THE QUALIFICATIONS and Curriculum Authority says boys do well at clear-cut questions (TES, January 14) . You then say that this supports Peter Downes’ claim that the reading level of last year’s key stage 2 English test was boy-friendly.
That really isn’t joied-up thinking! The 1999 tests were, as always, extensively trialled to ensure they were equally friendly for all children.
Tim Cornford
Head of assessment division
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
29 Bolton Street, London W1Y
