The Year 2 test is shorter than older year groups, typically lasting 30–45 minutes. It is broken down into three specific sections.
Recent updates to the NGRT framework have placed a heavier emphasis on digital delivery. Most Year 2 students will now take the test on a tablet or computer.
Question 4 (Hard for Year 2)
The old lighthouse stood ______ on the cliff, warning ships of danger.
Answer Key for Section A: 1-B, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
Teach the child to put their finger on the sentence that proves their answer. For retrieval questions, this is easy. For inference, ask: Which words tell you how they feel?
The new digital test shows one sentence at a time, but some children rush. Encourage them to point to each word silently.