1. Elworth CE Primary School
A copy of/link to this presentation will be ed to all Y6 parents and will also be available on our school website – Student Zone – SATs Revision
SATs Workshop 31st January 2018

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
Mathematics
Science (currently biennial, 5% of schools in England, 5 children ‘randomly’ chosen)
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 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)

4. Reporting - National Standards
Below Average
Average
Above Average
Reading
Has Not The Expected Standard
(NS)
Working At The Expected Standard
(AS)
N/A
SPaG
Maths
Writing (Teacher Assessment)
Working Towards The Expected Standard (WTS)
Working At The Expected Standard (EXP)
Working At Greater Depth Within The Expected Standard (GDS)

5. Scaled Scores 80-99 100 101-120 Below Average Average Above Average
NB – Y6 children have a scaled score prediction based on their Y2 attainment.

6. 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*
Sample Papers:

7. 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

8. Maths (Reasoning Papers)

9. 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 the LEA to ensure accurate judgements are made.

10. English (Reading) 2016 Sample Papers

11. English (SPAG) 2016 Sample Papers

12. 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 Y6 children within a school are then chosen to sit the tests*
Schools are informed by the end of April – 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.

13. Science (Sample materials)

14. Statutory SATs Trialling
All schools are now statutorily obliged to participate in trialling future SATs tests if selected! For example, 2019/21 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 

15. SPAG Paper 2 -Spelling Test
Timetable
Monday  14th May
Tuesday  15th May
Wednesday 16th May
Thursday 17th May
Friday 18th May
SPAG Paper 1
45 minutes
Reading test 60 minutes
reading & answering questions
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!

16. 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

17. 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 (During & After School) – selected children receive additional support during these sessions as per their needs.
Targeted Support within the classroom between January and May –SATs questions, Practice tests, arithmetic tests.

18. 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!

19. CGP – Revision Resources

20. School Website – Student Zone/SATs Revision

21. 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)

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