SATS Information Evening: 25th April 2016

To answer any questions you may have about the SATs. General Information – when, where and what? What are the reading tests like? What is the spelling, punctuation and grammar test like? How will writing be assessed? What are the maths tests like? Any questions?

SATs Timetable – May 8th Day 9:00am 10:30am 1:00pm Mon 8th English Reading Tues 9th English Grammar, Punctuation and spelling Weds 10th Maths Test Arithmetic Maths Test Reasoning Paper 1 Thurs 11th Maths Test Reasoning Paper 2 Fri 12th

Common questions Where will the children sit the test? What help will my child receive during the test? What equipment will my child need? What happens if my child is absent on the day? When will my child know how well they have done? 1. In the classroom, which

What do the children get out of the revision? The obvious – the children revisit the topics and skills they need in order to complete the questions and tasks to the best of their ability Children have the opportunity to steer their own learning needs; asking for clarification and support where needed They learn valuable study skills, which they can take with them to secondary school The children enjoy the quizzes, games etc. in the lessons Familiarity with the process, timing within each test and requirements – builds tenacity

How have we revised? Practising NEW SATS papers Continuous Assessment Booster Classes Focused Maths Lessons Focused Spelling (RWI spelling scheme) Focused SPaG Lessons & short tests Guided and Independent Reading Home Learning (SPaG.com & Mathletics) Target Setting and Peer Mentoring

Reading Accuracy (decoding familiar and unfamiliar words correctly) Fluency (speed and confidence) Comprehension (drawing meaning from text) Inference & Deduction (reading between the lines) It’s not a memory test 3 Separate texts – unlinked 1 hour for the test

The Reading Test… (1 mark) In which year did the first international games for disabled athletes take place? (up to 2 marks) ….pain flared in her knees. Why is this an effective way of describing how Fiona felt after she fell down the stairs?

Reading continued… (up to 3 marks) How does Fiona’s accident change how she feels about Grandpa? Explain your answer fully, using the text to support your answer. 1 Hour

Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) EPG Test format Punctuation, sentence-grammar and vocabulary will all be assessed by a series of short-answer questions in a variety of formats. Some question formats will be familiar to children from the current English reading tests and some new ones will be introduced.

Spelling The spelling test will assess 20 words and will contribute towards the whole-test score There are lists of past spelling words available although there is no guarantee these words will be tested this year. The test follows spelling rules.

Format of the SPaG Test 1.Circle all the adverbs in the sentence below. Open the drawers carefully and quietly when using the filing cabinet. 1 mark

How do we assess writing? Continuous, through all subjects Moderated as a school Confirm moderation with local cluster schools Confirm moderation with Warwickshire schools LEA external assessment (Pending)

What are the Maths tests like? 3 Key areas Fluency - calculations Reasoning – deepen understanding and explain Problem Solving – applying these skills

Mental Arithmetic Paper No-calculator paper. 30 minutes.

Reasoning Papers 1 & 2 No calculator paper. 40 minutes.

What is the Mental Maths paper like? GONE Worth 20 marks Approx 15 mins Answer sheet with key details to assist Played on CD 5, 10 & 15 second questions

Conversion tables for RAW scores released Tuesday 4th July Reporting Results These will come out in July and will be shared with you once we have checked them. Conversion tables for RAW scores released Tuesday 4th July A score of 100 will mean your child will be working at the national average or ARE (age related expectations) You will receive A SPaG score Maths score A reading score Writing teacher assessment level (Age Expected)

Misc Breakfast in the morning @ school from 8:20am during SATs week Monday - Thursday Early nights and lots of sleep Take it as a challenge A good breakfast LOTS OF PRAISE AND ENCOURAGEMENT!

Useful Resources Websites www.emaths.co.uk www.sat-papers.co.uk www.satstestsonline.co.uk www.satspapers.org.uk www.spag.com www.mathletics.co.uk