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End of Key Stage 1 Assessments. Why do we do them?. End of Key Stage 1 levels have to be reported to the Local A uthority for reading, writing, speaking and listening, science and maths for each child.
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Why do we do them? End of Key Stage 1 levels have to be reported to the Local Authority for reading, writing, speaking and listening, science and maths for each child. SATs are used to inform our teacher assessments (tests throughout the year, work produced by the children and our overall understanding of each child’s ability) End of Key Stage One level is NOT based solely on the SATs results!!
The levels….. By the end of year 2, children are expected to be a secure level 2. Level 2 is split into sublevels; 2c, 2b (secure) and 2a. Children who are exceeding the expected level may finish the year within level 3. The level the children achieve at the end of Key Stage 1 becomes a benchmark for the level they should aim to achieve by the end of Key Stage 2.
How do we run them? Tests take place in the classrooms- separated tables as with any other test Delivered and marked by Miss Pattle and Mrs Brennan. Where appropriate, children may take theirs in smaller groups. Although there are suggested time limits for each test, children generally have plenty of time. Traditionally, all tests have been administered on the same week but this year we will be spreading them over several weeks.
Reading Level 2 paper and level 3 paper- children will only do ONE. Each paper has a fiction section and a non – fiction section. (children have a break in-between completing these) Level 2 paper- children read one page at a time independently then answer the questions on the page before moving on. Level 3- Children have an answer booklet and separate reading text. Children can refer back to the text whenever they need to when answering questions.
Writing Children complete a short writing task and a long writing task (completed on different days). E.g. short write- riddle/poem/character profile Long write- story/information page/ recount Children will all be given the same input together on what they will be writing about although they are not taught HOW they should write it. Children are given time to plan their work before they begin. A short spelling test is completed by all children, the results of which adds to the overall writing level.
Maths Two papers (level 2 and 3)- Children only complete ONE Questions are read aloud to the children and may be re-phrased if a child struggles to understand what to do. Level 2 paper- tens and units, number line (0-30) and 100 squares available. Level 3 paper- ruler and mirror available.
Speaking and Listening and science Levels are based on evidence from throughout the year.
What do we do to prepare the children? Reading comprehension exercises in RWI to prepare children for the reading test. Children completing level 3 test will attempt some past papers. Maths test format is very similar to the ones the children have done throughout key stage 1- very visual Literacy unit completed in Spring 2 relating to our long write so children are familiar with the features of the given genre.
Do you need to do anything at home? Continue with homework, as well as making use of Reading Eggs, Mathletics and Rainbow Homework on the website. Discuss reading books and ask questions for comprehension. (sheet provided) Please don’t use the words SATS with your children- we don’t use it and don’t want them worrying!!!
Results The results of the tests are not discussed with the children. As the tests only contribute towards the end of year level, we do not report home the results. You will receive you child’s end of year levels in their written reports.
