1. SATs 2018 Red Hill Primary School 15th March 2018

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SATs
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KS2 SATs were reorganised to be in line with the new national curriculum in May 2016.
The new-style SATs (first sat in 2016) for English and maths reflect the new national curriculum, and are more rigorous than previous years’ tests. There is also a different marking and grading system replacing national curriculum levels.
At the end of Year 6, children sit tests in:
Reading Maths Spelling, punctuation and grammar
They are set and marked externally, and the results are used to measure the school’s performance (for example, through reporting to Ofsted and published league tables). Your child’s marks will be used in conjunction with teacher assessment to give a broader picture of their attainment and progress from Key Stage 1. It also serves as a baseline for Secondary schools – and will help teachers to understand the standard your child is working at. Furthermore, it is a celebration of successes at the end of their primary career. *

3. How is SATs week organised?*
How is SATs week organised?
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A timetable is issued to school, telling us on which days tests must be administered.
We can determine at what time tests begin.
All children must sit the tests at the same time.
Test papers can only be opened 1 hour before the tests begin.
Tests are completed in familiar rooms such as classrooms, with any displays that may help covered over.
The Local Authority monitor 10% of schools per year.
Children are divided into groups for test administration to ensure they are properly supported and feel secure. *

4. When do these tests happen?*
When do these tests happen?
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5. What level should children be at?*
What level should children be at?
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The government no longer publishes levels.
At the end of the year, the pupils will be classed as:
Working towards the expected standard
Working within the expected standard
From the tests, the results will be published in the form of a scaled score.
The score of 100 is an average nationally.
For writing, children will be classed as
Working at greater depth *

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Reading
The children are given a reading booklet with three separate texts in it and an answer booklet with comprehension questions.
They have a total of one hour to read the texts and complete the questions at their own pace.
If the pupil is entitled to extra time, they will have 1 hour and 15 minutes.
It is important that they look for evidence for their answers in the text to get the marks.
The reading test is out of 50. Last year they needed 26 marks to pass and 39 marks for greater depth.
The reading answer booklet will comprise approximately 35 to 40 questions (totalling 50 marks). The questions are:
shorter, closed response items (such as multiple choice and matching questions);
shorter, open response items
longer, open response items that require children to explain and comment on the texts in order to demonstrate a full understanding.
Questions are worth 1, 2 or 3 marks. *

7. Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling*
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Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
It assesses children’s abilities in the following technical aspects of English:
grammar;
punctuation;
spelling;
vocabulary.
The children are required to complete a GPS test, which is a booklet with generally short answer questions.
The have a total of 45 minutes to complete the test at their own pace (56 minutes if extra time)
They also have to complete a spelling test of 20 spellings.
The GPS test is out of 50 and the spelling test is out of 20. The scores are added together. Last year, you needed 36 marks to pass and 56 marks for greater depth.
Teachers may read questions in both written papers to pupils if asked. *

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11. Maths There are 3 tests in all.*
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Maths
There are 3 tests in all.
Paper 1 Arithmetic (30 minutes/37.5 minutes) 40 marks
This test is calculations only and requires speed and accuracy.
Paper 2 Reasoning (45 minutes/56 minutes) 35 marks
Paper 3 Reasoning (45 minutes/56 minutes) 35 marks
The scores are added together and pupils are given a mark out of 110. Last year, they needed 58 to pass and 96 for greater depth.
Teachers may read questions in both written papers to pupils if asked. *

15. What help can the children have?*
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What help can the children have?
In the reading test, children must read the text and questions by themselves, but can read the question to an adult if this helps them.
In maths and GPS teachers can read questions to any child who asks. It is assessing their maths and GPS – not their reading.
Teachers can encourage children to have a go, but not guide or say that an answer is correct or incorrect.
Some children can be given up to 25% extra time if they have identified learning needs but they cannot have any additional support.
Words on a test paper can be transcribed where a marker may not be able to read a child’s answer. *

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Breakfast!
We will be offering a free breakfast on the 4 days of the tests.
Keep an eye out for further details! *

17. How can you help your children?*
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How can you help your children?
Talking to your child about the tests and what their gaps in learning are.
Helping your child have the time and space to revise.
Supporting your child emotionally – are they too worried – or not worried enough?! Try to give them a ‘do your best’ attitude.
Ensuring children arrive for tests:
- in good time
- having had breakfast
- having gone to bed at a reasonable time – Children of Year 6 age require 10 hours sleep a night
- removing electronic devices for bedtime *

18. Thank you so much for supporting us and your children! Any questions?*
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Thank you so much for supporting us and your children! Any questions? *