1. Locking Stumps CPS
Parents’ Information
KS2 SATS 2015
Wednesday 15th October 2014
Please take some time to look at a sample of the test papers that are on the tables

2. SATs Week
May 11th –May 15th

3. What are SATs? Statutory assessment tests A legal requirement
All 11 year olds in England sit the tests
They now measure a child’s attainment in English and Mathematics at the end of key stage 2. Until 2009 they also measured attainment in Science.

4. Administration The children work in the hall.
A smaller group of children can be supported by the use of readers and applications for extra time.
Attendance essential
Teacher Assessment

5. How do we prepare? Mock SATs Continuous Assessment Booster Classes
Focused Maths Lessons
Focused Spelling Lessons
Focused SPaG Lessons
‘Special Writing’ Books
Homework Materials
Assertive Mentoring
Guided / Independent Reading

6. Explanation of Levels (The last year of levels!)
Children develop at different levels but at the end of Year 6 the National Curriculum guidelines are as follows;
Level 3c, b, a :
Below the nationally expected level for a pupil at the end of Year 6.
Level 4c, b, a
The nationally expected level for a pupil at the end of Year 6.
Level 5c, b, a
Above the nationally expected level for a pupil at the end of Year 6.
Level 6- key stage 3 expectation
REMEMBER – ALL children are different.

7. What will be tested? Maths Mental Maths (20, 5, 10 and 15s questions)
Maths Papers A (45 minutes – using and applying maths)
Maths Paper B* (45 minutes – using and applying maths)
* Paper B was previously a calculator paper
English
4. Reading – 1 hour to read and answer questions based around 3-5 different texts
Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar – 45 minutes
Spelling – 20 sentences with a word missing
Writing – No longer a ‘one off’ test within the SATs week. This is continuously assessed throughout the year.

8. A Typical Timetable SPaG test Monday 11th May 2014 Tuesday 12th May
Wednesday 13th May
Thursday 14th May
Friday
15th May
Reading Test
1 hour
SPaG test
Spelling, punctuation and grammar
(45mins)
Spelling test
(15 mins)
Mental Maths Test 20 minutes
Maths Test B 45 minutes
*Level 6 Reading
*Level 6 SPaG
Maths Test A 45 minutes
*Level 6 Maths A
*Level 6 Maths B
*Level 6 – Only children who are performing well above Level 5 selected children will sit the Level 6 papers. This will be a small number within our school and a small % nationally.

9. (previously Paper B allowed the use of a calculator)
Maths Tests
There are three tests:
The mental test (20%)
Paper A -no calculator allowed (40%)
Paper B – no calculator allowed (40%)
(previously Paper B allowed the use of a calculator)
Children are allowed a pencil, ruler, tracing paper, protractor and mirror for Papers A & B

10. These thresholds change from year to year
Level Thresholds
Level Mark range
‘N’ awarded for the test
77 – 100
These thresholds change from year to year

11. Reading Test 1 hour test to read through 3 to 4 texts
The texts are not linked
Texts are progressively more difficult
Questions
shorter, closed response items
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.

12. These thresholds change from year to year
Level Thresholds
Level Mark range
‘N’
These thresholds change from year to year

13. Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Test
One 45 minute test followed by a spelling test
vocab marks % sentence grammar mark % punctuation marks %
spelling 20 marks %
Even though the spelling is only 20 out of the 50 marks, this section is EXTREMELY important. Total of 70 marks

14. These thresholds change from year to year
Level Thresholds
Level Mark range
‘N’
These thresholds change from year to year

15. After the Tests
Reading and Maths Papers will be sent away to external markers
Return around the second week of July
Analysis of the results
Reporting to parents

16. What you can do at home
Ensure children complete homework / Study Books (After Christmas)
Read regularly and ask questions
Provide writing opportunities
Learn spellings times tables and number bonds
Complete past test papers (google them)
Ensure that children are rarely absent
Use the ‘Links section’ of our website.
During the week of the tests, ensure that the children are in school, on time and have had a good breakfast.

17. There is a handout on your table for you to take
Useful Websites
There is a handout on your table for you to take
This is an excellent site, providing revision help for KS2, KS3, KS 4 and KS5. This covers all subjects through activities and tests.
A wide range of KS2 SATs questions, from both past papers and their own team of teachers.
Revision pages at Woodlands Junior School. These revision pages support the work they do at Woodlands Junior School. They have been put together for their students to help them with their revision. Included are some sample questions taken from past Key Stage 2 SATs papers, as well as a whole host of interactive tests/quizzes.
This links to lots of other websites which have games and activities on specific subjects
Over 10 years of past SAT papers for you to use
(Please do not use papers after 2007 as these will be used in school during revision lessons)
English and Maths revision activities and games.

18. Now it’s your turn! Selection of Reading, Maths and SPaG questions
Please spend 5 minutes looking through the different types of questions
Questions?
Thank you for giving up your time this evening.