1. End of key stage 1 tests 2017

2. We will be looking at: The National curriculum 2014
Age related expectations
Tests and scaled scores
Sample tests and frameworks
KS1 end of year assessments

3. Expectations
In September 2014 the new National Curriculum raised expectations
This curriculum is now embedded and your children have been working on it since entering year 1
We are still working with an interim framework for assessment

4. Scaled Scores Used for reporting National Curriculum test outcomes
Scaled score help test results to be reported consistently and maintain meaning over time
2 pupils achieving the same scaled score in different years will have demonstrated the same attainment
National Standard will be 100
Raw score that equates to 100 might be different each year

5. Reporting scaled scores
Raw score will be translated to scaled score using a conversion table
Pupils will receive a raw score, scaled score and confirmation of attainment of the national standard

6. KS1 tests
Reading
2 papers – 1 with text and questions combined, 1 with more challenging text with questions in a separate booklet.
Texts will be unrelated
Different text types e.g. fiction, non-fiction, poetry
Greater focus on comprehension
Grammar, punctuation and spelling (not compulsory this year)
One short answer paper
One spelling test - complete sentences with word missing
Emphasis on technical aspects of grammar
No English writing test

9. Paper 2 – separate question and answer booklet

10. Grammar paper

14. Mathematics 2 papers (1 arithmetic, 1 mathematical reasoning)
Arithmetic test to assess basic mathematical calculations
Questions will cover:
calculations involving the four operations (using 2 digit numbers)
calculations with fractions

15. Some examples:
87-40 = =
50- ? = 20
8 x 10 =
2 x 0 =
35 ÷ 5 =
One quarter of 20
65 + ? = 93

16. Paper 2

21. How we deliver the tests
Not test situation
Whole class, groups or individuals
All children to sit the suite of tests
Breaks and rests can be incorporated

22. When will it take place? SATs week – 15th May 2017
Revision will take place in the weeks prior to SATs after the Easter holiday
Marked internally
Moderated by locality

23. Teacher Assessment
In addition to the tests teachers will still assess using the interim assessment frameworks to assess:
English reading and writing
Mathematics
Science

24. How can you help your child?
Read as much as possible with your child
Practise simple addition and subtraction problems
Practise times tables and related division facts
Look at sample materials on the government website:

25. Most importantly…
Don’t worry! Let us guide your child through this experience.