Parent information session 23rd January 2019 Year 6 Key Stage 2 Tests 2019 Parent information session 23rd January 2019

Year 6 tests MICHAEL TIDD OVERVIEW OF TESTS FOR MAY 2018 (SOME CHANGES TO TEACHER ASSESSMENT FOR 2019) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=532MUvA81tM

Teacher assessments Teachers will also make an assessment of children’s end of KS2 achievement using the Statutory Teacher Assessment Frameworks for writing & science (see examples for writing) Changes for 2019 – previously, teacher assessments were submitted for reading, writing, maths and science

Booster sessions One hour booster session for each subject (Maths and English) once a week in school Sessions include: Completing past papers Focus questions e.g. particular type such as ‘explain questions’ in maths Revision of topic areas Time to work on questions for a particular topic or focus Homework will be set after each session

Booster session homework Children will need to be organised Teacher will give the children folders to keep all their work in (one for each subject) SATs questions involve lots of paper – quantity of paper does not mean quantity of questions e.g. 10 maths Q may be 10 sheets of paper It is best to spread the homework over the week and not leave it all until the night before

Revision books Set of books from CGP comprising of: Maths study book Maths question book English study book English reading books – fiction, non-fiction and poetry English SPaG books – spelling, punctuation and grammar

Revision books cont. Use at home Completing small amounts regularly is advised Bring question books once a week so teachers can check how children are getting on Parents please do help children with homework and revision book questions Ask children to teach you how to do it – this is the best way to check their understanding

How can we help you? Drop-in sessions will be held every Wednesday lunchtime if children would like help with a particular area of Maths or English Please ask if you have any queries or concerns

Remember Remember to balance… Relaxation Rest Recreation Revision