1. Changes to end of key stage tests 2016

2. Content New curriculum 2014,new standards, new tests, scaled scores 2016 sample tests and frameworks KS2 key changes Further information

3. Context of changes Sept 2014 new curriculum – raised expectations Revised NC will be assessed for the first time this year in May 2016 Applies to all pupils at the end of KS1 and KS2 (yr2 and 6) New curriculum, new standards, new tests

4. KS2 Mental maths has been replaced by arithmetic test No level 6 paper All pupils to take 1 set of tests Reading, Mathematics and GPS Writing and Science no tests Tests will include a small number of questions that will stretch the most able

5. Scaled Scores Used for reporting National Curriculum test outcomes Scales 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

6. 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

7. KS2 tests Reading One paper Greater focus on fictional texts 3-4 unrelated texts of increasing difficulty Focus on comprehension Grammar, punctuation and spelling One short answer paper and one spelling test Greater focus on knowing and applying grammatical terminology with the full range of punctuation tested Technical terms in grammar tested Spelling patterns and methodologies form the basis of spellings tests

12. Mathematics 3 papers (1 arithmetic, 2 mathematical reasoning) Arithmetic test to assess basic mathematical calculations No contextualised questions 36 q’s, 40 marks, 30 minutes Questions will cover: -straightforward + and – -Complex calculations with fractions -long division and long multiplication

13. 1,034 + 586 24 x 3 472 -9 7,505 ÷ 5 13 3016 ¾ ÷ 2

14. Paper 2 and 3

18. Paper 3

21. Teacher Assessment English reading (HNM, EXS) English writing (WTS, EXS, GDS) Mathematics (HNM, EXS) Science (HNM, EXS) and Science sampling Interim assessment frameworks

23. Revision Books Sample papers CGP £1.60 Achieve 100 plus Rising Stars

24. Sats week Monday 9 th May – Thursday 12 th Breakfast club for all from 8.00am Revision weeks prior to Sats from Easter return.