Basic Number Screening Test (BNST) - Fifth Edition

The Basic Number Screening Test (BNST), now in its fifth edition, is a quick, reliable assessment designed to evaluate students’ understanding of number and number operations.

Key Features:

Inclusive Assessment: Delivered orally, the BNST assesses fundamental numeracy skills without reliance on reading ability, making it ideal for poor readers and less able learners aged 5–16. It can also be used effectively with older, less able pupils at Key Stage 3.
Efficient Administration: Quick to give and easy to mark, the test takes 30 minutes or less and can be administered to individuals or class groups.
Progress Monitoring: Includes parallel forms (A and B) to enable reliable re-testing and measure progress after intervention.
Special Needs Indicator: An informal indicator helps to quickly pinpoint children who are likely to require some degree of learning support.
Data and Standards (Updated Spring 2022): Fully re-standardised, it provides standardised scores, number ages, and National Curriculum levels. The test quickly produces accurate, digital data on pupil performance.

Trusted Recommendation: Recommended by Catch Up for measuring the impact of numeracy interventions.

Please Note: This item is restricted and can only be purchased by teachers and lecturers at schools and colleges.