reading is one of those things that some children can have a sudden very rapid improvement on when it clicks for them. Maybe this has happened with your DD.

If she were to do a level 3 year 2 SATS comprehension you'd know where you stood. They are challenging, but good readers need to be able to understand what they are reading and infer from th text.

OK thanks. That makes sense. Despite not being a keen reader, DD has a pretty good vocab ( she talks A LOT, and is very confident talking to adults).

Oops x post. Teachers have commented that she has a good understanding of text, and reads with feeling iyswim. I would presume that her reading has improved but that it is probably her comprehension that has led to the score.