1. GOSFORTH EAST MIDDLE KEY STAGE 2 SATS 2016

2. BACKGROUND Children will complete a range of tests in English and Mathematics.

3. MATHEMATICS TEST The following papers are included: Paper 1: Arithmetic Paper 2: Reasoning Paper 3: Reasoning Children are practising regularly to ensure they are familiar with the test papers and format of questions.

4. PAPER 1: ARITHMETIC  36 questions in 30 minutes  40 marks available  In this test, all questions are worth 1 mark each except…  Long division and long multiplication questions, which are worth 2 marks each.  Pupils will be awarded 2 marks for a correct answer but they may get 1 mark for showing a formal method.

5. 48 ÷ 6 = 123 × 2 = 1,034 + 586 = 2.5 + 0.05 = 1.28 × 100 = 20% of 1,500 = 7,505 ÷ 5 = 234,897 - 45,996 = 1 MARK ARITHMETIC PAPER

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7. PAPER 2 & 3: REASONING  20 questions in 40 minutes  35 marks available  Some questions have a method box  For these questions children may get a mark for showing their method.

8. REASONING PAPER 2 MARKS

9. REASONING PAPER 1 MARK

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11. 2 MARKS REASONING PAPER

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13. REASONING PAPER 2 MARKS

14. Times tables and related division facts Practical maths  Finding change whilst shopping. How much would two of something cost?  Distances - how far have we travelled?  Telling the time 12 hour and 24 hour. How long does a TV show last?  In the kitchen reading the scales/divisions on measuring jugs  Use the links on our website, play number games and use Apps on iPads etc. Little and often – don’t be tempted to overload. TOP TIPS

15. ENGLISH TESTS The following papers are included: Reading Grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 1: Grammar, punctuation and vocabulary Paper 2: Spelling (20 words) Children are practising regularly to ensure they are familiar with the test papers and format of questions.

16. WRITING (TEACHER ASSESSMENT) Writing is assessed by the English teachers. Individual pieces of work are not assessed, instead teachers will look at the most recent pieces of writing to make a judgement. Pupils complete at least three pieces of writing in their assessment book each half term.

17. READING  Reading booklet and separate answer booklet (texts and questions in order of difficulty)  50 marks  1800-2300 words  60 minutes (including reading time)

18. READING Fiction, non-fiction and poetry 50 marks 36 questions on sample 1800-2300 words 60 minutes (including reading time)

19. READING Question types  Multiple choice  Ordering  Matching  Labelling  Find and copy  Open-ended response questions, which require pupils to explain fully. Unfamiliar question types  Predict what might happen from details stated and implied.  Explaining and understanding the vocabulary in context.  Making comparisons within texts.

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23. READING 3 MARKS

24. READING 2 MARKS

25. TOP TIPS Practise skimming and scanning techniques under timed conditions. Use the text to answer the questions. Explain answers using evidence from the text.

26. GRAMMAR, PUNCTUATION & SPELLING (GPS)  Paper 1: Grammar, punctuation and vocabulary  Paper 2: Spelling (20 words) Paper 1: 50 marks 45 minutes Paper 2: 20 marks15 minutes (approximately)

27. GRAMMAR, PUNCTUATION & SPELLING (GPS) 1 MARK

28. GRAMMAR, PUNCTUATION & SPELLING (GPS) 1 MARK

29. GRAMMAR, PUNCTUATION & SPELLING (GPS) 1 MARK

30. GRAMMAR, PUNCTUATION & SPELLING (GPS) 1 MARK

31. GRAMMAR, PUNCTUATION & SPELLING (GPS) 1 MARK

32. SPELLING 1.discover 2.mission 3.loose 4.sign 5.country 6.gymnastics 7.edible 8.posture 9.sleigh 10.delicious

33. SPELLING 11. scent 12. illusion 13. re-enter 14. parachute 15. abundance 16. unavoidably 17. dissolve 18. ominous 19. drawer 20. possession

34. TOP TIPS Words can mean different things depending on the context, e.g. ‘orange’ can be a noun ‘Katy ate an orange.’ or an adjective ‘…the orange roses’. Accuracy is very important: capital letters must be really clear and should not be used in the middle of words. Incorrect use of capital letters will be marked as incorrect. Use the correct terminology.

35. HOW TO REVISE  Concentrate on areas of weakness, not what your child can do easily.  Short, frequent bursts of 15 to 20 minutes are more effective than prolonged periods of study.  Use revision guides and/or internet sites. There are several useful links in the booklets and on the school website.

36. Thank you for your time this evening.