1. Elworth CE Primary School
A copy of this presentation will be ed to all Y6 parents and will also be available on our school website – Student Zone – KS2
SATs Workshop 9th January 2017

2. Statutory Attainment Tests
What are SATs?
Statutory Attainment Tests
The Key Stage 2 tests are designed to test pupils' knowledge and understanding of the Key Stage 2 programmes of study. They provide a snapshot of pupils' attainment at the end of the key stage.
Pupils take tests in:
English (Literacy)
Mathematics (Numeracy)
Science (currently biennial, 5% of schools in England, 5-10 children ‘randomly’ chosen – new tests from 2016 onwards)
Your child will be given:
a raw score (the number of marks awarded)
a scaled score (100 being the expected standard)
and confirmation of whether or not they attained the expected standard

3. National Standards
Levels have been replaced by a national standard. At the end of Y6 your child will be categorised as:
Working TOWARDS the expected standard /Has Not Met standard (below average)
Working AT the expected standard (average)
Working AT A GREATER DEPTH within the expected standard (above average)
N.B – There are no further tests as per previous years for ‘L6 children’

4. Maths (New Test Format)
The maths test is split into three papers;
Paper 1 = Arithmetic (30 minutes) – 40 marks* questions!
Paper 2 = Reasoning (40 minutes) – 35 marks*
Paper 3 = Reasoning (40 minutes) – 35 marks*
2016 Sample Papers:

5. Maths (Arithmetic Paper)
Children are given all of the equipment they will require for each paper e.g. pencil, ruler, mirror, protractor
Children may have questions read to them if necessary

6. Maths (Reasoning Papers)

7. English
The new English test framework is now split into three different sections:
Reading Paper = 50 marks (New Test Format)
Grammar, Punctuation & Vocabulary = 50 marks
Spelling = 20 marks
NB: Writing is not assessed externally. Writing is teacher assessed throughout the year – all children will have a portfolio of independent work on which a judgement is made. Schools are moderated by external agencies to ensure accurate judgements are made.

8. English (Reading) 2016 Sample Papers

9. English (SPAG) 2016 Sample Papers

10. Science (New Test Format)
The science test is split into three papers;
Paper 1 (Biology) = 25 minutes Paper 2 (Chemistry) = 25 minutes Paper 3 (Physics) = 25 minutes
Each paper generally tests a different set of science topics
5% of schools nationwide are randomly selected – approximately 9500 Y6 children.
*5-10 Y6 children within a school are then chosen to sit the tests*
Schools are informed by the end of March (Easter Holidays) – no news is good news!
Science tests DO NOT take place during SATs week – Pupils will sit the tests within a two week period in June
School/Individual pupil results are not reported – only nationwide data – schools are not involved in the administration of these tests.

11. Science (Sample materials)

12. Statutory SATs Trialling
All schools are now statutorially obliged to participate in trialling future SATs tests if selected! For example, 2018/20 Science SATs will be trialled this year.
Y6 children will undertake trial SATs in one subject area only sometime between April & June – no trial tests will be administered during SATs week.
All trial tests are administered externally – no feedback given
Although trial schools are randomly chosen it is possible that a school could be selected two years running 

13. SPAG Paper 2 -Spelling Test
Timetable
Monday  8th May
Tuesday  9th May
Wednesday 10th May
Thursday 11th May
Friday 12th May
Reading test 60 minutes
reading & answering questions
SPAG Paper 1
45 minutes
Maths Paper 1
Arithmetic
30 minutes
Maths Paper 3 Reasoning
40 minutes 
SPAG Paper 2 -Spelling Test
15 minutes
Maths Paper 2 Reasoning
Time will also be allocated for any children with concerns or worries for teacher/child 1:1 support.
During the afternoons, children will be taking part in Physical Education activities, fun sessions and art activities.
Breakfast Club – every day of SATs week (except Friday)…8.30am onwards…volunteers welcome!

14. How can you help now?
Support with homework (try to provide a noise/stress-free working environment).
Help with structuring work time (no less than 20 mins, no more than 45 mins).
If extra work is given keep it short and sharp, with time to relax (use SATs resources where possible to help familiarisation and ensure continuity).
Ask questions in context when possible e.g at the supermarket (focus on the basics to help build confidence).
Discussion - encourage your child to discuss/share any homework and how they feel about undertaking SATs…share with their class teacher if necessary

15. What are we doing as a school?
Informal English/Maths Homework clubs – children are welcome to attend at a lunchtime to complete homework tasks or ask for support
1-2-1& Intervention Grps – selected children receive additional support during afternoon sessions as per their needs (20-45mins per session).
Targeted Support within the classroom
Between January and May –SATs questions, Practice tests, arithmetic tests.
Monday After-School Revision ( pm) – Small groups work with the same member of staff every week (Grammar/Arithmetic focus) for the whole term.

16. How can you help your child in the week of SATs?
Keep it calm.
Keep it normal.
Get to school with plenty of time.
Encourage them to eat breakfast (attend Breakfast Club if possible).
Let them relax in the evenings – if they don’ t know it at this stage they are unlikely to learn it now!
Ask children about their tests after each day – encourage children not to worry about their performance...don’t dwell on mistakes...look forward towards Friday!

17. Revision Resources
5 revision books for £7.50 -FREE ANSWER BOOK! Available to buy now or from the school office!

18. Useful Websites
(Username: elworthps Password: divide82)
(All children have their own log-ins and password)
(All children have their own log-ins and password)
(useful info for parents)
(useful and engaging activities and fun investigations to encourage and revise mathematical thinking/reasoning)
(a complete glossary with examples of all grammar coverage for Year 6)

19. Many thanks for your continued support
Questions, comments or concerns?