1. Rothwell Victoria School Year 6 SATs Information Evening Welcome ‘Teaching is good’ ‘Teachers have very good relationships with pupils and plan lessons that interest and enthuse them.’ (Ofsted March 2014) A Happy Place To Learn

2. Aims of the meeting: To provide you with details about Year 6 SATsTo provide you with details about Year 6 SATs To discuss ways of supporting your childTo discuss ways of supporting your child To answer any questions you may have relating to Year 6 SATsTo answer any questions you may have relating to Year 6 SATs

3. What are SATs? Statutory Assessment Tests which all pupils take nationally at the end of Key Stage two.Statutory Assessment Tests which all pupils take nationally at the end of Key Stage two. They provide a snapshot of attainment in English and mathematics.They provide a snapshot of attainment in English and mathematics. All tests (with the exception of writing) are marked externally and reported in the end of year report.All tests (with the exception of writing) are marked externally and reported in the end of year report. Levels of achievement Working below the expected standard Working at the expected standardWorking at the expected standard Working above the expected standardWorking above the expected standard

4. SATs TESTS 2016 In 2014/15 a new national curriculum framework was introduced by the government for Years 1, 3, 4 and 5 However, Years 2 and 6 (due to statutory testing) continued to study the previous curriculum for one further year. In 2015/16 children in all years at Key Stage 1 and 2 are expected to now study the new national curriculum. KS1 (Year 2) and KS2 SATs (Year 6) will reflect the new curriculum for the first time this year. If your child is in Year 6 this year, they will be the first pupils to receive the new tests and the first to receive the new style of reporting results.

5. Reporting ‘Old’ national curriculum levels (e.g. Level 3, 4, 5) have now been abolished, as set out in the government guidelines. From 2016, test scores will be reported as ‘scaled scores’. This means it is very difficult to compare the assessment of a previous year with the current year. Your child will still be taught with the highest expectations and cover all required elements of the curriculum, similar to previous years. The new curriculum is more rigorous and sets high expectations which all schools have had to work hard to meet since the beginning of last year

6. Scaled Scores What is meant by ‘scaled scores’? It is planned that 100 will always represent the ‘national standard’. Each pupil’s raw test score will therefore be converted into a score on the scale, either at, above or below 100. The scale will have a lower end point somewhere below 100 and an upper end point above 100. A child who achieves the ‘national standard’ (a score of 100) will be judged to have demonstrated sufficient knowledge in the areas assessed by the tests. In July 2016 for the first publication of test results, each pupil will receive: o A raw score (number of raw marks awarded). o A scaled score in each tested subject. o Confirmation of whether or not they attained the national standard

7. The Tests Key Stage 2 SATs take place nationally in the week commencing 9th May 2016. Statutory tests will be administered in the following subjects: o Reading (60 minutes) o Spelling (approximately 15 minutes) o Punctuation, Vocabulary and Grammar (45 minutes) o Mathematics - Paper 1: Arithmetic (30 minutes) - Paper 2: Reasoning (40 minutes) - Paper 3: Reasoning (40 minutes) In addition, some schools will be required to take part in Science testing, consisting of three tests in Biology, Physics and Chemistry. Not all schools will take part in this sampling, which takes place on a later date. All tests are externally marked. Writing will be ‘Teacher Assessed’ internally, as in recent years.

8. English Reading Paper Multiple choice Short answers 1 mark Longer answers 2 or 3 marks Only general instructions can be read 2014 CHANGE - Three or four texts increasing in difficulty – not theme linked 2014 CHANGE - One hour to read text and complete questions at own pace Test can include a wide range of texts Total of 50 marks Checking through work is really importantChecking through work is really important

9. Reading – How can I help my child? Encourage your child to read a variety of text types. Ask questions about what they have read; e.g. What makes you think that? How do you feel about…? Can you explain why…? I wonder why the author used that word / phrase? Use the sample questions from the sheet sent home at the beginning of the year.

10. English Writing Writing in ALL areas assessed throughout the yearWriting in ALL areas assessed throughout the year Every piece countsEvery piece counts Each text type – and different genresEach text type – and different genres Writing is moderated by local authorityWriting is moderated by local authority Children will be teacher assessed against a new interim frameworkChildren will be teacher assessed against a new interim framework Children will be scored as: working below, woring at or working above the expected standardChildren will be scored as: working below, woring at or working above the expected standard

11. English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (SPAG) Grammar, Punctuation and VocabularyGrammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary (word classes, functions of words eg nouns, adverbs / features of different types of sentence / grammar of complex sentences / formal and informal language / use of ambitious vocabulary / punctuation / proof reading. 45 minutes – short answer questions Spelling. This is around 15 minutes but not strictly timed – 20 sentences from which targeted spelling words have been missed out. Really important children learn spelling rules and applying them. Rules are what we foucs on as spelling homeworkSpelling. This is around 15 minutes but not strictly timed – 20 sentences from which targeted spelling words have been missed out. Really important children learn spelling rules and applying them. Rules are what we foucs on as spelling homework Checking through work is really importantChecking through work is really important

12. Mathematics Paper 1 – ArithmeticPaper 1 – Arithmetic Paper 2 – ReasoningPaper 2 – Reasoning Paper 3 - ReasoningPaper 3 - Reasoning 2014 CHANGE -No calculators in either paper Reading encouraged Checking through work is really important

13. Maths - How can I help my child? Learn tables both the multiplication and division. Estimate the cost of a shopping bill/takeaway Tell the time using both digital and analogue clocks Calculate the length of programmes on the television Work out lengths of bus journeys Learn how many days in each month Measure facts and conversions

14. Teacher Assessment This is an essential part of the national curriculum assessment and reporting arrangements. It is carried out as part of teaching and learning in the classroom.This is an essential part of the national curriculum assessment and reporting arrangements. It is carried out as part of teaching and learning in the classroom. Teacher assessment results are reported alongside the test results. Both have equal status and provide complimentary information about a pupils attainment. Judgements are based on the level descriptors in the national curriculumTeacher assessment results are reported alongside the test results. Both have equal status and provide complimentary information about a pupils attainment. Judgements are based on the level descriptors in the national curriculum

15. Teacher assessment – a judgment for English reading, writing, speaking and listeningEnglish reading, writing, speaking and listening Mathematics – Number, Geometry, Measure, Algebra, Ratio, StatisticsMathematics – Number, Geometry, Measure, Algebra, Ratio, Statistics ScienceScience An overall teacher assessment for each of the above subjects.An overall teacher assessment for each of the above subjects.

16. Year 6 How can I help my child? Ensure good attendance and punctuality Check your child’s homework and homework diary. Write a positive comment to encourage them! Use revision websites Ensure they are present throughout SATs week Avoid planning holidays in term time Ensure they get enough sleep Ensure they eat enough breakfast Ensure they comes to school with a mid morning snack and water bottle Encourage them. The children may be worried without showing it.

17. Why should you help? Research has shown that children who achieve expected standard at the end of Key Stage 2, will gain the expected five GCSEs with grades A-C at the end of Key Stage three.Research has shown that children who achieve expected standard at the end of Key Stage 2, will gain the expected five GCSEs with grades A-C at the end of Key Stage three. No matter what your child’s wishes are for the future, it is expected by most employers that any candidate for a job interview will, as a minimum, have GCSE Maths and English or their equivalent.No matter what your child’s wishes are for the future, it is expected by most employers that any candidate for a job interview will, as a minimum, have GCSE Maths and English or their equivalent.

18. Pupils who are ill on the day of a KS2 SATs test will be able to sit it within a week (until 2012 they were asked to sit the test within two days).

19. Thank-you for attending. Any Questions? Maths Revision Booklet –please take one Revision websites – please take a letter Sample tests - please DO NOT TAKE