1. RYDON 10/22/2014

2.  Statutory Assessment Tasks and Tests (also includes Teacher Assessment).  Also known as NCTs ( National Curriculum Tests)  Usually taken at the end of Key Stage 1 (7 years) and at the end of Key Stage 2 (at 11 years).  ALL Year 6 in the country are taking these. 10/22/2014

3.  Around 80% of children are at Level 4 by the end of Key Stage 2.  Some children will still be at Level 3 and some children will achieve Level 5.  A small percentage of children will not yet be working at Level 3.  A very small percentage will be working beyond Level 5 and maybe entered for Optional Level 6 test. 10/22/2014

4.  For children working at Level 3 and above, there are two sorts of assessments: tests and teacher assessments.  For children working below Level 3, the only statutory assessment is teacher assessment and those children do not necessarily take the tests.  We work closely as a team to ensure that pupils are not put in for tests that they cannot do or feel they cannot achieve in. 10/22/2014

5.  This year it is the week beginning 12th May.  All tests take place in that week.  Children may not take them earlier or later.  Usually there are one or two tests per day.  Children usually enjoy the week and celebrate with a Multi-cultural Arts Day on the Friday. 10/22/2014

6. Mon 12 MayTues 13 MayWed 14 MayThurs 15 MayFri 16 May Reading Test Level 3-5 60 minutes Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Test Level 3-5 45 mins Grammar and Punctuation 20 mins Spelling Mental Maths Test 20 minutes Maths Paper 2 45 minutes No calculator ARTS DAY Maths Paper 1 45 minutes No calculator 10/22/2014

7.  A timetable is issued to the school.  All children must sit the tests at the same time in the school.  Test papers can only be opened 1 hour before the tests begin.  Tests are completed in classrooms, with any displays that may help covered over.  The LEA monitor 10% of schools per year.  The DFE have insisted all schools conduct as formal exams. We always have. 10/22/2014

9. MATHS

10.  The best help is being interested In their learning and their progress.  Attending meetings and parents’ evenings; like next week.  Supporting homework when set.  Not putting children under too much pressure by over-emphasising revision work.  Making a game of revision.  Ensuring children arrive for tests: - in good time - having had breakfast - had plenty of sleep 10/22/2014

11. Make learning fun. A few tips…… Plant on the wall Trace the word Shop a Math along Work out song, a phrase to help Journey/Car games Measure …how big….long…wide

12. 10/22/2014 Read leaflets and magazines Cook together and get them to read the recipe, measure the ingredients Talk through their thoughts to get thoughts in a logical order Draw the sequence to tell the story or how they do something

13. 10/22/2014 Chocolate and pizza does help when dividing! Ask them how did you do that? WOW Have a buddy or if they prefer a private area to work On a walk get your child to tell you..what do you think..how do you do……

14. 10/22/2014 Praise Provide rest bites Believe in them…………

15.  Majority of test papers are sent to external markers. Arrive back in school in early July.  We then check the results and papers to ensure there are no errors. Sometimes papers are sent for re-marking.  Schools must inform parents of SATs results by the end of the school year in July.  Parents receive test and teacher assessment levels for English and Maths. You will receive all levels for subjects.  Parents are given the overall school results as a percentage. These are compared to the previous year’s national figures. N.B. A school’s results depends on cohort. 10/22/2014

16.  Only a snap shot.  No need to worry.  We will work together to make sure the pupils are happy in what they can do.  Always ask us.  We are always here. 10/22/2014