Parents’ Information Evening KS2 SATs 2017

Background Formal tests for 7, 11 and 14 year olds were introduced in 1998. Age 14 – Now abolished. Science – stopped in 2009. Unions calling for them to be abolished – and replaced by TA but both labour and conservatives have said they are here to stay. We don’t know!

Rationale The Key Stage 2 national curriculum tests are designed to test pupils' knowledge and understanding of specific elements of the Key Stage 2 programmes of study. They provide a snapshot of a pupil's attainment at the end of the key stage, in Maths and English.

End of Key Stage 2 Assessment All pupils will receive a teacher assessment judgement for Reading, Writing, Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling (SPAG), Maths and Science. All pupils will receive KS2 National Curriculum test results in Maths, Reading and SPAG. At the end of Key Stage 2, teacher assessment judgements for English, mathematics and science are reported with the Key Stage 2 national curriculum test results.

Which Pupils Take the Tests? All Year 6 pupils will take the tests, unless they are working well below the level of the Year 6 curriculum.

How are the Results Reported to Parents? The government abolished ‘levels’ in 2015. Your child’s results will be converted into scaled scores to allow them to be compared to national results. Scaled scores will range from 80 to 120. There is no longer a Level 6 extension paper. Give out the overview that I sent home after parents evening

How are the Results Reported to Parents? The scale will be set so that a score of 100 will indicate that your child is working at the expected standard for the end of Key Stage 2. The threshold differs from subject to subject…

How are the Results Reported to Parents? 2016 Thresholds: Reading: 21 / 50 = 100 Maths: 60 / 110 = 100 SPAG: 43 / 70 = 100

Overview of Tests Externally marked: Maths English - Reading Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Test Internally assessed: English - Writing

English Testing

Reading Test Reading booklet containing 3 pieces of writing that become gradually more challenging. One hour to read the booklet and answer the questions. Range of questions: Select and retrieve information. Infer and deduce, interpret information. Identify and comment on organisation and structure of texts, including grammar and presentational features. Explain and comment on writer’s use of language.

Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation Test 45 minute paper Spelling test (20 words) – Approx. 15 minutes

Assessment Strands in Writing Grammar and punctuation Vary sentences – short, complex, different sentence starters. Technical accuracy of punctuation. Composition Sequencing and structuring information, events and ideas. Cohesion within and between paragraphs. Imaginative, interesting and thoughtful texts. Texts appropriate to task, reader and purpose. Transcription Handwriting that is legible, regular and fluent. Most words spelt correctly.

English At Home Reading – every day; build enjoyment, stamina, speed, confidence, fluency. Reading – ask questions to check comprehension; share opinions and ideas! Spellings – practise spelling lists at home. Writing – read as a writer; look out for conjunctions, punctuation examples, interesting words.

Maths Testing

Paper 1: Arithmetic (40 marks) 30 minutes Paper 2: Reasoning (35 marks) 40 minutes Paper 3: Reasoning (35 marks) 40 minutes

The tests cover all aspects of the Coverage The tests cover all aspects of the Key Stage 2 curriculum: Number Ratio and Proportion Algebra Measurement Geometry Statistics

Maths at Home The importance of the arithmetic paper means that time spent practising key number facts, such as multiplication tables, is invaluable. Remember, too, to test the inverse facts (e.g. for 4 x 8 = 32, knowing that 32  8 = 4).

Maths at Home Practise maths skills in a variety of contexts e.g. at the supermarket, in the car, TV guides. Encourage your child to explain how they found an answer to a problem.

SATS Timetable 2017 Date Test Timings Monday 8th May English Reading test   60 minutes Tuesday 9th May Paper 1: Grammar and punctuation test. Paper 2: Spelling test Paper 1 : Short answer questions – 45 minutes Paper 2 : Spelling test – 15 minutes (not strictly timed). Wednesday 10th May Maths Paper 1 Arithmetic test Paper 2 Reasoning test Paper 1: 30 minutes Paper 2: 40 minutes Thursday 11th May Paper 3 Reasoning test Paper 3: 40 minutes

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