1. Y6 SATs Information Evening Wednesday 28 th March 2012

2. What are the SATs? Statutory Attainment Tests Culmination of 4 years work Provide a measure of progress from Year 2 tests (Value Added) Taken by all Year 6 children Follow strict guidelines and procedures (especially timing)

3. When are the SATs? Week beginning 14 th May 2012

4. 2012 Timetable Monday 14 th May Tuesday 15 th May Wednesday 16 th May Thursday 17 th May Reading test (1 hour) Writing tests (20 & 45 minutes) Spelling test (10 minutes) Maths A (45 minutes) & Mental Maths (10 minutes Maths B (45 minutes)

5. When will I get my child’s results? Maths and Reading tests are marked externally Writing levels are achieved through teacher assessment based on the tests and other pieces of work completed throughout the year The papers are then checked and moderated. Marked papers and results are usually returned to school at the beginning of July. The level achieved is then included in the end of year report to parents.

6. Levels The national expectation is that the majority of children achieve Level 4. Some children may achieve Level 3 Some may reach Level 5 The level achieved is relative to the child’s starting point.

7. How would you do? Let’s try the 2011 Mental Maths Test! Listen carefully!

8. 2012 Organisation in School Tests are taken in the classroom Displays have to be removed or covered (eg multiplication table charts; key vocabulary) Some children are provided with support for reading in the Maths papers

9. Numeracy Focusing on: »Calculations and problem solving

10. Literacy Focusing on: »Writing – identifying and using different genres (types of writing) »Reading – being able to analyse texts and infer

11. The Countdown!!! We’ve already started some work in preparation for the SATs! We gradually increase the amount of revision, whilst still focussing on new learning.

12. Working together Use the revision guides and school homework to support your child at home. Use websites eg BBC Revisewise for a different style of revision. Attendance is key! Create a balance.

13. SATs Week Essential that children arrive on time. All tests are completed in the mornings. Tests are done under strict conditions, but we do try to make it as “stress free” as we can. If your child is ill, please contact school as soon as possible.

14. Any questions?