Year 6 SATs 2009 Information Evening

Why do we do SATs? Standard Assessment Tests are designed to test pupils knowledge and understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum. They provide a snapshot of attainment in: English English Mathematics Mathematics Science Science

What do SATs tell us? SATs results inform future teachers of your childs ability and standard of work SATs results inform future teachers of your childs ability and standard of work They also show the teachers which area of work your child needs to focus on next They also show the teachers which area of work your child needs to focus on next They help the secondary school set individual targets for your childs needs They help the secondary school set individual targets for your childs needs At the end of Year 6 your childs teacher will assess their progress which will also inform the secondary school. At the end of Year 6 your childs teacher will assess their progress which will also inform the secondary school.

SATs Levels There is no pass or fail mark There is no pass or fail mark At the end of Key Stage 2 the average child will be expected to achieve a level 4 in the tests At the end of Key Stage 2 the average child will be expected to achieve a level 4 in the tests The levels range from level 3 to level 5. The levels range from level 3 to level 5.

Key Information It is necessary for ALL children to be in school in the run up to the tests, when revision is being undertaken It is necessary for ALL children to be in school in the run up to the tests, when revision is being undertaken It is very important that ALL children are in school during SATs week It is very important that ALL children are in school during SATs week The tests cannot be taken at any other time The tests cannot be taken at any other time If your child is unwell on the morning of a test, please contact the school immediately. If your child is unwell on the morning of a test, please contact the school immediately.

Arrangements Monday 11 th May 11 th MayTuesday 12 th May 12 th MayWednesday 13 th May 13 th MayThursday 14 th May Friday 15 th May Science A (45 mins) (45 mins) Science B (45 mins) (45 mins) Writing Writing Short Task Short Task (20 mins) (20 mins) Spelling Spelling Test Test (10 mins) (10 mins) Writing Writing Long Task (45 mins) (45 mins) Reading Test (60 mins) Mathematics Test A Test A (45 mins) (45 mins) Mental Mental Arithmetic Arithmetic (20 mins) (20 mins)Mathematics Test B Test B (45 mins) (45 mins)

Science Children may be asked: Describe how an investigation is carried out Describe how an investigation is carried out What factors need to be controlled and measured What factors need to be controlled and measured Predict outcomes and present results Predict outcomes and present results Explain whether evidence is significant, reliable and valid. Explain whether evidence is significant, reliable and valid.

They are also tested on their knowledge of: Living Things Life processes Food chains Classification Teeth and Bones Nutrition Organs of the Body Plants Physical Processes Light and Sound Gravity and Forces Electricity and Magnetism Earth in Space Materials Thermal conductors Liquids, Solids, Gases Changing and Separating Materials

Over to you… Look at the Science Test papers and find examples of questions that test the childrens knowledge of: Living Things Living Things Physical Processes Physical Processes Materials Materials

English Writing Test Children have to complete a long and Children have to complete a long and short task short task Handwriting will be assessed as part of the longer writing task. Handwriting will be assessed as part of the longer writing task. Reading Test The test will include different texts such as stories, poems, explanations, interviews and reports that the children have to answer questions about. The test will include different texts such as stories, poems, explanations, interviews and reports that the children have to answer questions about. Spelling Test There are 20 words that fit into a text. There are 20 words that fit into a text.

Over to you… The spelling test The spelling test Spend a few minutes looking through the reading test paper. Spend a few minutes looking through the reading test paper.

Mathematics There are three maths tests: Test A (non-calculator paper) Test A (non-calculator paper) Test B (calculator paper) Test B (calculator paper) Mental Arithmetic Mental Arithmetic

Over to you… Mental Arithmetic Test Mental Arithmetic Test Have a go at the questions on the sheet. Have a go at the questions on the sheet.

Between Now and Then… Preparation for the tests is very important Class teachers will continue to give practice tests throughout the coming term Class teachers will continue to give practice tests throughout the coming term Children will review their answers, be told their results and get given tips for improvement Children will review their answers, be told their results and get given tips for improvement Homework will support the concepts that will be needed in the tests, acting as revision. Homework will support the concepts that will be needed in the tests, acting as revision.

How can you support your child? Help them revise from their Science Revision Guides Help them revise from their Science Revision Guides Give them quick fire recall tests in multiplication and division tables Give them quick fire recall tests in multiplication and division tables Visit some good quality websites Visit some good quality websites eg. BBC Bitesize, My Maths, Kent ICT eg. BBC Bitesize, My Maths, Kent ICTBBC BitesizeMy MathsKent ICTBBC BitesizeMy MathsKent ICT Plan fun activities at the weekend to help your child relax as they are working hard at school during the week. Plan fun activities at the weekend to help your child relax as they are working hard at school during the week.

Special Arrangements The school decides on, and makes appropriate arrangements for children with learning needs and if this affects your child, you will be contacted by Mrs McGrouther. The school decides on, and makes appropriate arrangements for children with learning needs and if this affects your child, you will be contacted by Mrs McGrouther.

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