Parents' Information Evening SATs 2019 Parents' Information Evening

Overview What SATs are Examples of the tests The tests the children will be taking What we are doing to help your child How you can help Questions & Answers

What are SATs? SATs stands for Standard Attainment Test. This is the common name for the National Curriculum Test which children may sit at the end of Years 2, 6 and 9. What do SATs tests show? The idea of the SATs is to show what pupils have learned and retained during each key stage. The tests help us learn more about the strengths and weaknesses of your child, allowing us to target future needs for High School. Can my child fail a SATs test? It is important that children understand they are not going to 'pass' or 'fail' the test - it will just show what they have learned and what they can do.

Attainment Levels? Our SATs are now assessed differently; pupils no longer receive levels of attainment. Instead, a standardised or scaled score is given, based on how many questions a child has answered and how many are correct. The expected standard for a Y6 child is to score 100. Those children who are high attainers, will achieve a higher score than 110 (to a maximum of 120) and those who are lower attainers, a score below 100.

Attainment Levels? The pupil’s raw score will be translated into a scaled score using a conversion table. A pupil who achieves the national standard will have demonstrated sufficient knowledge in the areas assessed by the tests. This will mean that they are well placed to succeed in the next phase of their education. In the past, level 6 tests have been given to pupils who can demonstrate attainment above level 5. There won’t be separate tests for the most able. Instead, each test will give scope for higher attaining pupils to show their strengths.

A scaled score of 100 will always represent the expected standard on the test. Pupils scoring 100 or more will have met the expected standard on the test.

What tests are the children going to take? Each child in year 6 will sit tests in the core subjects of English and Mathematics: A Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Test A Reading Test An arithmetic test Two papers entitled “Reasoning” (non- calculator maths tests) Normally, all pupils who are registered at maintained schools and 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 year the sciene sampling will not take place. Writing remains teacher assessed

The 2019 SATs timetable. Date Tests Monday 13th May GPS 9:30am Spelling 10:20am Tuesday 14th May Reading 9:30am Wednesday 15th May Arithmetic 9:30am Reasoning 1 11:00am Thursday 16th May Reasoning 2 9:30am

What tests are the children going to take? English Reading Comprehension – 1 hour in total. This will involve reading 3 texts with a focus on fiction and responding to questions worth 50 marks in total. Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling – 45 minutes plus spellings

Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Was new in 2013 50-60% of the test is grammar. Spelling is the second biggest chunk and can be worth up to 30% Tests children’s knowledge and understanding of vocabulary. Children HAVE to be able to follow instructions and write in full sentences, remembering all punctuation.

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Preparing for the Reading Test Speed Reading – recalling events with accuracy (literal retrieval) Reading between the lines (deduction) Finding evidence in the text (backing up your point of view) Being able to quote from the text to prove a point Why has the writer used this word/phrase?

Support for GPS: Revise spelling patterns. Correct children’s speech Revision of Word Classes and the use of punctuation. Ensure children KNOW their technical vocabulary - inverted commas rather than speech marks

What tests are the children going to take? Mathematics Arithmetic– 30 minutes. Paper A – Reasoning– 40 minutes Paper B – Reasoning– 40 minutes There is no longer a calculator paper

Support for Maths Make sure the children are secure in number and calculations. Check their times tables and number bond knowledge! Can your child complete calculations and one step problems quickly and efficiently? Show working out! Read the question carefully…twice!

What will we be doing? Lessons dedicated to the revision of all topics covered in Key Stage 2. Attempting past paper questions. Working in small groups where appropriate to boost confidence. Encouraging independent learning at home. Providing online support with extra tasks. Interventions

How can you help? Encouraging your child to spend a small amount of time each evening reviewing what they have learned if it helps to boost their confidence. Completing past paper questions with your child, discussing the answers. Use the CGP books / Rising Stars resources with your child to support their revision. Ensure your child has plenty of sleep and a good breakfast before coming to school.

Preparation We use previous years SATs questions within lessons as practice and to get pupils used to the format. We have used previous SATs assessment tests to check termly progress.

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