SATs 2016 Meeting

What are the SATs SATs stands for: Statutory Assessment Tasks and Tests The tests are taken Nationally at the end of KS2 The children will take a Reading test; 2x Mathematics reasoning tests; 1 x Mathematic arithmetic test; a Grammar test and a Spelling test. The tests are externally marked There is no Writing test Teachers also have to submit teacher assessment judgements on the 30 th June for Science, Reading, Mathematics and Writing.

2016 Changes The format of the Mathematics test have changed There will be no Level 6 tests The teacher assessment criteria has changed; it is now called and interim framework All tests are based on the Primary Curriculum introduced in September 2014 The assessment scoring system is new

Reading Comprehension Test The test consists of: a reading booklet containing three or four texts that increase in difficulty and are not linked by a theme. a reading answer booklet comprising approximately 36 questions (totalling 50 marks) children are given 1 hour to read the reading booklet and answer the questions in the answer booklet. They can refer back to the texts in the reading booklet throughout the test. Types of questions: Short answers – these are answers where pupils only need to write a word or a phrase (1 mark) Several line answers – these answer require more detail and should be in full sentences (2 marks) Longer answers – these require a longer, more detailed answer which usually need an explanation or expression of opinion (3 marks) Other answers – these require no writing, pupils are to: tick, draw lines or put a ring around an answer (1-2 marks)

English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling A statutory test of English grammar, punctuation and spelling – around 49 short answer questions then 20 spellings. The children have 45 minutes to answer 49 questions. The test will assess children’s abilities in the following technical aspects of English: o grammar o punctuation o vocabulary Spellings Pupils are given a sentence with a missing word. The teacher says the word, says the sentence and then repeats the word. There is no time limit, the teacher will continue when all pupils are ready for the next word. Once all 20 sentences have been read, they will be repeated from start to end, allowing pupils to make any corrections needed.

Mathematics Test A: Arithmetic Paper: Consisting of 36 questions (40 marks available), 30 minutes to complete Test B Reasoning Paper : consisting of 20 questions, (35 marks available), 40 minutes to complete Test C: Reasoning Paper : consisting of 20 questions, (35 marks available) 40 minutes to complete No calculators are allowed for any of the three tests No tracing paper is allowed for any of the three tests The reasoning papers assess the children’s ability to apply their knowledge, make connections, problem solve and explain their mathematical thinking The arithmetic paper looks at children’s fluency of number, including their efficiency in the use of formal written methods. There is a strong focus on fractions and the tests will include long division and long multiplication. The marks from all three tests are aggregated to calculate their overall mathematical score.

Reporting: What will you receive? An end of Year report Teacher Assessment results: o Writing: working towards the expected standard working at the expected standard working at greater depth within the expected standard o Reading: working at the expected standard not working at the expected standard o Mathematics: working at the expected standard not working at the expected standard o Science: working at the expected standard not working at the expected standard Test Results on a separate form, stating their raw score, their scaled score and confirmation of whether they have met the National Standard.

Scaled scores  Outcomes of the tests at the end of KS1 and KS2 will be in scaled scores.  The ‘expected standard’ will always be set at 100.  Raw scores in the test will be converted to scaled scores.  The ‘raw score’ that equates to 100 might be different each year.  Pupils who score 100 or more will have met the ‘expected standard’.  Pupils who score below 100 will not have met the ‘expected standard’.

KS2 interim frameworks for TA  For English writing - 3 standards:  working towards the expected standard  working at the expected standard  working at greater depth within the expected standard.  For English reading, mathematics and science, there is one standard (working at the expected standard).  Each standard contains a number of ‘pupil can’ statements.  Teachers need to judge a pupil demonstrates attainment of all statements within a standard and all the statements in the preceding standard(s).  Please note the specific advice on handwriting.

SATs Week Timetable Monday 9 th May Tuesday 10 th May Wednesday 11 th May Thursday 12 th May Friday 13 th May English Reading Test English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 1 Mathematics Paper 1: Arithmetic Mathematics Paper 3: Reasoning Park Paper 2: Spellings Mathematics Paper 2: Reasoning

How can you help? Attendance at school Encouraging your child to talk to you about any concerns or worries they may have regarding the week. The best help is interest taken in learning and progress. Supporting homework If your child enjoys after school clubs, attending these will help relax them and keep a normal routine for them. Not putting children under too much pressure Ensuring children arrive for tests: - in good time - having had breakfast - having gone to bed at a reasonable time Encourage children to revise during the holidays using the following websites to support: o o o o