1. Alameda Middle School
Inspire, Achieve, Excel
Preparing for SATs 2017

2. SATs evening 2017 Introduction to SATs Miss Warner
Preparing for SATs Mrs McKinnon
English F5 and F6
Maths F2 and F3
Have a go Hall

3. SATs Explained Standard Assessment Tests. 7 Years Key Stage 1 11 Years
GCSE
Expected level
Level 2
Was: Level 4
Now: “Expected” or “Secondary ready” (approximately old Level 5C) C
Now GCSE level 4/5
Beyond expectations
Level 3
Was: Level 5/6
Now “Exceeding”, “Mastery” or “Greater Depth”
A*/A/B
Now GCSE level 6/7/8/9

4. English – Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS)
SATs Dates
Monday 8th May
English - Reading Test
(60 minutes)
Tuesday 9th May
English – Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS)
(45 minutes)
Wednesday 10th May
Mathematics Paper 1
Arithmetic (30 minutes)
Mathematics Paper 2
Mathematical fluency, problem solving, mathematical reasoning (40 minutes)
Thursday 11th May
Mathematics Paper 3
Mathematical fluency, problem solving, mathematical reasoning (40 minutes)
There is no calculator paper

5. How are we supporting students to prepare for SATs?
Rigorous assessment of both daily in-class work, and formally assessed work (writing, reading and SPaG)
English and maths intervention/ booster groups – reviewed half-termly
Morning reading groups
Lexia phonics support (where needed)
Mock SATs weeks – confidence with timetable for May and processes
English and maths weekly drop-in
Morning MyMaths groups
Grammar Hammer
Whole-school initiatives for presentation and literacy
Use of English and maths focused starters in all lessons
Form time English and maths focused activities/ challenges

6. Supporting your child Thank you for coming along this evening.
All children are invited to our breakfast club in SATs week.
Preparation should be little and often.
Revision materials, CGP booklets, revision websites.
Work space.
A “can do” attitude.
Rest and relaxation are important too. Early nights for everyone, particularly in the week of the tests.

7. More ideas… SATs questions are often about the real world
Maths – working out change, telling the time, reading timetables.
English – reading, looking at newspapers and leaflets.
More ideas in the subject sessions.

8. And finally
Your child’s English and Maths teachers are all happy to speak to you and offer any advice.
Thank you.