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Surviving SATs

Surviving SATs. https:// michaelt1979.wordpress.com /. Monday 9th to Thursday 12 th May. When?. To measure progress and attainment of all Year 6 children nationally. Why?. Tests for Reading, SPAG and Maths. Teacher assessment for writing. What?. TIMETABLE MAY 2015. Results.

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Surviving SATs

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  1. Surviving SATs https://michaelt1979.wordpress.com/

  2. Monday 9th to Thursday 12thMay When? To measure progress and attainment of all Year 6 children nationally. Why? Tests for Reading, SPAGand Maths. Teacher assessment for writing What?

  3. TIMETABLE MAY 2015

  4. Results What results will I receive? Standardised score for Reading, Maths and SPAG. 100 is average. Results come back in July as the papers are marked externally Teacher assessment for English, Reading and Writing, Speaking and Listening, Maths and Science. (At National expectations)

  5. Writing • The composition aspect of pupil’s writing is based on teacher assessment from children’s writing across Year 6. • Children sit a SPAG test. (Spelling, punctuation and grammar)

  6. S.P.A.G TEST!(Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar) A 45 minute paper testing understanding of • Word classes (nouns, adverbs, adjectives etc.) • Punctuation, including; commas, inverted commas, apostrophes, use of capitals • Correct use of tenses and how words change • The correct terminology, eg, plurals, connectives, clause, phrase, synonym, antonym. • Spelling rules/patterns, including prefixes and suffixes.

  7. Spelling • The children will need to spell 20 words which are dictated within sentences. These will be words which follow particular spelling patterns and some from the Year 5 and 6 spelling list. • Please keep learning/ revising them with your children.

  8. Reading • A 60 test to read the booklet and respond to the comprehension questions. • Texts become more challenging through the booklet. The final text is usually an extract from a classic text. • Children must make reference to the text all the time.

  9. Multiple choice questions 2 or 3 mark questions. These are based on children’s inference and deduction. Children have to explain their views giving examples from the text. In some questions they have to explain why specific vocabulary has been chosen and the effect it creates .

  10. Remember to keep practising your Times Tables… these are vital! Maths • 3 papers • Strong emphasis on showing workings/methods. • Arithmetic paper is basic calculation and reasoning paper focusses problem solving • All aspects of Maths are included; number, shape, data handling.

  11. 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/tutoring • Ongoing assessments and feedback. • Additional support for children’s reading, writing and maths skills through whole class teaching (SETS) and LSA support. • Special arrangements applied for where appropriate. • Breakfast club in test week.

  12. How can you support your child at home? • Making sure homework is completed on time and to a good standard. • Valuing the importance of the tests. • Encouraging your child’s efforts and progress. Confidence is key! • Making sure they get a good night’s sleep (especially in test week) and that they arrive punctually in the morning.

  13. Working together... knowing we have all tried our best.

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