1. Welcome to our Key Stage 2 statutory assessment meeting

2. Monday 9th – English reading
SATS week 9th – 12th May
Monday 9th – English reading
Tuesday 10th – Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
Wednesday 11th – Maths 1 Arithmetic
Maths 2 Reasoning
Thursday 12th - Maths 3 Reasoning
Please be aware the above dates are not flexible.
Your child is part of the first group of children to be tested on the new curriculum. Their attainment and progress will be measured in a different way to previous years.

3. English Reading One hour to read and answer questions
Questions increase in level of difficulty
Three texts
50 marks
Children are familiar with the type of test previously given, although as this year’s tests are on the new curriculum we can only predict what we think they will be like.
We have seen a sample test and are basing our assumptions on this.

4. Emphasis on technical terms Paper one – 45 minutes, worth 50 marks
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
Emphasis on technical terms
Paper one – 45 minutes, worth 50 marks
Paper two – approx 15 minutes, 20 spellings worth 20 marks
Again, the children are having practise of the type of test we believe they will be given.

5. Maths
3 papers
Arithmetic – replaces mental test, 30 minutes (+ - x / ) 40 marks
Reasoning – 40 minutes each paper, 35 marks each paper
Specific methods required
The mental maths test is replaced by an arithmetic test. Please see Miss Purkis if you have any questions about the specified methods of calculation the children must use.

6. Scaled Scores
A scaled score of 100 will always represent the “expected standard”
Your child’s raw score will be converted to a scaled score using a conversion table
You will receive the raw score, a scaled score and confirmation of whether they attained the expected standard
You can expect to receive this information towards the middle of July.

7. Test Administration
All tests will be administered in accordance with STA guidance
Tests must take place on nominated day
School can decide on time
H/T can apply for a variation if a child is absent, however this isn’t automatic
Monitoring visits from LA or STA

8. Teacher Assessment Main focus for writing assessment Also TA for reading, maths, science Based on performance in variety of contexts This year, TA is based on Interim Framework
Your child’s teacher is continually assessing against the Interim framework as required.

9. The interim standards Subject Standard Writing
Working toward the expected standard
Working at the expected standard
Working at greater depth within the expected standard
Reading, Maths, Science
These are the judgements the classteacher will be using. Please note, for reading, maths and science the judgement is working at the standard or not.

10. How we help your child to prepare
Assessing and planning carefully and understanding next steps throughout the year
Helping children to become familiar with test formats
Adult readers for maths and grammar
Giving reassurance and support
Booster classes
Revision / practice tests

11. How can you help at home? Supporting with homework
Making sure children are in school
Using revision guides at home
Practising spellings / times tables
Bringing children to booster classes
Please talk to us if you have any worries
Please see Miss Purkis or Mrs Patchett if you would like to discuss how you can help your child at home.

12. Any questions?