Willow Tree Community Primary School

What does SATs stand for? Statutory Assessment Tests (also includes Teacher Assessment). Usually taken at the end of Key Stage 1 (at age 7) and at the end of Key Stage 2 (at age 11).

What is the information used for? * 07/16/96 What is the information used for? Secondary schools will use the results of the tests for when children start in September. All schools are measured by both pupil progress and pupil achievement. *

How are the children assessed? For children working at age expected standards and above, there are two sorts of assessments: tests teacher assessments.

2012013 Test Timetable3 Test 2015 Test Timetable Monday 9 May English reading test, reading booklet and associated answer booklet. Tuesday 10 May English grammar, punctuation and spelling test, Paper 1, short answer questions. English grammar, punctuation and spelling test, Paper 2, spelling. Wednesday 11 May Mathematics, Paper 1, arithmetic test. Mathematics, Paper 2, reasoning. Thursday 12 May Mathematics Paper 3, reasoning.

What do the tests involve? 27 April 2017

ENGLISH 27 April 2017

Reading Comprehension The texts in the English reading booklet will not be linked by a theme. The booklet will contain three or four texts. The least demanding text will come first with the following texts increasing in level of difficulty. Children will have a total of one hour to read the texts and complete the questions at their own pace. The reading answer booklet will comprise approximately 35 to 40 questions which are a mixture of: shorter, closed response items (such as multiple choice and matching questions); shorter, open response items; and longer, open response items that require children to explain and comment on the texts in order to demonstrate a full understanding.

English grammar, punctuation and spelling The grammar test will assess children’s abilities in the following technical aspects of English: - grammar - punctuation - spelling - vocabulary

The English grammar, punctuation and spelling test has two components: a booklet of short-answer questions a spelling task Paper 1, the short-answer questions, consists of between 40 and 50 questions assessing grammar, punctuation and vocabulary. The questions are: selected response items (such as multiple choice questions) or short, open response items, in which children may have to write a word, a few words or a sentence. 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.

Examples Circle all the adverbs in the sentence below. * Examples 07/16/96 Circle all the adverbs in the sentence below. The friendly postman carefully delivered the letters. Use the verb create as an adjective in a sentence. ______________ *

Before he could go swimming, Ali packed his towel. Underline the subordinate clause in each sentence below. One has been done for you. Although his Mum thought they were very smart, Peter disliked his new trousers. Before he could go swimming, Ali packed his towel.

MATHS

The mathematics test consists of: two non-calculator papers, Paper 1 and Paper 2, each lasting 40 minutes Arithmatic test, lasting 30 minutes Children’s marks from all three tests are collated to calculate their overall mathematics score.

What help can children have? In the reading test, children must read the text and questions by themselves, but may have help recording their answers, if this is done in a normal classroom situation. In maths, teachers can read questions to any child who asks, some children will have the whole paper read to them, on a one to one. Teachers can encourage, but not guide or say that an answer is correct or incorrect. Some children can be given up to 25% extra time if they have identified needs. This has to be applied for in advance. Words on a test paper can be transcribed where a marker may not be able to read a child’s answer.

How is the school helping to prepare the children? By practising key skills, which will prepare the children for the process of the tests. By using revision materials –BBC Bitesize programs, Sumdog etc Through lessons in class: - making sure the children have covered all of the areas upon which they may be tested targeted group work Booster groups for specific targets Sending home practice SAT’s tests.

How can parents help? Help with revision – reading, mental maths, writing, comprehension Use Revision websites. - A few suggested sites: http://uk.ixl.com/math/year-6 www.mathszone.co.uk http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/ http://www.satsguide.co.uk/ www.sumdog.com Early nights and a ‘normal’ routine.

What can we provide for parents? On our website are links to the following things: All sample papers Sumdog website Glossary of all grammar terms