KS2 SATs Meeting 2018/19
Aims of the meeting To answer any questions you may have about the KS2 SATs. To gain an understanding of the assessments for Year 6 and what we have learnt for this year. To heighten parents awareness of the demands of the Year 6 end of year tests. To familiarise parents with the programme of preparation for the tests that school will be carrying out. To suggest tips for how parents can help children prepare for the tests.
Recent Successes at EVS Percentage of Children Achieving the Expected Standard and Above Nationwide Results 2017 EVS Results 2017 Nationwide Results 2018 EVS Results 2018 Reading 71% 81% 75% 83% Writing 76% 86% 78% 88% Maths Spelling, punctuation & grammar 77%
When is SATs week 2019? Key Stage 2 SATs take place nationally in the week commencing: 13th May 2019
How is SATs Week Organised? A timetable is issued to schools, telling us on which days tests must be administered. All children must sit the tests at the same time.
How is SATs Week Organised? Tests for most children are completed in either the hall or the 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.
Timetable w/c 13th May Date Activity Monday 13th May English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 1: questions (45 mins) Paper 2: spelling (15 mins) Tuesday 14th May English Reading (60mins) Wednesday 15th May Mathematics Paper 1: arithmetic (30 mins) Paper 2: reasoning (40mins) Thursday 16th May Paper 3: reasoning (40 mins) Friday 17th May Special lunch Arranged fun activities
Mock SATs w/c 18th March Date Activity Monday 18th March English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 1: questions (45 mins) Paper 2: spelling (15 mins) Tuesday 19th March English Reading (60mins) Wednesday 20th March Mathematics Paper 1: arithmetic (30 mins) Paper 2: reasoning (40mins) Thursday 21st March Paper 3: reasoning (40 mins) Friday 22nd March Feedback
Results In July each pupil will receive: A raw score (number of actual marks gained in each test). A scaled score in each tested subject. Confirmation of whether or not they have attained the expected national standard.
Scaled Scores What is meant by ‘scaled scores’? The score of 100 will always represent the ‘national standard’. Each pupil’s raw test score will therefore be converted into a score on the scale, either at, above or below 100.
Reading Tests A single test paper with three unrelated reading texts. Texts could include narratives, recounts, persuasive, poetry, instructional or discursive. These are not linked by theme. Children are given 60 minutes in total, which includes reading the texts and answering the questions. A total of 50 marks are available.
Reading Tests
Reading Tests
Reading Tests
Reading Tests Analysis from 2018 reading paper
Reading Tests Analysis from 2018 reading paper
Reading Tests Analysis from 2018 reading paper
Reading Tests Some questions are multiple choice or selected response, others require short answers and some require an extended response or explanation.
Reading Tests
Writing
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar A Spelling test is administered containing 20 words, lasting approximately 15 minutes. A separate test is given on Punctuation, Vocabulary and Grammar. This test lasts for 45 minutes and requires short answer questions, including some multiple choice. Marks for these two tests are added together to give a total for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar.
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar Paper 2, the spelling task consists of 20 sentences which are read aloud by the test administrator. Each sentence has a word missing which the child must complete. The task is worth a total of 20 marks.
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
Mathematics Children will sit three tests: Paper 1 – Arithmetic (30mins) Paper 2 – Reasoning (40mins) Paper 3 – Reasoning (40 mins) No calculators are allowed in any of the tests.
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics Papers 2 and 3 cover ‘Problem Solving and Reasoning’, each lasting for 40 minutes. These questions involve multi-step problems and calculating within a context often using many areas of the maths curriculum.
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics
How are we helping children to prepare? Practise papers at the end of each half term. Mock SATs week. Lots of targeted practise of the types of questions the children might encounter within lessons. Lots of emphasis on reasoning and problem solving to enable a deep understanding of the concepts that are covered. Setting for each unit of work in Mathematics.
TIMES TABLES How can you help? Use Times Table Rockstars. Use SATs companion revision modules. Use the links on the EVS website.
How can you help? Help children become familiar with: •prime numbers under 20 •the properties of shapes •how many g in a kg and other conversions •reading graphs and charts •reading bus or train timetables •ensuring children can read time on analogue and digital clocks •times tables
How can you help? Be positive – encourage an ‘I can’ attitude. Lots of praise and encouragement. Ensure detail and quality in homework tasks. Use internet and revision guide materials together.
How can you help? Ensure children get plenty of sleep. Encourage children to attend school. Provide healthy breakfasts, snacks and drinks. Encourage children to speak to their teachers if they are worried.
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