1. Surviving SATs! On the path to Year 7 Surviving Sats!

2. Surviving SATs! Monday 9 th to Thursday 12 th May Statutory National Tests for all Year 6 children to measure end of Key Stage 2 progress and attainment. Tests for Reading, Spelling and Grammar Test, Maths and Arithmetic. Teacher Assessment for Writing, Maths and Reading.

3. Changes introduced for 2016 New Mental Arithmetic Test (Formal methods) Time for Maths papers reduced to 40 minutes. (No tracing paper!) Reading test will focus mainly on fiction and include classic texts. newGrammar, Punctuation and Spelling Test based on new curriculum expectations. No level 6 papers Surviving SATs!

4. National Timetable Monday 9 th May Tuesday 10 th May Wednesday 11 th May Thursday 12 th May Reading Test (1 hour, includes reading and response time) Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Test 45 minutes plus spelling test Maths 1 40 minutes Arithmetic Test 30 minutes Maths 2 40 minutes

5. Surviving SATs! 60 minutes to read the booklet and respond to a range of questions. Texts become more challenging through the booklet. Supporting adults cannot read the text or questions. must Children must make reference to the texts all the time. Reading Paper Stamina Accuracy Looking for clues Using the evidence

6. G.P.A.S... TEST (Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling) 45 minute paper testing understanding of; word classes (e.g nouns, adverbs, adjectives etc) punctuation including commas, inverted commas, apostrophes, use of capitals vocabulary including synonyms and antonyms correct use of tenses and how words change the correct terminology, e.g plurals, connectives, clause, phrase, synonym and antonym spelling rules/patterns, including prefixes, suffixes. Surviving SATs!

7. Complete the sentence with an adjective formed from the verb create. The artist was very__________ and produced many original works. creative

8. Surviving SATs! Spellings from the Sample Paper and Statutory Spelling List gymnastics sleigh bruise sufficient ominous re-enter foreign pronunciation abundance conscious mischievous scent possession Spellings are dictated within a sentence.

9. Surviving SATs! Grammar is for Life…not just for SATs!

10. Accuracy and speed Problem solving in context/ algebra Methods of calculation Being able to explain Use and understanding of maths vocab Checking the reasonableness of answers Surviving SATs! Maths Reasoning Paper 1

11. Surviving SATs! Use formal methods for calculations Learn key facts and vocab, e.g. days, months, shape Numbers in context, algebra, fractions, decimals, percentages Be able to convert and use units of measure Know all the tables off by heart at speed Use what you know e.g 6 x4 60 x 40 Be systematic when solving problems

12. Pure calculations (not word problems) Standard methods must be used Approximately one minute per question All aspects of number, including fractions, decimals and percentages. Surviving SATs! Arithmetic Paper

13. Maths Reasoning Paper 2 (Just like Paper 1 but with different questions!) Surviving SATs!

14. List of required Writing Skills issued by Government for 2016. Children have to show evidence of all the skills to be Meeting Expected Standard (including spelling.) Evidence has to be across a range of independent work, not just in Literacy. Schools’ assessments will be subject to validation and have to be accurate. If a child’s handwriting is not legible they cannot be assessed as working at Greater Depth. Surviving SATs! Assessment of Writing in 2016

15. Surviving SATs! All tests are externally marked Results are sent to schools on Tuesday 5 th July Children will get a RAW SCORE and a SCALED SCORE for each subject There will be a national ‘pass’ mark for ‘Meeting the expected standard’ The ‘pass’ mark will be set after the papers are marked Some children will be assessed as Above or Below

16. How are we supporting the children at school? Experience of the test booklets and types of questions children will have to answer. The opportunity to work under timed conditions. Booster lessons Ongoing assessments and feedback. Additional support for children’s reading, writing and maths skills through whole class teaching and LSA support. Special arrangements applied for where appropriate. Surviving SATs!

17. How can you support your child at home? Helping your child to learn their tables and spellings Making sure homework is completed on time and to a good standard.Making sure homework is completed on time and to a good standard. Valuing the importance of the tests. Encouraging your child’s efforts. Confidence is key!Encouraging your child’s efforts. Confidence is key! Making sure they get a good night’s sleep in the test week and that they arrive punctually in the morning. Surviving SATs!

18. All equipment is provided (except lucky mascots!) The tests are taken by children at the same time on the timetabled day. Children who require readers will have this provided We won’t see the papers until the children do. During the tests…

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