SATs in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Information for Parents

What does SATs Stand For? Statutory Assessment Tasks and Tests (also includes Teacher Assessment). Usually taken at the end of Key Stage 1 (at age 7) and at the end of Key Stage 2 (at age 11).

Key Stage 1 SATs English – Reading Comprehension - Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Maths - Paper A - Arithmetic - Paper B - Reasoning

Key Stage 2 SATs English – Reading Comprehension - Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Maths - Paper A – Arithmetic - Paper B - Reasoning - Paper C - Reasoning

What level should children be at? The previous national curriculum levels have been removed, children will now be given a raw score - the actual number of marks they get - being translated into a scaled score. You will be told their raw score, scaled score and whether they have reached the national standard. The score needed to achieve the national standard hasn't yet been announced. Children will also be matched against ‘performance descriptors’ - such as working towards the expected level, working at the expected level and working above the expected level

What help can children have? In the reading test, children must read the text and questions by themselves, but MAY have help recording their answers, if this is done in a normal classroom situation. In maths teachers can read questions to any child who asks, some children will have the whole paper read to them, on a one to one. Teachers can encourage, but not guide or say that an answer is correct or incorrect. Words on a test paper can be transcribed where a marker may not be able to read a child’s answer. If this is done in normal classroom practice.

When do these tests happen ? KS1 – Y2 Maths and English SATs usually take place in May. They are not date-specific and are not given all at once Assessments are spread out over a period of time, and teachers try to work them into the normal routine in such a way that students may not feel like they’re being tested. KS1 SATs are not timed.

Key Stage 2 SATs May 2017 Monday 14th May Key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test, Paper 1, short answer questions. Key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test, Paper 2, spelling. Tuesday 15th May Key stage 2 English reading test, reading booklet and associated answer booklet. Wednesday 16th May Key stage 2 mathematics, Paper 1 arithmetic test. Key stage 2 mathematics, Paper 2 reasoning. Thursday 17th May Key stage 2 mathematics, Paper 3, reasoning.

How is SATs week organised? All children must sit the tests at the same time. Test papers can only be opened 1 hour before the tests begin. Tests are completed in classrooms, with any displays that may help covered over. Children are divided into groups for test administration to ensure they are properly supported and feel secure.

How can you help? Not putting children under too much pressure Ensuring children arrive for tests: - in good time - having had breakfast - having gone to bed at a reasonable time