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KS2 SATs. 9 th – 12 th May 2016. 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. Marking.
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KS2 SATs 9th– 12th May 2016
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
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
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
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)
What do they consist of? MATHEMATICS • Mathematics Paper 1: Arithmetic (30mins) • Mathematics Paper 2: Reasoning (45mins) • Mathematics Paper 3: Reasoning (45mins)
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
Preparing your child(In School) • Revision of key skills • Practice of exam style questions in timed conditions • Booster Classes and 1:1 Sessions
During SATs week • Small groups • Support of adults • Any equipment needed • Breakfast Club • Relaxing afternoons!
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
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
During SATs Week • Sensible bedtimes • ‘Brain Food’ • Time to relax • Quick / short bursts of revision • Prompt arrival