1. KS2 SATS 2016 Parents and teachers working together for the benefit of the children.

2. What are SATS ? S tandard A ssessment T ests End of Key Stage measure of attainment and pupil progress. KS1 - Year 2 KS2 – Year 6 - we promote the tests as a positive – a chance to show off the hard work they have done in KS2.

3. KS2 SATS CHANGES In 2014/15 a new national curriculum framework was introduced by the government for Years 1, 3, 4 and 5 However, Years 2 and 6 (due to statutory testing) continued to study the previous curriculum for one further year. In 2015/16 children in all years at Key Stage 1 and 2 are expected to now study the new national curriculum. KS1 (Year 2) and KS2 SATs (Year 6) will reflect the new curriculum for the first time this year. If your child is in Year 6 this year, they will be the first pupils to receive the new tests and the first to receive the new style of reporting results.

4. WHAT WILL BE ASSESSED? ASSESSED BY TESTS (marked externally) MATHSREADING PAPER A PAPER B PAPER C ONE PAPER SPaG SPELLING GRAMMAR & PUNCTUATION * No Calculator Paper CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT WRITING CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT SCIENCE CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT SPEAKING & LISTENING

5. MATHS 2016 MATHS (marked externally) Two problems solving and reasoning papers. Lasts for 40 minutes. NO TRACING PAPER PAPER B PAPER C PAPER A The tests have questions of 1 and 2 marks and children are given marks for working out if they finish the task, but get the answer incorrect. NO CALCULATORS ARE ALLOWED Lasts for 30 minutes. 36 Q

6. SAMPLE QUESTIONS

9. READING 2016 One paper based on reading comprehension of three to four different, un-linked texts, with a total of 35 to 40 questions. (Totalling 50 marks) The least demanding texts will come first with the following texts increasing in level of difficulty. Questions worth 1,2,or 3 marks each. Lasts for 1 hour PAPER (marked externally)

10. The most crucial aspects of reading at the end of Key Stage 2 are:- Accuracy (decoding familiar and unfamiliar words correctly) Accuracy (decoding familiar and unfamiliar words correctly) Fluency (speed and confidence) Fluency (speed and confidence) Comprehension (drawing meaning from text) Comprehension (drawing meaning from text) READING SKILLS ASSESSED

12. SPaG 2016 English - Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Comprises 40 to 50 short-answer questions covering grammar, punctuation and vocabulary. A spelling test with 20 questions. PAPER 1 PAPER 2 Paper 1 – 45 minutes Paper 2 – approx 20 minutes (marked externally)

13. Sample questions

15. Types of spellings 1. sharp 11. ravenously 2. whiskers 12. approached 3. surveyed 13. cautiously 4. lying 14. bristling 5. rigid 15. sensible 6. intruder 16. height 7. scattered 17. corridor 8. enough 18. proud 9. females 19. straightened 10. doubt 20. voice

16. WRITING 2016 This year a greater focus on the progress children make throughout the school year, as opposed to a test-day snapshot of what they know. DfE Guidance:- TA provides a rounded judgement that: is based on knowledge of how the pupil has performed over time and in a variety of contexts takes into account strengths and weaknesses of the pupil’s performance Teachers will assess children’s writing composition. Children’s results for English writing will be a judgement of their work throughout Year 6. Children's grammar, punctuation and spelling skills will be assessed as part of their writing, but their creativity and writing style will also be evaluated. Schools will moderate their judgements with other local schools and may be moderated by their Local Authorities too.

17. What is assessed in writing? Composition and Effect Text Organisation Sentence structure and Punctuation Spelling and Handwriting Children are expected to be able to write using a range of different genres including: Newspaper report Newspaper report Biography Biography Autobiography Autobiography Diary Entry Diary Entry Narrative Narrative Formal letter Formal letter Informal letter Informal letter Report Report Recount Recount Balanced argument Balanced argument Advert Advert Instructions Instructions Playscript Playscript Poetry Poetry

18. Name: ABCDEF Collectio n The pupil can write for a range of purposes and audiences  using paragraphs to organise ideas  describing settings and characters  using some cohesive devices* within and across sentences and paragraphs  using different verb forms mostly accurately  using co-ordinating and subordinating conjunctions  using mostly correctly capital letters full stops question marks exclamation marks commas for lists apostrophes for contraction  spelling most words correctly* (Y3 and Y4 statutory spelling rules/pattern requirements)  spelling some words correctly* (Y5 and Y6 statutory spelling rules/pattern requirements)  producing legible joined handwriting Working towards the expected standard

19. Name: ABCDEF Collectio n The pupil can write for a range of purposes and audiences (including writing a short story)  creating atmosphere, and integrating dialogue to convey character and advance the action  selecting vocabulary and grammatical structures that reflect the level of formality required mostly correctly  using a range of cohesive devises*, including adverbials, within and across sentences and paragraphs  using passive and modal verbs mostly appropriately  using a wide range of clause structures, sometimes varying their position within the sentence  using adverbs, preposition phrases and expanded noun phrases effectively to add detail, qualification and precision  using mostly correctly inverted commas commas for clarity punctuation for parenthesis  making some correct use of semi-colons dashes colons hyphens  spelling most words correctly* (Y5 and Y6 statutory spelling rules/pattern requirements)  maintaining legibility, fluency and speed in handwriting through choosing whether or not to join specific letters. Working at the expected standard

20. Working at greater depth within the expected standard Name: ABCDEFCollection The pupil can write for a range of purposes and audiences  managing shifts between levels of formality through selecting vocabulary precisely and by manipulating grammatical structures  selecting verb forms for meaning and effect  using the full range of punctuation taught at Key Stage 2 mostly correctly, including: semi-colons to mark the boundary between independent clauses colons to mark the boundary between independent clauses

21. SCIENCE 2016 There are no formal science SATs in 2016. ‘Science sampling’ has been reintroduced and we find out later in the year if Reignhead will be part of the sample. SCIENCE SAMPLING Teachers will assess children’s knowledge and understanding of science and will judge their scientific skills according to the national curriculum attainment targets. Children’s results for science will be a judgement of their work throughout Year 6.

22. ASSESSMENT AND REPORTING ‘Old’ national curriculum levels (e.g. Level 3, 4, 5) have now been abolished, as set out in the government guidelines. From 2016, test scores will be reported as ‘scaled scores’. This means it is very difficult to compare the assessment of a previous year with the current year. Your child will still be taught with the highest expectations and cover all required elements of the curriculum, similar to previous years. The new curriculum is more rigorous and sets high expectations which all schools have had to work hard to meet since the beginning of last year.

23. SCALED SCORES What is meant by ‘scaled scores’? It is planned that 100 will always represent the ‘national standard’. Each pupil’s raw test score will therefore be converted into a score on the scale, either at, above or below 100. The scale will have a lower end point somewhere below 100 and an upper end point above 100. A child who achieves the ‘national standard’ (a score of 100) will be judged to have demonstrated sufficient knowledge in the areas assessed by the tests. In July 2016 for the first publication of test results, each pupil will receive: o A raw score (number of raw marks awarded). o A scaled score in each tested subject. o Confirmation of whether or not they attained the national standard..

24. SCALED SCORES. On publication of the test results in July 2016: A child awarded a scaled score of 100 is judged to have met the ‘national standard’ in the area judged by the test. A child awarded a scaled score of more than 100 is judged to have exceeded the national standard and demonstrated a higher than expected knowledge of the curriculum for their age. A child awarded a scaled score of less than 100 is judged to have not yet met the national standard and performed below expectation for their age.

25. HIGHER ATTAINING PUPILS. Previous Key Stage 2 tests were aimed at children achieving Levels 3-5 (with a national expectation to reach at least Level 4) In the past, additional Level 6 tests were produced for children who demonstrated higher than expected attainment, above Level 5. From this year, there won’t be any separate tests for the most able children. Instead, each test will have scope for higher attaining pupils to show their strengths.

26. Some support can be given to children who have a ‘statement of educational needs’. Requests for additional time will be made by teachers using their knowledge of children and the children’s individual needs. Unless there are exceptional circumstances, no help can be given with the reading tests A teacher can help a child to read instructions on the grammar and maths test. SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

27. How are we preparing? Practising previous SATS papers Booster Classes Focused Maths Lessons Focused SPaG Lessons Group and Independent Reading Writing carried out regularly Continuous assessment and feedback Home Learning SATS morning surgery

28. REPORTING RESULTS Children’s progress, as well as their achievement, will be measured and reported on in school performance tables. Teacher assessments will be passed on to secondary schools so they can be used in planning for Year 7 teaching. The test results are available mid-end of July. Written reports are given at the end of the summer term along with your child’s teacher assessments, test results and the results for school. Parents are also given the national results from 2016

29. WHEN ARE THE TESTS? Date Monday 9 th MayEnglish Reading test Tuesday 10 th May English grammar, punctuation and spelling test Paper 1: short answer questions. English grammar, punctuation and spelling test Paper 2: spelling Wednesday 11 th May Mathematics Paper 1: arithmetic test Mathematics Paper 2: reasoning Thursday 12 th MayMathematics Paper 3: reasoning All KS2 SATs will be held in the week beginning 9th May 2016. *

30. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision/ This is an excellent site, providing revision help for KS2, KS3, KS 4 and KS5. This covers all subjects through activities and tests. http://www.icteachers.co.uk/children/children_sats.htm A wide range of KS2 SATs questions, from both past papers and their own team of teachers. http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/revision/index.html Revision pages at Woodlands Junior School. These revision pages support the work they do at Woodlands Junior School. They have been put together for their students to help them with their revision. Included are some sample questions taken from past Key Stage 2 SATs papers, as well as a whole host of interactive tests/quizzes. http://www.compare4kids.co.uk/maths.php This links to lots of other websites which have games and activities on specific subjects http://www.emaths.co.uk/index.php/4-students/past-papers/ks2-sat-papers Over 10 years of past SAT papers for you to use (Please do not use papers after 2007 as these will be used in school during revision lessons) http://www.parkfieldict.co.uk/sats/ English and Maths revision activities and games. USEFUL WEBSITES

31. Early nights and lots of sleep Good attendance Good punctuality A good breakfast LOTS OF PRAISE AND ENCOURAGEMENT! WE RECOMMEND:-

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