1. Year 6 Maths at RCC On entry all pupils take a test to help with setting. All pupils placed in 1 of 5 groups. All pupils follow the National Curriculum at a level appropriate to their ability. All pupils are prepared for the SATS in May All pupils are given a target level in October. This is based on their entry test, CATs scores and Year 5 data. SATS= Statutory Assessment Tests CATS= Cognitive Ability Tests

2. Key Stage 2 Maths SATS Mental arithmetic - 20% Paper 1 – - 40% - non calculator Paper 2 - 40% - non calculator Level 3 to 5 – all pupils are entered Level 6 – A small group entered from Set 1 based on evidence Paper 1 – non calculator – 50 % Paper 2 – calculator paper – 50 %

3. Preparation at Rydon Mental Monday – a past mental test every week. Look at past papers and talk through these and try some questions. Pupils will have completed 3 full SATS papers by beginning of March. Pick up difficult areas, for example: word problems and written explanation answers. Booster classes

4. Revision at home  Targeted Study Books  Mental Maths problems…how much, measure  Past Papers on Moodle or printed from the Web.  Useful websites – mymaths, BBC Bitesize  APPs – There are several that target KS2 Maths  Possible use of The Student Support Centre. (Letters home on Monday) www.mymaths.co.uk mymaths revisewise