Locking Stumps CPS Parents’ Information KS2 SATS 2015 Wednesday 15th October 2014 Please take some time to look at a sample of the test papers that are on the tables

SATs Week May 11th –May 15th

What are SATs? Statutory assessment tests A legal requirement All 11 year olds in England sit the tests They now measure a child’s attainment in English and Mathematics at the end of key stage 2. Until 2009 they also measured attainment in Science.

Administration The children work in the hall. A smaller group of children can be supported by the use of readers and applications for extra time. Attendance essential Teacher Assessment

How do we prepare? Mock SATs Continuous Assessment Booster Classes Focused Maths Lessons Focused Spelling Lessons Focused SPaG Lessons ‘Special Writing’ Books Homework Materials Assertive Mentoring Guided / Independent Reading

Explanation of Levels (The last year of levels!) Children develop at different levels but at the end of Year 6 the National Curriculum guidelines are as follows; Level 3c, b, a : Below the nationally expected level for a pupil at the end of Year 6. Level 4c, b, a The nationally expected level for a pupil at the end of Year 6. Level 5c, b, a Above the nationally expected level for a pupil at the end of Year 6. Level 6- key stage 3 expectation REMEMBER – ALL children are different.

What will be tested? Maths Mental Maths (20, 5, 10 and 15s questions) Maths Papers A (45 minutes – using and applying maths) Maths Paper B* (45 minutes – using and applying maths) * Paper B was previously a calculator paper English 4. Reading – 1 hour to read and answer questions based around 3-5 different texts Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar – 45 minutes Spelling – 20 sentences with a word missing Writing – No longer a ‘one off’ test within the SATs week. This is continuously assessed throughout the year.

A Typical Timetable SPaG test Monday 11th May 2014 Tuesday 12th May Wednesday 13th May Thursday 14th May Friday 15th May Reading Test 1 hour SPaG test Spelling, punctuation and grammar (45mins) Spelling test (15 mins) Mental Maths Test 20 minutes Maths Test B 45 minutes *Level 6 Reading *Level 6 SPaG Maths Test A 45 minutes *Level 6 Maths A *Level 6 Maths B *Level 6 – Only children who are performing well above Level 5 selected children will sit the Level 6 papers. This will be a small number within our school and a small % nationally.

(previously Paper B allowed the use of a calculator) Maths Tests There are three tests: The mental test (20%) Paper A -no calculator allowed (40%) Paper B – no calculator allowed (40%) (previously Paper B allowed the use of a calculator) Children are allowed a pencil, ruler, tracing paper, protractor and mirror for Papers A & B

These thresholds change from year to year Level Thresholds Level Mark range ‘N’ awarded for the test 0 - 13 2 14 - 16 3 17 - 44 4 45 - 76 77 – 100 These thresholds change from year to year

Reading Test 1 hour test to read through 3 to 4 texts The texts are not linked Texts are progressively more difficult Questions shorter, closed response items shorter, open response items longer, open response items that require children to explain and comment on the texts in order to demonstrate a full understanding.

These thresholds change from year to year Level Thresholds Level Mark range ‘N’ 0 - 10 3 11 - 18 4 19 - 35 36 - 50 These thresholds change from year to year  

Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Test One 45 minute test followed by a spelling test vocab 5- 10 marks 7- 14% sentence grammar 25- 35 mark 36- 50% punctuation 10- 20 marks 14- 28% spelling 20 marks 29% Even though the spelling is only 20 out of the 50 marks, this section is EXTREMELY important. Total of 70 marks

These thresholds change from year to year Level Thresholds Level Mark range ‘N’ 0 - 24 3 25 - 43 4 44 - 53 5 54 - 70 These thresholds change from year to year

After the Tests Reading and Maths Papers will be sent away to external markers Return around the second week of July Analysis of the results Reporting to parents

What you can do at home Ensure children complete homework / Study Books (After Christmas) Read regularly and ask questions Provide writing opportunities Learn spellings times tables and number bonds Complete past test papers (google them) Ensure that children are rarely absent Use the ‘Links section’ of our website. During the week of the tests, ensure that the children are in school, on time and have had a good breakfast.

There is a handout on your table for you to take Useful Websites There is a handout on your table for you to take http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision/ This is an excellent site, providing revision help for KS2, KS3, KS 4 and KS5. This covers all subjects through activities and tests.   http://www.icteachers.co.uk/children/children_sats.htm A wide range of KS2 SATs questions, from both past papers and their own team of teachers. http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/revision/index.html Revision pages at Woodlands Junior School. These revision pages support the work they do at Woodlands Junior School. They have been put together for their students to help them with their revision. Included are some sample questions taken from past Key Stage 2 SATs papers, as well as a whole host of interactive tests/quizzes. http://www.compare4kids.co.uk/maths.php This links to lots of other websites which have games and activities on specific subjects http://www.emaths.co.uk/index.php/4-students/past-papers/ks2-sat-papers Over 10 years of past SAT papers for you to use (Please do not use papers after 2007 as these will be used in school during revision lessons) http://www.parkfieldict.co.uk/sats/ English and Maths revision activities and games.

Now it’s your turn! Selection of Reading, Maths and SPaG questions Please spend 5 minutes looking through the different types of questions Questions? Thank you for giving up your time this evening.