End of key stage 1 tests 2017

We will be looking at: The National curriculum 2014 Age related expectations Tests and scaled scores Sample tests and frameworks KS1 end of year assessments

Expectations In September 2014 the new National Curriculum raised expectations This curriculum is now embedded and your children have been working on it since entering year 1 We are still working with an interim framework for assessment

Scaled Scores Used for reporting National Curriculum test outcomes Scaled score help test results to be reported consistently and maintain meaning over time 2 pupils achieving the same scaled score in different years will have demonstrated the same attainment National Standard will be 100 Raw score that equates to 100 might be different each year

Reporting scaled scores Raw score will be translated to scaled score using a conversion table Pupils will receive a raw score, scaled score and confirmation of attainment of the national standard

KS1 tests Reading 2 papers – 1 with text and questions combined, 1 with more challenging text with questions in a separate booklet. Texts will be unrelated Different text types e.g. fiction, non-fiction, poetry Greater focus on comprehension Grammar, punctuation and spelling (not compulsory this year) One short answer paper One spelling test - complete sentences with word missing Emphasis on technical aspects of grammar No English writing test

Paper 2 – separate question and answer booklet

Grammar paper

Mathematics 2 papers (1 arithmetic, 1 mathematical reasoning) Arithmetic test to assess basic mathematical calculations Questions will cover: calculations involving the four operations (using 2 digit numbers) calculations with fractions

Some examples: 87-40 = 8 + 5 + 4 = 50- ? = 20 8 x 10 = 2 x 0 = 35 ÷ 5 = One quarter of 20 65 + ? = 93

Paper 2

How we deliver the tests Not test situation Whole class, groups or individuals All children to sit the suite of tests Breaks and rests can be incorporated

When will it take place? SATs week – 15th May 2017 Revision will take place in the weeks prior to SATs after the Easter holiday Marked internally Moderated by locality

Teacher Assessment In addition to the tests teachers will still assess using the interim assessment frameworks to assess: English reading and writing Mathematics Science

How can you help your child? Read as much as possible with your child Practise simple addition and subtraction problems Practise times tables and related division facts Look at sample materials on the government website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum-assessments-practice-materials

Most importantly… Don’t worry! Let us guide your child through this experience.