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Parents’ Information Meeting KS2 SATS 2015 Tuesday 10 th February 2015

Get all the details about the Key Stage 2 SATs exams, including preparation tips, test formats, and helpful online resources. Attendance is essential!

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Parents’ Information Meeting KS2 SATS 2015 Tuesday 10 th February 2015

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  1. Parents’ Information Meeting KS2 SATS 2015 Tuesday 10th February 2015 Please take some time to look at a sample of the test papers that are on the tables

  2. SATs Week Monday 11th May – Friday 15th May 2015

  3. What are SATs? Statutory assessment tests A legal requirement All 11 year olds in England sit the tests They now measure a child’s attainment in English and Mathematics at the end of Key Stage 2.

  4. Administration The children work in the classroom with all of the desks separated. A smaller group of children can be supported by the use of readers and they may work in another classroom. Attendance is essential

  5. How do we prepare? Practice SATs Continuous Assessment Booster Classes/Nurture groups Maths & English Lessons Focused Spelling Lessons Focused SPaG Lessons Homework Materials Guided / Independent Reading

  6. Explanation of Levels(The last year of levels!) Children develop at different levels but at the end of Year 6 the National Curriculum guidelines are as follows; Level 3c, b, a : Below the nationally expected level for a pupil at the end of Year 6. Level 4c, b, a The nationally expected level for a pupil at the end of Year 6. Level 5c, b, a Above the nationally expected level for a pupil at the end of Year 6. Level 6- key stage 3 expectation REMEMBER – ALL children are different.

  7. What will be tested? Maths Mental Maths (This consists of 20 questions that vary in length. Either 5, 10 or 15s questions) Maths Papers A (45 minutes – using and applying maths) Maths Paper B* (45 minutes – using and applying maths) * Paper B was previously a calculator paper English 4. Reading – 1 hour to read and answer questions based around 3-5 different texts Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar – 45 minutes Spelling – 20 sentences with a word missing Writing – Is no longer a ‘one off’ test within the SATs week. This is continuously assessed throughout the year.

  8. The Timetable *Level 6 – Only children who are performing well above Level 5 will sit the Level 6 papers. This will be a small number within our school and a small % nationally.

  9. Maths Tests There are three tests: The mental test (20%) Paper A -no calculator allowed (40%) Paper B – no calculator allowed (40%) (previously Paper B allowed the use of a calculator) Children are allowed a pencil, ruler, tracing paper, protractor and mirror for Papers A & B

  10. Reading Test 1 hour test to read through 3 to 4 texts The texts are not linked Texts are progressively more difficult Questions shorter, closed response items shorter, open response items longer, open response items that require children to explain and comment on the texts in order to demonstrate a full understanding.

  11. Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Test One 45 minute test followed by a spelling test vocabulary 5- 10 marks 7- 14%sentence grammar 25- 35 mark 36- 50% punctuation 10- 20 marks 14- 28% spelling 20 marks 29% Even though the spelling is only 20 out of the 50 marks, this section is EXTREMELY important. This is where the Spelling Journal homework really helps the children prepareTotal of 70 marks

  12. After the Tests Reading and Maths Papers will be sent away to external markers Return around the second week of July Analysis of the results Reporting to parents

  13. What you can do at home Ensure children complete homework / Study Books. Read regularly and ask questions. Learn spellings, practise times tables weekly. Ensure that children are rarely absent. Make sure the children get a good nights’ sleep. Positively encourage them. During the week of the tests, ensure that the children are in school, on time and have had a good breakfast. During SATs week the children will get juice and toast each morning as an energy boost but this isn’t to replace their normal breakfast.

  14. Useful Websites There is a handout on your table for you to take http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision/ This is an excellent site, providing revision help for KS2, KS3, KS 4 and KS5. This covers all subjects through activities and tests. http://www.icteachers.co.uk/children/children_sats.htm A wide range of KS2 SATs questions, from both past papers and their own team of teachers. http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/revision/index.html Revision pages at Woodlands Junior School. These revision pages support the work they do at Woodlands Junior School. They have been put together for their students to help them with their revision. Included are some sample questions taken from past Key Stage 2 SATs papers, as well as a whole host of interactive tests/quizzes. http://www.compare4kids.co.uk/maths.php This links to lots of other websites which have games and activities on specific subjects http://www.emaths.co.uk/index.php/4-students/past-papers/ks2-sat-papers Over 10 years of past SAT papers for you to use (Please do not use papers after 2007 as these will be used in school during revision lessons) http://www.parkfieldict.co.uk/sats/ English and Maths revision activities and games. Don’t forget about Mathletics! www.mathletics.co.uk Your child has their own login details

  15. Now it’s your turn! Selection of Reading, Maths and SPaG questions Please spend 5 minutes looking through the different types of questions Questions? Thank you for giving up your time this evening.

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