1. SATS Information Evening: 25th April 2016

2. To answer any questions you may have about the SATs.
General Information – when, where and what?
What are the reading tests like?
What is the spelling, punctuation and grammar test like?
How will writing be assessed?
What are the maths tests like?
Any questions?

3. SATs Timetable – May 8th Day 9:00am 10:30am 1:00pm Mon 8th
English Reading
Tues
9th
English Grammar, Punctuation and spelling
Weds
10th
Maths Test Arithmetic
Maths Test Reasoning Paper 1
Thurs
11th
Maths Test
Reasoning Paper 2
Fri
12th

4. Common questions Where will the children sit the test?
What help will my child receive during the test?
What equipment will my child need?
What happens if my child is absent on the day?
When will my child know how well they have done?
1. In the classroom, which

5. What do the children get out of the revision?
The obvious – the children revisit the topics and skills they need in order to complete the questions and tasks to the best of their ability
Children have the opportunity to steer their own learning needs; asking for clarification and support where needed
They learn valuable study skills, which they can take with them to secondary school
The children enjoy the quizzes, games etc. in the lessons
Familiarity with the process, timing within each test and requirements – builds tenacity

6. How have we revised? Practising NEW SATS papers Continuous Assessment
Booster Classes
Focused Maths Lessons
Focused Spelling (RWI spelling scheme)
Focused SPaG Lessons & short tests
Guided and Independent Reading
Home Learning (SPaG.com & Mathletics)
Target Setting and Peer Mentoring

7. Reading Accuracy (decoding familiar and unfamiliar words correctly)
Fluency (speed and confidence)
Comprehension (drawing meaning from text)
Inference & Deduction (reading between the lines)
It’s not a memory test
3 Separate texts – unlinked
1 hour for the test

8. The Reading Test… (1 mark)
In which year did the first international games for disabled athletes take place?
(up to 2 marks)
….pain flared in her knees.
Why is this an effective way of describing how Fiona felt after she fell down the stairs?

9. Reading continued… (up to 3 marks)
How does Fiona’s accident change how she feels about Grandpa?
Explain your answer fully, using the text to support your answer.
1 Hour

10. Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) EPG
Test format Punctuation, sentence-grammar and vocabulary will all be assessed by a series of short-answer questions in a variety of formats. Some question formats will be familiar to children from the current English reading tests and some new ones will be introduced.

11. Spelling
The spelling test will assess 20 words and will contribute towards the whole-test score
There are lists of past spelling words available although there is no guarantee these words will be tested this year. The test follows spelling rules.

12. Format of the SPaG Test
1.Circle all the adverbs in the sentence below.
Open the drawers carefully and quietly when using the filing cabinet.
1 mark

16. How do we assess writing?
Continuous, through all subjects
Moderated as a school
Confirm moderation with local cluster schools
Confirm moderation with Warwickshire schools
LEA external assessment (Pending)

17. What are the Maths tests like?
3 Key areas
Fluency - calculations
Reasoning – deepen understanding and explain
Problem Solving – applying these skills

18. Mental Arithmetic Paper
No-calculator paper.
30 minutes.

19. Reasoning Papers 1 & 2
No calculator paper.
40 minutes.

20. What is the Mental Maths paper like?
GONE
Worth 20 marks
Approx 15 mins
Answer sheet with key details to assist
Played on CD
5, 10 & 15 second questions

21. Conversion tables for RAW scores released Tuesday 4th July
Reporting Results
These will come out in July and will be shared with you once we have checked them.
Conversion tables for RAW scores released Tuesday 4th July
A score of 100 will mean your child will be working at the national average or ARE (age related expectations)
You will receive
A SPaG score
Maths score
A reading score
Writing teacher assessment level (Age Expected)

22. Misc
Breakfast in the school from 8:20am during SATs week Monday - Thursday
Early nights and lots of sleep
Take it as a challenge
A good breakfast
LOTS OF PRAISE AND ENCOURAGEMENT!

23. Useful Resources Websites www.emaths.co.uk www.sat-papers.co.uk