End of Key Stage Two SATs Meeting for Parents March 2017

Aims of this meeting: To share information about how the Year 6 children will be assessed at the end of this year To share the SATs timetable and arrangements To share information about each of the SATs tests: Mathematics, Reading and Vocabulary, Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar To explore the 2016 test materials To discuss how writing will be assessed and share exemplification materials To consider ways in which you can help your child at home

Challenges of the New Curriculum As you are already aware, the curriculum expectations for core subjects have been raised considerably. Writing – increased focus on spelling, punctuation and grammar Reading – development of a broad and rich vocabulary and understanding of word meaning Mathematics - an increased focus on formal written methods for the four operations (introduction of an arithmetic paper) and the ability to reason about number and apply understanding

Teacher Assessment Alongside the SAT testing, teachers will conduct assessments based on interim frameworks The frameworks have been provided by the DfE to support teachers in making robust and accurate judgements for pupils at the end of key stage 2 in 2017 In place for 2016-2017 only – options for future years are being evaluated Interim frameworks set out the standard(s) a pupil will be assessed against at the end of key stage two for reading, writing, mathematics and science Teacher will need to evidence that a pupil consistently demonstrates attainment of ALL of the statements within the standard If ALL statements not evidenced, the standard has not been met

Interim Framework for Mathematics Does not include full coverage of the curriculum

Interim Framework for Reading Does not include full coverage of the curriculum

Assessment of Writing There is no SAT for writing Writing is assessed by the teacher over a period of time across a range of genre against the interim statements provided To demonstrate that pupils have met a standard within this interim framework, teachers will need to have evidence that a pupil demonstrates attainment of ALL of the statements within that standard and ALL the statements in the preceding standard(s). Open to external moderation from the Local Authority

Interim Statements for Writing

Interim Statements for Writing

Interim Statements for Writing

Interim Statements for Writing

Interim Statements for Writing

Interim Statements for Writing

Assessment of Writing – What is independence? In 2015, all teacher judgements for attainment in writing had to be based on ‘high-level independence’ and ‘distance from teaching’. Minimal direction and weeks or months after teaching. No support with spelling. No discussion or idea generation. No class generation of success criteria. ___________________________________________________________________________ Now, writing that is assessed can be part of their normal classroom practice – not cold tasks or exam style experiences. Discussion of ideas and immersion in vocabulary is all part of this. Use of dictionaries, working walls and word banks is fine as long as children are making the choice to refer to the resource. The key point about independence is that children are making their own choices about how to apply the things they have been taught Impact on marking

SATs National curriculum tests Designed to provide information about how your child is progressing, compared to children the same age nationally They are not qualifications – they do not affect your child’s future options at school Results are used to ensure schools are teaching their pupils essential knowledge and skills that are the early building blocks The tests are based on the new national curriculum, which your child has been taught since September 2014

SATs Timetable 2017 The key stage two test are timetabled from Monday 8th May 2017 to Thursday 11th May 2017. There is no science sampling for the academic year 2016-2017.

Reading Test One test paper (50 marks) Three texts to read and an answer booklet to complete in one hour Challenges: Greater focus on vocabulary and word meaning Summarising ideas across a text Pace!

Reading Test 2016

Reading Test 2016

Reading Test 2016

Mathematics Test Three test papers (110 marks in total) Paper 1 Arithmetic - 40 marks (30 minutes) Paper 2 Reasoning - 35 marks (40 minutes) Paper 3 Reasoning - 35 marks (40 minutes) Challenges: Application of knowledge and skills in reasoning papers

Mathematics Test - Arithmetic

Mathematics Test - Arithmetic

Mathematics Test - Reasoning

Mathematics Test - Reasoning

Mathematics Test - Reasoning

Mathematics Test - Reasoning

Vocabulary, Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Test Two test papers (70 marks in total) Spelling Test (20 marks) Questions and written answers – 45 minutes (50 marks) Challenges: Pace and accuracy Spelling

Vocabulary, Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Test

Vocabulary, Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Test

Vocabulary, Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Test

Vocabulary, Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Test

Reporting Arrangements Results will be reported as scaled scores Results will indicate whether your child has: met the expected standard not met the expected standard Raw scores are converted to scale scores A score of 100 will represent the national expected standard The scale will have a lower end point somewhere below 100 and an upper end point above 100. Last year, a score of 110 represented ‘Greater Depth’ within the standard You will receive test results for your child in English reading, English grammar, punctuation and spelling and mathematics. There is no test for English writing; this will be reported using teacher assessment. You will also receive separate teacher assessment judgements for English reading, mathematics and science.

Reporting Arrangements On publication of the test results in July 2017: A child awarded a scaled score of 100 is judged to have met the ‘national expected standard’ in the area judged by the test. A child awarded a scaled score of more than 110 is judged to have exceeded the national expected standard and demonstrated a higher than expected knowledge of the curriculum for their age. A child awarded a scaled score of less than 100 is judged to have not yet met the national standard and is still working towards the expectation for their age.

How we are supporting your child in the lead up to SATs Regularly assure the children that as long as they try their best, that is all that matters Ensure children are actively involved and engaged in their learning Non-negotiables Timetable changes Extra support and smaller class sizes for mathematics, reading and spelling, punctuation and grammar Practice Papers Provide children with homework to consolidate learning and support children with homework they find challenging Thursday evening booster class for maths Breakfast club will begin closer to the time

How you can help your child at home: First and foremost, assure your child that there is nothing to worry about and they just need to try their best Attendance A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast! Water bottles Support your child with homework and organising time to complete homework tasks Read regularly with your child and question them about what they are reading Practise times tables and talk about fractions using real-life examples

Sample Materials

As ever, we appreciate your continued support. Thank you for coming. As ever, we appreciate your continued support.