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Key Stage 1 SATs Year 2 *

2. Out with the old and in with the new!
5/11/2018
Out with the old and in with the new!
As of 2014, the ‘old’ national curriculum levels (e.g. level 2, 3, 4) were abolished as set out in Government guidelines.
Year 2 Interim Guidelines
Year 2 SATs are statutory
To be completed in May

3. Assessment and Reporting
Assessment is tracked against standards outlined in the ‘Interim Framework’ released in 2016
Pre Key Stage
Working Towards the Expected Standard
Working at the Expected Standard
Working at Greater Depth of the Expected Standard

4. Assessment and Reporting
Final assessment is Teacher Assessment is not a ‘snapshot’ like tests and is therefore more reliable:
Work in books
Evidence from tests
Tracked throughout the year
SATs Tests help inform and are marked by the teachers!

5. The SATs Tests Maths Paper 1 – Arithmetic Paper 2 – Reasoning Reading
Paper 1 – Short Read
Paper 2 – Extended Read
Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS)
Paper 1 - Spelling
Paper 2 – Grammar and Punctuation

6. Maths Paper 1 – ARITHMETIC Approximately 25 minutes 25 marks.
It covers calculation methods for all operations.

7. Maths Paper 2 – REASONING Approximately 35 minutes 35 marks.
It covers problem solving, reasoning and mathematical fluency

8. Reading Reading Paper 1 Short Texts 2 or 3 questions to answer
Single word answers or ticking a box

9. Reading Reading Paper 2 2 longer Texts
Questions to answer in separate answer booklet
Single word answers, ticking a box, longer written answer

10. Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
Paper 1 – Spelling
20 words
Each word is read out as part of a sentence
Children write the written word in the gap
Based on phonic patterns taught in Key Stage 1

11. Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
Paper 2 – Grammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary
Will test children’s understanding of technical vocabulary (noun, verb)
Some questions will require children to input correct punctuation to mark sentences.

12. When? Last 2 weeks of term Weeks beginning 15th May and 22nd May
1 test a day

13. Support in School Tests will be split over 2 weeks – 1 a day!*
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Support in School
Tests will be split over 2 weeks – 1 a day!
The school day will be as normal as possible – we are used to tests!
As much time as needed– The tests aren’t timed (just suggested)
Breaks if needed
Readers if needed
Some tests administered in small groups
Fruit will be provided every day *

14. How can you help? Ensure that your child arrives at school on time.*
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How can you help?
Ensure that your child arrives at school on time.
Ensure that your child has had a good breakfast.
Make sure they get plenty of sleep
Keep the pressure off – keep the day as normal as possible
Provide extra snacks if required *

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Any Questions? *