KS2 Assessment Information for Parents 21st February 2017 Welcome

Educational assessment is the process of documenting, usually in measurable terms, knowledge and skills. It is a tool or method of obtaining information from tests or other sources about the achievement or abilities of individuals.

Assessment of all pupils Daily formative assessment; Formal assessments at the end of each term. The individual assessments are then discussed in Pupil Progress Meetings held termly where the Headteacher and classteacher meet. Book looks support judgements; Identify next steps, gaps in learning and pupils who need extra support. Interventions are put in place. The effectiveness of interventions already in place is reviewed and alternative steps taken if necessary.

KS2 reporting to parents Teacher Assessment judgements in English reading, English writing, mathematics and science are reported at the end of KS2. The judgements are based on a broad range of evidence from across the curriculum and knowledge of how a pupil has performed over time and in a variety of contexts. It is carried out as part of teaching and learning alongside Results of national tests.

Teacher assessment KS2 English reading, mathematics and science The frameworks contain 1 standard working at the expected standard KS2 English writing - teacher assessment is the primary outcome used for accountability: The frameworks contain 3 standards working towards the expected standard working at greater depth within the expected standard

SATS tests English reading booklet & answer paper English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 1 – short answer questions Paper 2 - spelling Mathematics Paper 1 – Arithmetic (replaces mental maths) Paper 2 – Reasoning Paper 3 – Reasoning

The 2016 Test Timetable The tests must be taken on the scheduled day Date Test Monday 8th May English Reading Test Tuesday 9th May English grammar, punctuation and spelling test: Paper 1) Short answer questions; Paper 2) Spelling Wednesday 10th May Mathematics: Paper 1) Arithmetic; Paper 2) Reasoning Thursday 11th May Mathematics: Paper 3) Reasoning

English Reading Test Mixture of genres but a greater focus on fictional texts (1800 – 2300 words) Texts increase in level of difficulty Great emphasis on comprehension Reading booklet and a separate answer booklet 1 hour to read 3 texts and complete questions

Question Types Multiple Choice - Where would you be most likely to see this text? Tick one of the options below. Ranking/Ordering - Number the events below to show the order in which they happen in the story Matching - Match the text to the purpose Labelling - Label the text to show the title Find and Copy - Find and copy one word that suggests……. Short Response - What does the bear eat? Open-ended response - Look at the paragraph beginning: Once upon a time…………... How does the writer increase the tension throughout this paragraph? Explain fully referring to the text in your answer

English grammar, punctuation and spelling test A focus on knowing and applying grammatical terminology with a full range of punctuation tested Paper 1 – short answer questions 45 minutes (50) Paper 2 – spelling, 20 missing words within contextualised sentences, approx. 15 minutes but not strictly timed (20)

KS2 English G and P curriculum Grammatical terms/word classes Functions of sentences Combining words, phrases and clauses Verb forms, tense and consistency Punctuation A . ? ! , ”” ’ () - : ; Vocabulary Standard English and formality Possessive apostrophe with plural words Use of hyphens Contractions Glossary of technical terms

English Spelling curriculum Common exception words Prefixes and suffixes – ation, ly, ous Words containing the letter string ough Words with silent letters Alternative phoneme/grapheme correspondences Words ending in –ant, -ance, -ancy, -ent, -ence, -ency Words ending in –able and –ible as well as –ably and –ibly Homophones and near homophones (Y3/4) Homophones and other words that are often confused (Y5/6)

KS2 mathematics tests (110 marks) Paper 1 Arithmetic – basic mathematical calculations, 30 mins, 36 questions worth 40 marks Straightforward + and – (1 mark) More complex calculations with fractions (1 mark) Long divisions and long multiplications (2 marks) Paper 2 and 3 Reasoning 40 mins for each paper, 35 marks on each paper Square grids (7mm) provided in arithmetic paper and for some questions on paper 2, where pupils need to show their method, Equipment – pencil/black pen, rubber, ruler (cm and mm), protractor/angle measurer, mirror, NO CALCULATORS, NO TRACING PAPER

Reporting test results to parents Each pupil will receive (for each test); A raw score (total marks awarded); a scaled score; confirmation about whether or not they have achieved the expected standard. All raw scores from the tests will be converted to scaled scores using conversion tables. Scaled scores help test results to be reported consistently year on year. Scaled score of 100 will always represent the expected standard.

Participation in the tests The tests are designed to be used with all pupils. There will be some pupils who will be working below the ‘expected standard’ of the test, but who should still take the tests. There will be some pupils who are assessed as working below the standard of the tests and who should not take the tests. The Headteacher makes the final decision about who should take the tests.

Pupils who do not take the tests Pupils who will be working below the overall standard of the tests, but above P scales, and may include SEND and non-SEND pupils. Interim pre-key stage 2 standards for English reading, English writing and mathematics have been provided to help assess them at one of these levels: foundations for the expected standard early development of the expected standard growing development of the expected standard

Writing Assessment Writing composition – can they write for different audiences and purposes, at length, describe character, setting, atmosphere and integrate dialogue, select appropriate grammar and vocabulary, use a wide range of conjunctions and other cohesive devices, use tenses correctly including passive and modal verbs, use Standard English etc GP – full stops, capital letters, !, ?, commas, apostrophes, colons, semi-colons, dashes, hyphens, bullet points Spelling – no dispensation for children with dyslexia or spelling difficulties Handwriting – cursive, letters correct in size and orientation in relation to each other, upper and lower case. A child does not need to demonstrate attainment against the statements for Handwriting if they are reaching the expected standard but they do need to be able to demonstrate this attainment to be awarded the greater depth standard. Spelling lists

Moderation of Teacher Assessment Teachers have to submit their assessments by the end of June. External moderation is statutory. It gives confidence that schools’ teacher assessment judgements are accurate and consistent with national standards. Schools must moderate with other local schools. The Local Authority must moderate 25% of its schools. All moderations will be heavily focussed on book/work scrutiny.

What can I do to help my child? Daily reading for pleasure Daily reading for practice Daily reading opportunities Practice of multiplication tables Look for maths/writing opportunities We do not put any pressure on the children Ensure rested and relaxed Easter holidays maths activities Test days we offer a free shared breakfast at school Refer leannes letter – websites, books