1. Year 6 May 2018 A parent’s guide
Key Stage 2 Tests
Year 6
May 2018
A parent’s guide

2. Tests English – Reading test Spelling and Grammar Test Maths – 3 tests
Science – 2 tests

3. Description of English Tests
Reading comprehension - 1 hour
Grammar Test – 45 minutes
Spelling Test
Preparation in booster classes to brush up skills and help pupils learn test skills e.g. how to work to time.

4. English Writing is assessed throughout the year by teacher assessment.
The children have a Writing Sample Book. Work in this book is levelled.

7. Maths Mental Maths test has been replaced with Arithmetic Test
Reasoning Test 1 – 45 mins
Reasoning Test 2 – 45 mins
Help can be given with reading!

10. Write all the common multiples of 3 and 8 that are less than 50
Write the number that is one hundred thousand less than six million
Write the three missing digits to make this addition correct. 1 5 + 4
2 marks

11. Marking of tests By markers/examiners.
Tests are sent off immediately after completion.
Results are back in schools in July and are requested by secondary schools.

12. Science Test A & B – each 45 minutes long.
Help can be given with reading.
Lots of practice going on at the moment as the children are tested on everything learnt from
Year 3 – Year 6.

13. End of Key Stage 1 and 2
The new way of reporting will be using Scaled Scores

14. Assessment Key stage 2 tests results in July 2016
Each pupil registered for the tests will receive:
- a scaled score
- confirmation of whether or not they attained the national standard

15. National Curriculum Test Timetable 2018
Date
Activity
Monday 14th May 2018
English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 1: Grammar
English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 2: spelling
Tuesday 15th May 2018
Reading Comprehension Paper
Wednesday 16th May 2018
Mathematics Paper 1: arithmetic
Mathematics Paper 2: reasoning
Thursday 17th May 2018
Mathematics Paper 3: reasoning

16. How to help your child with revision and preparation