SATs Information Meeting 25 th February 2016 Key Stages I and 2

Key changes:  From 2016 test scores will no longer be reported in levels. Scaled scores will be used instead.  Interim teacher assessment guidance (in place for this year only) has been issued to schools. Some schools’ teacher assessments will be validated following the submission of teacher assessment data in June.  New test papers are being issued for both key stages one and two. Schools now have copies of a sample test to help prepare the children.

Key stage 1 New tests:  English reading Paper 1: combined reading prompt and answer booklet  English reading Paper 2: reading booklet and reading answer booklet  English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 1: spelling  English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 2: questions  Mathematics Paper 1: arithmetic  Mathematics Paper 2: reasoning  There is no longer a test for English writing  There is no set date for tests to be administered at KS1 but it must be during May  Tests will be internally marked and the scaled scores will be used to inform teacher assessments

Key stage 2 New tests:  There will only be 1 set of tests for each subject. The tests will include a small number of questions designed to assess the most able pupils so separate tests, such as the previous level 6 tests, are no longer required.  The mental mathematics test has been replaced with an arithmetic test  The KS2 tests consist of:  English reading: reading booklet and associated answer booklet  English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 1: short answer questions  English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 2: spelling  Mathematics Paper 1: arithmetic  Mathematics Paper 2: reasoning  Mathematics Paper 3: reasoning

DateTests – taken in the mornings (in the hall) Monday 9 th English Reading test (1 hour) Tuesday 10 th English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 1: Short answers (45 min) Paper 2: Spelling (approx. 15 min) Wednesday 11 th Mathematics Paper 1: Arithmetic (20 min) Paper 2: Reasoning (45 min) Thursday 12 th Mathematics Paper 3: Reasoning (45 min) The KS2 tests will be administered in the week commencing 9 May 2016: Tests will be externally marked and results communicated to schools in July.

How will I know how my child has done?  A pupil’s scaled score will be based on their raw score. The raw score is the total number of marks a pupil receives in a test, based on the number of questions they answered correctly. The pupil’s raw score will be translated into a scaled score using a conversion table. A pupil who achieves the national standard will have demonstrated sufficient knowledge in the areas assessed by the tests.

 KS2 parents will receive information on their child’s scaled score as well as confirmation of whether or not their child has attained the national standard.  KS1 parents will be told whether their child has reached age related expectations, are working towards these or are working at greater depth.  This information will form part of the children’s end of year written report in July.

How are we preparing the children for the tests?  Planning in advance for raised expectations: teaching to the new curriculum since 2014  Working with other local schools and with a Hampshire Assessment Planning group to ensure we are kept up to date with changes and to ensure staff are experienced at moderating work and understand what the new expectations actually look like in children’s books  Specialised training for year 2 and year 6 staff  Spelling lists sent home and regularly taught in class  Increased focus on grammar teaching within school timetable  Increased time allocated to mathematics and English for children in KS2  Opportunity for children to try out ‘practice’ questions  Focused assessment to identify areas children might need extra support  Homework booklets and booster sessions for year 6 pupils

What can I do to help my child in KS1?  See ‘How you can help’ handout

What can I do to help my child in KS2?  Help them to keep on top of homework tasks  Help children to learn their spellings  Absence has a huge impact – try and keep them at school  Encourage good sleep, healthy eating and time outdoors, especially in the run-up to the tests and during the week itself  Talk to your child about the tests... We do not want them to be worried or to feel stressed, but rather to approach the tests as an important challenge that should be tackled with a positive attitude  Talk to us... If there is anything that is worrying you or your child, or if there is anything you feel we should know!