1. Year 6 2013-14

2. SATS - Reading Test 12 th -15 th May Reading test (60 mins) Score out of 50 Last year the children needed to score 36 out of 50. This is the highest it has ever been. Used to be 15 mins reading followed by 45 mins answering questions. Now just 60 mins to complete it as you wish.

3. SATS- Maths Two 45 minute papers. No calculator allowed on either paper. This has changed from last year. Each test is out of 40. Mental maths test is worth 20 marks. Total out of 100. Last year children needed 79 out of 100 to achieve a level 5. Again highest it has ever been.

4. SATS – Spelling and Grammar 45 min test on all areas of spelling and grammar. 20 min spelling test. Total mark is out of 70. Last year the children needed 54 out of 70 to achieve a level 5

5. SATS – Level 6 The expected achievement of a 14 year old. Reading: 1 paper. 60 mins. Extremely tough. Maths: 2 papers of 30 mins each. Spelling and Grammar: 3 papers. Grammar paper, extended writing task and spelling paper.

6. SATS Timetable DateTest Monday 12 th May Levels 3-5 English reading test Level 6 English reading test Tuesday 13 th May Levels 3-5 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test Level 6 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test Wednesday 14 th May Levels 3-5 mental mathematics test Levels 3-5 mathematics Paper 1 No level 6 tests timetabled for this day Thursday 15 th May Levels 3-5 mathematics Paper 2 Level 6 mathematics Paper 1 Level 6 mathematics Paper 2

7. Maths - Methods Multiplication Long division: http://www.mathsisfun.com/long_division. html http://www.mathsisfun.com/long_division. html Subtraction Addition

8. Maths – New additions Binary Features of a circle Volume More complex algebra Areas of different shapes: triangles, trapeziums etc.

9. Literacy Big focus this year on extended writing. The children will produce at least 6 extended pieces of writing over the year (1 every half term). These will be levelled and make up the teacher assessment for writing. The children’s writing is not assessed by a test. Alleluia!

10. Year 6 We just expect them to be brilliant, which they are. We try to equip them for the next phase in their life (High School) and make sure that transition is a smooth as possible. Have a look at the High Schools if you are unsure. Get a feel of what will suit your child best. After all, you know your child better than anyone else.

11. PGL 7 th – 11 th July. Slight change from last year with location. Boreatton Park, Shropshire. Tented village. Loads of activities. Great fun http://www.pgl.co.uk/PGLWeb/individuals/ centres/BoreattonPark.htm?gclid=COSI2d Ko0LkCFQTHtAodXUMA6w http://www.pgl.co.uk/PGLWeb/individuals/ centres/BoreattonPark.htm?gclid=COSI2d Ko0LkCFQTHtAodXUMA6w