Key Stage 2 Assessment Meeting 2019 8/2/19 2:30pm

It’s not our fault – it’s a legal requirement of every school What you need to know: It’s not our fault – it’s a legal requirement of every school The 2019 tests will begin on Monday 13th May There will be no formal writing test (more about that later) The first test will be a spelling and grammar test (SPAG) There are three mathematics papers (more on that later) There will be a reading test (more on that later) Results are handed on to secondary schools (However, the secondary schools are equally interested in our teacher assessments of your children. The data is used to plot your child’s progress over subsequent years.) 9) There are NO advanced papers (like the old level 6) 10) Year 6 isn’t just about testing 11) Extra time or support will be provided to some children 12) Interventions are already taking place 14) There is no longer a teacher assessment given for maths and reading 15) There is no SATs test for science

Monday 13th May 2019 until Thursday 16th May 2019

Scaled Scores What is meant by ‘scaled scores’? Each pupil’s raw test score will therefore be converted into a score on the scale, either at, above or below 100. It is planned that 100 will always represent the ‘national standard’. A child who achieves a score below 100 will be judged as working towards the ‘national standard’ A child who achieves the ‘national standard’ (a score of 100) will be judged to have demonstrated sufficient knowledge in the areas assessed by the tests. A child who achieves a score of 110 has achieved a ‘higher attaining score’ (a little bit like the old level 6.) Parents will be given their child’s scaled scores in their end of year report. What is meant by ‘scaled scores’? It is planned that 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. The scale will have a lower end point somewhere below 100 and an upper end point above 100. A child who achieves the ‘national standard’ (a score of 100) will be judged to have demonstrated sufficient knowledge in the areas assessed by the tests. In July 2016 for the first publication of test results, each pupil will receive: A raw score (number of raw marks awarded). A scaled score in each tested subject. Confirmation of whether or not they attained the national standard.

Grammar (SPAG) Test Duration: 45 minutes ARS = standardised Score of 100+ The spelling and grammar tests scores are added together to give an indicator of your child’s ARS (age-related standard). This is a shame as some children excel at grammar, but find the spelling element challenging.

Reading Test Duration: 60 minutes 3 texts ARS = standardised The children are now expected to support their answers using “Evidence”. This can take the form of a quotation OR a direct reference. In prior years, questions such as this would only appear on the advanced papers. EVIDENCE Test Duration: 60 minutes 3 texts ARS = standardised Score of 100+

Maths (Arithmetic Paper 1) Test Duration: 30 minutes Maths The arithmetic paper does not rely on reading and comprehension skills. At school Year 6 now have ‘arithmetic Friday’ every week. Total marks: 40 marks

Maths (Reasoning Paper 2 and 3) Test Duration: 40 minutes each, 35 marks each Maths (Reasoning Paper 2 and 3) Maths

Teacher Assessment - Writing TA What does the Government say? Handwriting is important Spelling is important

Other questions you may have: Do they have to do it? What if they are poorly? Where will they do it? Can some children be given extra time or a scribe / reader? SATS breakfast club Who marks the SATs? When do we get the results? Booster groups Term 4 and 5 optional revision sessions (Fridays 8:15am – 9 weeks) How can I support my child at home? - Read with your child, ask questions - Find opportunities for everyday/everywhere maths – Doodle & TTRS - Check through their homework including spelling - Go through the practice SATs with them - Do not worry them

Are there any questions or concerns? SATs play a very little part of your child’s achievement at Primary School and while secondary schools are told the results, it is only part of a bigger conversation I will have with the transition leaders. It is important that your child knows what they will be tested on but does not worry about them. All staff at Welton will support your child the very best we can to ensure this is the case. Are there any questions or concerns? This PowerPoint presentation will be put on our class blog for your reference.