End of Key Stage One Assessments, January 2014 (Formerly known as SATs) Presented by J Chapman in conjunction with the the Year 2 Teaching Staff.

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Key Stages Foundation Stage : Nursery and Reception Key Stage 1: Years 1 and 2 Key Stage 2: Years 3,4,5 and 6 Key Stage 3: Years 7,8 and 9 Key Stage 4: Years 10 and 11

How will judgements be made about my child`s performance? All children at the end of Year Two are formally assessed to show how they are performing in relation to the national expectations for children of that age. All children at the end of Year Two are formally assessed to show how they are performing in relation to the national expectations for children of that age. Emphasis is on teachers` judgement of performance throughout the year. Emphasis is on teachers` judgement of performance throughout the year. By putting less emphasis on the `test` we avoid a snapshot of performance on just one day. By putting less emphasis on the `test` we avoid a snapshot of performance on just one day. The tests support the teachers` judgements in Reading, Writing and Mathematics. The tests support the teachers` judgements in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.

How will I know how well my child is doing? On the Annual Report in July your child will be awarded a level in the following subjects: On the Annual Report in July your child will be awarded a level in the following subjects: Speaking and Listening Speaking and Listening Reading Reading Writing (Includes spelling & handwriting) Writing (Includes spelling & handwriting) Mathematics Mathematics Science Science

How will I know how well my child is doing? The levels awarded are: The levels awarded are: Level 3 - well above expectations Level 3 - well above expectations ( Just into Level 3- L3C) ( Just into Level 3- L3C) Level 2A - above expectations Level 2A - above expectations Level 2B - national expectation Level 2B - national expectation Level 2C - below expectations Level 2C - below expectations Level 1 - well below expectations Level 1 - well below expectations Level W - working towards level 1 Level W - working towards level 1

What are the tests and tasks like? There are no formal tests in Speaking & Listening and Science. The levels given are based upon teacher assessment throughout the year. There are no formal tests in Speaking & Listening and Science. The levels given are based upon teacher assessment throughout the year. In Reading and Mathematics teachers decide an appropriate level of paper for each child based upon continuous assessment throughout the year. In Reading and Mathematics teachers decide an appropriate level of paper for each child based upon continuous assessment throughout the year.

What are the tests and tasks like? Reading Reading Read an unseen fiction or non- fiction book from a pre-selected choice to the teacher Read an unseen fiction or non- fiction book from a pre-selected choice to the teacher AND AND Complete written fiction and non- fiction comprehension papers. Complete written fiction and non- fiction comprehension papers.

What are the tests and tasks like? Writing – prescribed genres Writing – prescribed genres (poem, story, instructions, etc) (poem, story, instructions, etc) Longer piece Longer piece Shorter piece Shorter piece The writing is judged on the ability to structure writing, produce grammatically correct sentences, use interesting vocabulary, punctuate and write letters correctly. The writing is judged on the ability to structure writing, produce grammatically correct sentences, use interesting vocabulary, punctuate and write letters correctly. Spelling Spelling Separate test with mark included in the writing level Separate test with mark included in the writing level One level of test for all children One level of test for all children

What are the tests and tasks like? Mathematics Mathematics Papers include oral and written questions Papers include oral and written questions Questions are based upon the work covered during the year. Questions are based upon the work covered during the year. A task in a small group – practical and recorded. A task in a small group – practical and recorded.

How, when and where are the tasks and tests administered? Writing tasks will begin in April. Writing tasks will begin in April. Other tasks and tests will take place throughout May. (unlike in Key Stage 2 where they have a set week for the tests) Other tasks and tests will take place throughout May. (unlike in Key Stage 2 where they have a set week for the tests) Spaced out Spaced out Administered individually, in a group or as a class depending on type of test or task. Administered individually, in a group or as a class depending on type of test or task. In the classroom or another area of school that is quiet and enables children to concentrate well. In the classroom or another area of school that is quiet and enables children to concentrate well. Children are familiar with the formats from class work. Children are familiar with the formats from class work. They usually enjoy the experience and staff are skilled at delivering the tests in an encouraging manner. They usually enjoy the experience and staff are skilled at delivering the tests in an encouraging manner.

Are we getting it right? Teachers mark the papers. Teachers mark the papers. Moderation within school. Moderation within school. Moderation by the LA both of papers and how the tests and tasks are delivered by Staff. Moderation by the LA both of papers and how the tests and tasks are delivered by Staff.

The Timetable This point and onwards. April / May: Reading, Mathematics, Reading comprehension, Writing. All to be completed by 23rd May 2014.

How you can help Try not to over emphasise the assessments. We do not refer to them as tests and would prefer if you did not – your stress will rub off on the children. Try not to over emphasise the assessments. We do not refer to them as tests and would prefer if you did not – your stress will rub off on the children. Ensure the children have a good nights sleep & a healthy breakfast. Ensure the children have a good nights sleep & a healthy breakfast. Do not take time off school unless absolutely necessary. No absences will be authorised during the test period. Do not take time off school unless absolutely necessary. No absences will be authorised during the test period. Home reading / maths games / spelling activities/ words. Home reading / maths games / spelling activities/ words.

An opportunity to ask questions and see the tests and expectations. It is not always easy to ask questions in such a large group – the teachers will be happy to chat with you and answer any questions you may have. It is not always easy to ask questions in such a large group – the teachers will be happy to chat with you and answer any questions you may have. Take a look at some sample test questions, how we test and the level of expectation for a year 2 child in the core subjects. Take a look at some sample test questions, how we test and the level of expectation for a year 2 child in the core subjects. Please do not remove any materials from the hall – they are for reference only. Please do not remove any materials from the hall – they are for reference only.

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