Welcome to Year 6! Introduction to SATs. 20th September 2017

Staff in Year 6 Class Teachers: Barracuda: Mr Corleys Shark: Mrs Preston Turtle: Mrs Donington / Mrs Christoudias HLTA: Mrs Pateman Teaching Assistants: Mrs Reynolds, Mrs Richards and Mrs Tee

Why test? • hold schools accountable • inform parents and secondary schools about the performance of individual pupils • enable benchmarking between schools, as well as monitoring performance locally and nationally Demonstrates how the children have progressed from the start of Primary School.

Important Dates This year’s SATs will take place w/c Mon 14th May 2018 Practice SATs will take place w/c 2nd October; with further practices throughout the term. The practice SATs will take place under test conditions (in classrooms) – giving your children experience of the “real thing” in May. It is essential that your child attends all of these test dates.

SATs week timetable Monday 14th May English – Reading Paper. Tuesday 15th May – English grammar, punctuation and spelling Wednesday 16th May – Maths (two papers) Arithmetic first then Reasoning. Thursday 17th May – Maths – second reasoning paper. Children will take these tests in the morning.

English Tests Divided into : Reading Comprehension Grammar, Punctuation and spelling test (Sometimes referred to as the GPS test) Writing will be assessed using the work produced by the children over the year. This is assessed internally by class teachers and on occasions is assessed externally by the local authority.

Reading comprehension Retained a similar structure to the previous KS2 reading test. One hour test, including reading time. Greater emphasis on the comprehension elements of the new curriculum Each test will have 3-4 unrelated texts of increasing difficulty There will be a mixture of text types Greater focus on fictional texts. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/key-stage-2-tests-2016-english-reading-test-materials

Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Greater focus on knowing and applying grammatical terminology with the full range of punctuation tested. Technical terms in grammar tested. Spelling patterns and methodologies form the basis of spellings tested. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2016-key-stage-2-english-grammar-punctuation-and-spelling-sample-test-materials-mark-scheme-and-test-administration-instructions

Spelling Punctuation and Grammar 1 short answer paper, 50 marks available. Covering all grammar rules of new national curriculum. 45 minutes 1 spelling test, 20 marks available. Spelling tested by asking pupils to complete sentences with a word missing Approximately 15 minutes.

GPS Example Question

GPS Example Questions

Maths New (ish) tests! Main changes - Mental mathematics test removed Arithmetic test introduced to assess basic mathematical calculations – no calculator. 36 questions, 40 marks available, 30 minutes duration – methods are marked. Questions will cover: – straightforward addition and subtraction – more complex calculations with fractions – long divisions and long multiplications https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2016-key-stage-2-mathematics-sample-test-materials-mark-schemes-and-test-administration-instructions

Maths 2 mathematical reasoning papers Both 40 Minutes No Level 6 maths papers Areas to be tested: Number and place value, addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, fractions, decimals and percentages, ratio and proportion, algebra, measurement, geometry (properties, position and directions) and statistics. https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/443889/2016_KS2_Mathematics_framework_PDFA_V2.pdf

Example Papers https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum-assessments-practice-materials

How we help… We now have three classrooms which allows us to offer smaller classes for lessons. A deeper understanding of the expectations of the SATs tests. Greater knowledge of the new curriculum and what the Dfe expect of children in Year 6.

Parents’ Evening We would like to invite parents to meet with their child’s teacher on 1st November or 2nd November. We can discuss your child’s start to Year 6 and how they have performed in the practice tests before half term. This will allow you to ask any questions you may have about Year 6.

How we help: Booster We will introduce a timetable of booster sessions which include extra numeracy and literacy lessons in the run up to SATs. Focus on specific skills in writing, grammar, reading and numeracy. Extra support dependent on the needs of the child. Intervention groups to support a child’s specific learning needs.

How we help: Additional Time – 25% for children who qualify for extra reading time – schools assess the child’s reading pace Readers for maths and SPAG tests. Different rooms – quiet to allow children to focus and concentrate. Scribes if needed. A “chilled out week”-and extra exercise. 3:05 Clubs

Easter Revision School Three days revision booster. Children are invited to attend not compulsory. Focus on specific areas of reading, maths or GPS.

How results are calculated…

Teachers will also assess the children and this is provided to parents alongside SATs results.

How best to help at home! Ensure that homework is done throughout the year – spellings are critical to success in the GPS test Ensure your child reads frequently at home. Ensure that work begins now so that they do not feel pressure next year. Ensure that your child gets enough sleep and comes to school ready to learn Try not to add pressure.

Any other questions? What if my child is ill? How do secondary schools use the test results? What if we are still worried?

Secondary School Just a reminder that the application process for secondary school places is now open. I have provided the children with a list of open evenings coming up over the next few weeks. https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/residents/schools-and-education/school-admissions/starting-secondary-school-in-year-7/

Nene Park – Wednesday 4th October 2017 5:30 – 7pm OBA (Bushfield) – Tuesday 3rd October 6 and 7 pm Hampton College – 26th September 6:30 – 8pm Hampton Gardens – Tuesday 3rd October 6:30 – 8pm

Useful Info: Spellings every two weeks. Homework Behaviour and Sanctions PGL Greek Portals to the past 11th October Greek Learning Day – Parents / carers invited 18th October 11:30 – 12:30

RESPECT Self-respect Respect to others Respect towards work Respect towards our environment