Year 6 SATs Information Evening Mrs Porter Mrs King Ms Noonan Mrs Selkirk Thursday 2nd February 6.30pm

SATS Timetable 2017 Monday 8th May English reading test, reading booklet and associated answer booklet. Tuesday 9th May English grammar, punctuation and spelling test, Paper 1, short answer questions. English grammar, punctuation and spelling test, Paper 2, spelling. Wednesday 10th May Mathematics, Paper 1, arithmetic test. Mathematics, Paper 2, reasoning. Thursday 11th May Mathematics Paper 3, reasoning.

Changes to Scoring of End of Key Stage Tests Instead of levels, children will be given a scaled scores No extension tests – i.e. no equivalent to Level 6 The scaled scores are likely to look like this: Conversion tables and children’s results will only be published in JULY 100 (expected standard) 130 (maximum) 80 (minimum)

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/534106/2016_KS2_scaled_scores.pdf The government will publish KS2 test results on the NCA tools website in July 2017. Each pupil registered for the tests will receive: a raw score (number of raw marks awarded) a scaled score confirmation of whether or not they attained the national standard AS – Meaning Achieved Standard NS – Not Achieved Standard They will also publish conversion tables on GOV.UK at the same time.

Maths NO MENTAL MATHS TEST - instead a written arithmetic paper (non-contextualised questions) 36 questions (40 marks) in 30 minutes Question will include – Straightforward addition and subtraction (1 mark) More complex calculations with fractions (1 marks) Long division and multiplication (2 marks) 2 written reasoning papers at 40 minutes each (35 marks each) TOTAL: 110 MARKS Children’s marks from all three tests are combined to calculate their overall mathematics level.

Sample Arithmetic Questions 1,034 + 586 = 20% of 1,500 = 54 x 23 = 12 – 6.01 =

Tips for Maths Revision Times tables and related division facts Online games, including My Maths and Abacus through Active Learn Overlearning key facts such as metric conversions and shape names and properties Try to do something daily - every little helps! Use old SATS papers online for extra revision – please avoid sample papers and the 2015 and 2016 exam papers as we will use these for our mock SATS tests. Support your child to complete revision activities in the study books borrowed from school.

English: Reading Children are given 3 or 4 unrelated texts of increasing difficulty in the English reading booklet, including fiction, non-fiction and poetry . Children will have a total of one hour to read the texts and complete the questions at their own pace. There are 50 marks available – approximately 40% are for retrieval and literal questions; 40% for inferential questions (using PEE) and 20% on language for effect and meaning of words.

English: SPaG Spelling Punctuation Grammar

English: SPaG The English grammar, punctuation and spelling test has two components, worth a total of 70 marks: A booklet of short-answer questions, 45 minutes, 50 marks (Punctuation and Grammar) A spelling task , worth 20 marks The style of questions will be similar to previous years but there will more challenging ( Old L6 style questions) towards the end of the paper.

English: Writing Since 2012 writing has been Teacher Assessed at the end of KS2. Throughout the year, children are taught a range of fiction, non-fiction and poetry topics. They have opportunities to write across the genres and also produce extended writing linked to other curriculum areas. We assess their writing throughout the year. Since the beginning of this term, Year 6 have had weekly ‘Big Write’ sessions.

English: Writing Teacher Assessment Framework When you receive your child’s SAT results, you will also be given their writing teacher assessment. This will be judged as follows: Working towards the expected standard Working at the expected standard Working at greater depth within the expected standard

Tips for English Revision Children should be reading for at least 15-20 minutes every night. Encourage your child to read a wide range of genres and authors ( A recommended reading list will be sent to you via Parentmail) Discuss books and authors together Learn spellings every night and discuss the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary Play online games e.g – BBC Bitesize and Topmarks Encourage your child to edit any homework, with a focus on spelling, grammar and punctuation. Support your child to complete revision activities in the study books provided by the school.

Tips for Parents SATs can be a worrying time for your child and can lead to nervousness as the tests approach. Good coping strategies include: Reassure them they can only do their best on the day. Encourage them to spend at least 20 minutes a day on revision or practice. Keep an early and regular bedtime routine in the days leading up to and including the test week. Research shows that children who miss breakfast perform worse in late morning. Check your child can tell the time accurately so they will know how long there is to go in each test. Please ensure your child is in school early, as arriving late may cause them to panic. Please refrain, where possible, from booking appointments or any holidays during SATs week .

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