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Year 6 SATs Teacher assessment End-of-year tests: English Maths Date for SATs 13TH – 16TH May 2019

Externally marked tests will take place in: Mathematics English Reading English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling

Date Activity Monday 13 May English grammar, punctuation and spelling papers 1 and 2 Tuesday 14 May English reading Wednesday 15 May Mathematics papers 1 and 2 Thursday 16 May Mathematics paper 3

What form will the tests take What form will the tests take? The format of the tests varies from year group to year group, as does the timing, but on average they have: English A reading test (1 Hour) Externally marked Grammar, spelling and punctuation. Externally marked. (separate spelling paper- 20) Writing (teacher assessment) Maths Arithmetic (30 minutes) Written paper (40 minutes) Written paper (40 minutes)

Reading Pupils are required to read in silence before answering questions on the text. 1hr total Therefore, pupils need to practise reading for that length of time. Pupils should be doing some reading each night as part of their homework.

Grammar, Punctuation, Vocabulary and Spelling A statutory test of English grammar, punctuation and spelling was introduced for children at the end of Key Stage 2 in May 2013. Writing composition should be subject to teacher assessment only, with the more 'technical' aspects of English - such as punctuation and spelling - assessed via an externally marked test.

What is be tested? The English grammar, punctuation and spelling test assesses vocabulary, sentence-grammar, spelling and punctuation. Handwriting is assessed (letter size.)

The grammar and punctuation test Punctuation, sentence-grammar and vocabulary will all be assessed by a series of short-answer questions in a variety of formats.

Examples of questions Circle all the adverbs in the sentence below. Open the drawers carefully and quietly when using the filing cabinet.

Tick one word to complete the sentence below. Michael and Kate read their books ______________ they ate their sandwiches. Tick one. while which between during

Write a short question beginning with the words below. How many………………………………… …………………………………………….

Underline the subordinate clause in each sentence below. Although his Mum thought they were very smart, Peter disliked his new trousers. Before he could go swimming, Ali packed his towel.

Put the baker’s words into direct speech. The baker said that he hoped to sell all of the loaves by lunchtime.

Which sentence uses inverted commas correctly? Tick one. “Fortunately, Peter, you’re going after all, said Mrs. Smith.” It’s a good job, too!” Fortunately, Peter, you’re going after all, “said Mrs Smith”. It’s a good job, too!“ Fortunately, Peter, you’re going after all,” said Mrs Smith. It’s a good job, too! “Fortunately, Peter, you’re going after all,” said Mrs Smith. “It’s a good job, too!”

Complete the sentence below with a contraction that makes sense. If you give me the recipe __________________________ buy the ingredients on the way home.

The Spelling Test The spelling test will assess around 20 words and will contribute towards the whole-test score.

Handwriting Capital letters must be clear and unambiguous for the award of the mark. Where letters do not have unique capital letter forms, the height of the capital letter will be similar to, or greater than, that of letters with ascenders, and clearly greater than the height of letters that do not have ascenders. For example, in the word 'What', the height of the capital letter 'W' should be similar, or taller than the 'h‘.

Maths Papers Paper 1: Arithmetic Paper – 35-6 questions in 30 minutes Paper 2- Reasoning Paper 3- Reasoning Each lasts for 40 mins

Arithmetic 1 1 - 3 7 7 8.7 - 0.09 35% of 120 35% x120 120 − 15 × 5 = 1653 ÷ 28 2 3 7 6 X 1 5

How Can You Help Your Child? Ensure that your child reads regularly at home and completes all homework. Spag resources /Mathletics) Encourage children to be confident about their ability to do well. Playing/leisure is important - children should not be stopped from living their lives as normal during test week. Support you child in working through the revision guides. Also check out some of the on-line learning resources to help your child revise. www.emaths.co.uk/KS2SAT

During SATs Week Make sure they get enough sleep. Make sure they eat breakfast. Support and encourage them with homework. Revising. Encourage them to ask the teacher if they are unsure about anything. Explain that the SATs are a way of showing what they know.

Key Stage 2 SATs Explained How will the results be reported? Year 6 S.A.T.s tests are sent away for marking. The school reports are accompanied by an additional sheet that states the test level and a teacher assessment. Both carry equal weighting. Teacher assessment is based on descriptions of what a child should achieve at each level. Children are assigned a level that ‘best fits’ their level of achievement

Reporting the results in July GDS Working at greater depth within the expected standard (Writing only) EXS Working at the expected standard WTS Working towards the expected standard (Writing only) HNM Has not met the standard (Reading and Mathematics only) Each child will have a scaled score. A score of 100+ is a pass. Last year, pupils who achieved a score of 110+ were assessed at being at GDS ( working at greater depth within the standard.)

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