Year 6 SAT information evening March 2015

A little taster!!!!

Grammar and Punctuation Complete the sentences below using either I or me. I wanted my mum to watch ____ in the school play. After we went cycling, Emma and ____ were very tired. The teacher asked Tim and ____ to collect the books.

Grammar and Punctuation Complete the sentences below using either I or me. I wanted my mum to watch me in the school play. After we went cycling, Emma and I were very tired. The teacher asked Tim and me to collect the books.

Which sentence contains two verbs? Tick one. Katy put on her shoes and hurried to the party. Mum usually bakes on Fridays. Anita collected her books from the shelf. Kevin and James ate their packed lunches together.

Which sentence contains two verbs? Tick one. Katy put on her shoes and hurried to the party. Mum usually bakes on Fridays. Anita collected her books from the shelf. Kevin and James ate their packed lunches together.

Which of the sentences below uses commas correctly? Tick one. We’ll, need a board, counters, and a pair of dice. We’ll need a board, counters, and a pair, of dice. We’ll need a board, counters, and, a pair of dice. We’ll need a board, counters and a pair of dice.

Which of the sentences below uses commas correctly? Tick one. We’ll, need a board, counters, and a pair of dice. We’ll need a board, counters, and a pair, of dice. We’ll need a board, counters, and, a pair of dice. We’ll need a board, counters and a pair of dice.

Which of the sentences below is punctuated correctly? Tick one. Mr Jones my (neighbour looks) after our cat when we go on holiday. Mr Jones my neighbour (looks after our cat) when we go on holiday. Mr Jones (my neighbour) looks after our cat when we go on holiday. Mr Jones my neighbour looks after our (cat when we go on holiday). 1 mark

Which of the sentences below is punctuated correctly? Tick one. Mr Jones my (neighbour looks) after our cat when we go on holiday. Mr Jones my neighbour (looks after our cat) when we go on holiday. Mr Jones (my neighbour) looks after our cat when we go on holiday. Mr Jones my neighbour looks after our (cat when we go on holiday). 1 mark

Which sentence uses commas correctly? Tick one. As it was raining so hard, we weren’t able to visit the castle. As it was raining so hard we weren’t able, to visit the castle. As it was raining, so hard we, weren’t able to visit the castle. As, it was raining so hard, we weren’t able to visit the castle.

Which sentence uses commas correctly? Tick one. As it was raining so hard, we weren’t able to visit the castle. As it was raining so hard we weren’t able, to visit the castle. As it was raining, so hard we, weren’t able to visit the castle. As, it was raining so hard, we weren’t able to visit the castle.

Circle all the nouns in the sentence below. The leaves on our tree turned orange as the weather became colder.

Circle all the nouns in the sentence below. The leaves on our tree turned orange as the weather became colder.

Put the astronomer’s words into direct speech. The astronomer said it was his ambition to discover as much as possible about the solar system.

Put the astronomer’s words into direct speech. The astronomer said it was his ambition to discover as much as possible about the solar system. “In the future, it’s my ambition to discover as much as I can about the solar system” declared the astronomer.

Spelling Transporting Future Mattered Disruptive Variety Physically Substantial

What SATS are? The achievements of children in Year 2 and Year 6 are assessed at the end of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The children sit national test papers. The results of these tests reflect the National Curriculum level that the children are working at. They measure children’s understanding from across Key Stage 2 (Years 3, 4, 5, 6) Assessment tests written by examiners. The school has no knowledge of the content of the tests.

Levels of achievement Children should make two whole levels progress in Key Stage 2. Year 2 Average Level 2B Year 6 Average Level 4B 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A 4C 4B 4A 5C 5B 5A

Timetable for SAT week Monday 11 th MayTuesday 12 th MayWednesday 13 th May Thursday 14 th May Reading Comprehension Paper 1 hour (includes reading time and answering time) English Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation paper 45 minutes grammar and punctuation 20 minutes spelling Mental maths test Maths Paper 1 Non calculator Maths Paper 2 Non Calculator Writing composition and Science are teacher assessed. Level 6 tests will be in the afternoons.

Changes to SATs Reading Three unrelated texts. Children have 1 hour to read and answer. Texts ordered by difficulty. Maths Two non calculator paper. Pass threshold will be higher. Grammar and punctuation Capital letters have to be clearly distinguishable otherwise will be marked incorrect.

Your child’s learning leading up to the week. Normal curriculum including all subjects until 6 weeks before SAT week. Six weeks prior to SAT week- Revision based sessions in literacy and maths lessons. Normal lesson structure but revision of previous lessons. Small groups to work on areas children are finding difficult.

Procedures during the week It is important for children in Year 6 to feel that SAT week is comfortable and as normal a week as it can be. Therefore, previous assessments children take throughout the year follow the same format as SAT week. The children have regular spaces they sit in the classroom and regular equipment they use. In between SAT papers, the children will have normal topic based lessons.

Preparation for SAT week 3 practice papers before SAT week. December February April This allows: -Children to become used to language of papers -Children to become used to the time limits they have -Children to become used to the seating arrangement in the classroom. -Further allows staff to identify gaps in children’s understanding. Mental maths practice in pairs once a week.

Homework Revision guide based learning between February and April. Six weeks prior to SAT week, revision reward chart introduced. Children design own revision timetable.

Preparation tips · Listen to your child read and ask them questions about the characters, settings and themes. · Support your child with their revision homework – question them on areas they have tried to learn. · Encourage your child to complete their revision homework in regular short sessions throughout the week (no longer than 20 minutes). 6 weeks before SAT Week your child will receive a revision reward chart to encourage and motivate them to revise in exchange for merit stamps. · Encourage your child to go to bed at a reasonable time so they are fully alert in lessons.

Tips for during the week · Help your child to stay calm and think positively! The children will be fully prepared. Even though SAT week is important it is only one small part of the whole Year 6 experience. · Encourage your child to go to bed a little earlier than normal. · Make sure your child has breakfast in the morning. · Try and ensure that your child has a bottle of water and a snack for breaktime throughout the week.

Breakfast Every day during SATs week, a light breakfast of toast, fruit and a juice drink will be provided for the children. This is to complement their normal breakfast routine. It ensures that children are settled and alert for the day. They will be expected to come to school at normal time for this.

After SAT week- what happens? The learning doesn’t end! Normal curriculum will continue. Children will still have all lessons including literacy and maths. Visits to Coundon Court.

Getting the results Results will arrive back during the beginning of July. Marked by external examiners. Levels won’t be broken down into sublevels. Teacher assessment level will also be reported to parents.

Have a look! Feel free to have a look at the SAT papers around the hall.