1. KS2 SATs
9th– 12th May 2016

2. What are SATs? Statutory Assessment Tests Formal Timed Examinations
Provide attainment outcomes for most Y6 pupils in the country
Tests are now reflecting the new National Curriculum and are intended to be more rigorous

3. Marking SATs papers are marked externally
SATs results for Maths and Reading and SPaG will be used to inform national and local data
Teacher Assessments will also be reported to you and high schools

4. What about the results?
As of this year, children will not receive levels
Each pupil registered for the tests will receive:
a raw score (number of raw marks awarded)
a scaled score
confirmation of whether or not they attained the national standard

5. What do they consist of?
No longer a Level 6 test. Questions within the test are designed to test all abilities
English reading: reading booklet and associated answer booklet (1hour)
English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 1: short answer questions (45 mins)
English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 2: spelling (approx 15 mins)

6. What do they consist of? MATHEMATICS
Mathematics Paper 1: Arithmetic (30mins)
Mathematics Paper 2: Reasoning (45mins)
Mathematics Paper 3: Reasoning (45mins)

7. Timetable Monday 9th May English reading test Tuesday 10th May
English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
Wednesday 11th May
Arithmetic
Reasoning Test 1
Thursday 12th May Reasoning Test 2

8. Preparing your child (In School)
Revision of key skills
Practice of exam style questions in timed conditions
Booster Classes and 1:1 Sessions

9. During SATs week Small groups Support of adults Any equipment needed
Breakfast Club
Relaxing afternoons!

10. Access Arrangements Aware of different needs of children
Support from Local Authority in how to best administer tests for each child
Informed how your child will be supported

11. Preparing at Home Revision Books Supporting with Homework
Revision Websites
Opportunities for using writing and mental maths skills e.g. when shopping, cooking
Regular Reading

12. During SATs Week Sensible bedtimes ‘Brain Food’ Time to relax
Quick / short bursts of revision
Prompt arrival

13. Questions?