1. Year 6 SATs Tests 2015 11 th to 15 th May

2. Time Table for The Week DateLevel 3-5 TestsLevel 6 Tests Monday 12 th MayEnglish Reading Test Tuesday 13 th MayEnglish Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Test Wednesday 14 th May Mental Mathematics Test Mathematics – Test A Thursday 15 th MayMathematics – Test BMathematics -Paper 1 Mathematics -Paper 2

3. The Reading Test Level 3-5 This year the texts in the levels 3-5 English reading booklet will not be linked by a theme.This year the texts in the levels 3-5 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.The booklet will contain three or four texts. The least demanding text will come first with the following texts increasing in level of difficulty. Instead of being given 15 minutes reading time and 45 minutes to answer the questions, children will have a total of one hour to read the texts and complete the questions at their own pace.Instead of being given 15 minutes reading time and 45 minutes to answer the questions, children will have a total of one hour to read the texts and complete the questions at their own pace.

4. The Reading Test Level 3-5 The reading answer booklet will comprise of approximately 35 to 40 questions (totalling 50 marks).The reading answer booklet will comprise of approximately 35 to 40 questions (totalling 50 marks). Children can refer back to the texts in the reading booklet throughout the tests.Children can refer back to the texts in the reading booklet throughout the tests. Questions are: shorter, closed response items and longer, more open response types.Questions are: shorter, closed response items and longer, more open response types. Questions are worth 1,2 or 3 marks.Questions are worth 1,2 or 3 marks.

5. Reading Test Level 6 A reading booklet containing around three or four texts based on the same theme which children have 10 minutes to read.A reading booklet containing around three or four texts based on the same theme which children have 10 minutes to read. They may refer back to the text to answer questions.They may refer back to the text to answer questions. There are approximately 25 questions (Totalling 30-35marks)There are approximately 25 questions (Totalling 30-35marks) They have 50 minutes to answer the questions.They have 50 minutes to answer the questions. Questions are worth 1,2,3 or 4 marks.Questions are worth 1,2,3 or 4 marks.

6. A pupil must achieve a level 5 in the levels 3-5 test and pass the corresponding level 6 test in the same year to be awarded an overall level 6 result. If the pupil doesn’t pass the level 6 test they will be awarded the level achieved in the levels 3-5 test. Level 6 tests

7. English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Test The test will assess children’s ability in grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary.The test will assess children’s ability in grammar, punctuation, spelling and vocabulary. Paper 1 (Grammar & Punctuation) – pupils have 45minutes to complete the test, answering the questions in the answer booklet. Paper 2 (Spelling) - the test consists of an answer sheet for pupils to complete and a test transcript to be read by the test administrator. They have to write the 20 missing words on the answer sheet. The results for the English test will be reported separately by the Department of Education. This means no overall English level will be given.The results for the English test will be reported separately by the Department of Education. This means no overall English level will be given. Pupil’s writing will be assessed by Teachers.Pupil’s writing will be assessed by Teachers.

8. Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPAG) Test Level 6 The test consists of the three written papersThe test consists of the three written papers Paper 1: the children have 30 minutes to write an extended piece for a given topic Paper 2: the children will have 20 minutes to complete the short answer test Paper 3: the children will have to spell 15 words which are read to them by the class teacher Children’s marks from all three tests are aggregated to calculate their overall level.Children’s marks from all three tests are aggregated to calculate their overall level.

9. Mathematics Tests Level 3-5 There will be NO calculator paper this year.There will be NO calculator paper this year. Test A is a non calculator paper, lasting 45 minutes. (40 marks)Test A is a non calculator paper, lasting 45 minutes. (40 marks) Test B is a non calculator paper lasting 45 minutes long.(40 marks)Test B is a non calculator paper lasting 45 minutes long.(40 marks) Mental Mathematics test lasts 20 minutes. (20 marks)Mental Mathematics test lasts 20 minutes. (20 marks) Children’s marks from all three tests are aggregated to calculate their overall mathematics level.Children’s marks from all three tests are aggregated to calculate their overall mathematics level.

10. Mathematics Tests Level 6 Paper 1 is a non calculator paper, lasting 30 minutes.Paper 1 is a non calculator paper, lasting 30 minutes. Paper 2 is a calculator paper lasting 30 minutes long.Paper 2 is a calculator paper lasting 30 minutes long. Children’s marks from both tests are aggregated to calculate their overall mathematics level.Children’s marks from both tests are aggregated to calculate their overall mathematics level.

11. Top Tips Ensure children have a good night’s sleep before the tests.Ensure children have a good night’s sleep before the tests. Make sure children have breakfast before they come to school.Make sure children have breakfast before they come to school. Talk to them about the tests.Talk to them about the tests. Don’t put too much pressure on them.Don’t put too much pressure on them.