Baseline and Attainment - Renaissance Australia

A clear picture from the start

To personalise support, you need to know where each student is starting from. That’s where NGRT (New Group Reading Test) and NGST (New Group Spelling Test) come in. These adaptive, standardised assessments help you get a reliable picture of reading and spelling attainment, from day one.

Designed for quick, accurate insight, they show you where students are, where they need support, and how they’re progressing over time.

Understand the baseline

Administered at the start of the term or the school year, NGRT and NGST help you:

  • Spot strengths and gaps early
  • Identify students who may need extra support
  • Group students more effectively for literacy instruction
  • Set meaningful, achievable goals

With this insight, you can plan your teaching with confidence from the outset.

Track progress and measure impact

NGRT and NGST aren’t just for starting points. Use them term by term to monitor progress, evaluate impact, and keep support aligned with student needs.

Every report gives you clear, actionable data, so you can:

  • See individual and group progress over time
  • Benchmark performance against national averages using SAS (Standard Age Score)
  • Understand what to do next, with built-in teaching suggestions

Why schools use NGRT and NGST

Accurate and adaptive

Each assessment adjusts in real time to the student’s ability, offering the right level of challenge.

National benchmarking

National benchmarking
See how your students compare to a large, nationally verified sample.

Actionable reporting

Get straightforward reports that show you where to focus and how to support.

Efficient and reliable

Assess reading and spelling in under an hour, backed by consistent, classroom-ready data.

Help every student move forward

NGRT and NGST help you see where students are, where they need to go, and how best to get them there.