The subjects assessed in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) are Computer Skills, English, Mathematics, Science, Spelling and Writing. Each year, a team of subject experts develop the tests with reference to the curriculum. Our experts write skills-based assessments designed to assess the level of competency a student possesses in each subject area.
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 Computer Skills |
General computer skills drawn from a range of curriculum areas and focussing on a variety of computing contexts, including: |
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 English |
Reading and language skills in a range of texts. Students are required to locate, identify, interpret, infer and synthesise information in and about texts, focusing on the aspects of: |
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 Mathematics |
Mathematical skills in a range of contexts from the following areas: |
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 Science |
Scientific skills in the subject contexts of Earth and Beyond, Energy and Change, Life and Living, Natural and Processed Materials, and including: |
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 Spelling |
Spelling of words that range from simple spelling patterns to difficult or unusual spelling patterns, in four different contexts: |
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 Writing |
Constructing an aspect of a narrative text or a form of persuasive writing, demonstrating: |
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