KEY STAGE 2 ASSESSMENT, SATS AND TRANSITION 2016

AIMS OF THE MEETING To understand what SATs are and why we have them. What will be different in SATs 2016? To share timetable for SATs What have we done as a school to help children prepare. How parents can support their children at home.

PURPOSE OF THE SATS To hold schools accountable for the achievement of their pupils To publish results in league tables so that parents are aware of standards To inform parents of children’s attainment and progress N.B. Tests establish what children can do on one day –not all of the time. Children cannot fail them! They will not be required to retake them in Year 7

WHAT’S NEW? Confirmed that there is only one set of tests. There is no equivalent of the Level 6 Test, although the new tests will have difficult questions to assess the ability of more able pupils. Maths – no longer a mental maths test. There is a new Arithmetic Test. There will be no levels and results will be reported in scaled scores (standardised scores). These to be set once the tests go live. Pupils who may not make the expected standard (100+) are still expected to take the test. Questions on Maths and SPAG Tests will not become more difficult as the children work through them. In Reading – first text is easy – last is more difficult. However, questions are in order of the text content.

WHAT ARE SCALED SCORES? Scaled scores are used all over the world. They will place a child on a scale of achievement where 100 represents the ‘national standard’. The score of 100 is intended to reflect the same standard every year. For example, if a child received a scaled score of 120, they would have achieved above the national average

TEACHER ASSESSMENT The Year 6 expectations of pupils at the national standard cover all the curriculum for each subject Teacher assessment judgements are based on the 2016 KS2 interim assessment framework (see handouts)

THE TIMETABLE FOR SATS 2016 Week beginning 9 th May 2016 English Reading TestMonday 9 th May English grammar, punctuation and spelling test Paper 1: short answer questions Paper 2: spelling Tuesday 10 th May Mathematics Paper 1: arithmetic Paper 2: reasoning Wednesday 11 th May Mathematics Paper 3: reasoning Thursday 12 th May

STRUCTURE OF THE READING TEST

SAMPLE READING QUESTIONS

STRUCTURE OF THE MATHS TEST Secure use of written methods will be essential.

SAMPLE MATHS QUESTIONS

THE GRAMMAR, PUNCTUATION AND SPELLING TEST (SPAG) This year, marks will be deducted if sentences are not punctuated with full stops and capitals or if the capital letter does not look like a capital letter! Furthermore, if capital letters are wrongly included, they will also not receive a mark for that answer. Upper and lower case letters must be clear.

SAMPLE SPAG QUESTIONS

WRITING ASSESSMENTS There is no written test. Writing judgements are based on teacher assessment, using the KS2 interim assessment framework only. These judgements may be moderated by local authority representatives. Within school and cluster moderation has taken place Throughout the year we have been, and will continue to, assess the children’s writing- yhis continues until the end of the year.

SCIENCE TESTS All pupils who are registered at maintained schools in England and are at the end of key stage 2 will be eligible to be selected to take part in the key stage 2 science sampling test. This will run from 6 th -17 th June 2016

RECEIVING THEIR RESULTS For the Reading, GPS and Mathematics tests you will receive: a raw score (number of raw marks awarded) a scaled score (a comparable score for each subject) confirmation of whether or not they attained the national standard For writing you will be told if your child is: Secure- working within the expected range of attainment for his/her age Developing- working towards Exceeding- working beyond

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP Ensuring your child is in school- please do not book any appointments. If your child feels ill on the day- try to bring them into school, if necessary they can be collected after the test. Ensure they are able to get a good night’s sleep so they are properly rested. Having a good breakfast is essential Reassure them that as long as they do their best that is all that matters! The tests are a way of showing what they know, not of catching them out.

WHAT WILL WE DO? Provide a quiet space, in the upstairs rooms, to able to focus on the tests Give them a drink and biscuit after the test

LIFE AFTER SATS IN YEAR 6 Children will continue to be taught, learn and have lessons that cover all aspects of the curriculum. These lessons will support pupils in their transition to Secondary School and in being life long learners.

TRANSITION Ermysted’s Transition parents meeting - Wednesday 29 th June Transition day - Thursday 30 th June Film Night – Friday 14 th July – pm Yr5/6 open evening – 12 th July at 6pm

SKIPTON GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL Transition day - Thursday 30 th June New parent’s meeting- Thursday 30 th June

UPPER WHARFEDALE Transition day and parents meeting- Thursday 30 th June Transition family workshops – 15 th / 21 st and 27 th June pm Year 5/6 open evening – Monday 26 th September – 6pm Year 5/6 open morning – Thursday 29 th September – 10.30am

SKIPTON ACADEMY Transition days – 28 th /29 th & 30 th June – parents evening 30 th at 5.30pm 27 th June – transition for more vulnerable 1 st July – transition for AGT Transition workshops - 6 th /13 th /20 th and 28 th June pm Science workshops for Year 5 & 6 - tbc

SOUTH CRAVEN Transition days- 4 th and 5 th July

TRANSITION DAYS A piece of best work is requested from all students – to be brought on transition day Each school will run sample lessons during the day and set tasks to be completed during the summer holidays.

ANY QUESTIONS? Thank you for coming to the meeting and your support throughout the year.