Marlborough Primary School KS2 SaTS 2019

1. Marlborough Primary School KS2 SaTS 2019 Y6 Information Evening Wednesday 26th September 2018 KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

2. Chapters Assessment and Reporting Scaled Score Examples Scaled Scores Higher-Attaining Pupils The Tests English How to Help Your Child Maths KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

3. Assessment and Reporting • As of 2014, the ‘old’ national curriculum (e.g. level3, 4, 5) were abolished as set out in government guidelines. • The new curriculum was introduced in 2014. It is more rigorous and sets higher expectations which all schools are working hard to meet. • The new national curriculum was assessed for the first time in May 2016. • Since 2106 , test scores have been reported as ‘scaled scores’. KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

4. Scaled scores • All test outcomes at both KS1 and KS2 will be reported as scaled scores • What is meant by ‘scaled scores’? • 100 represents the ‘national standard’. • Each pupil’s raw test score will therefore be converted into a score on the scale, either at, above or below 100. • The scale will have a lower end point somewhere below 100 and an upper end point above 100. • A child who achieves the ‘national standard’ (a score of 100) will be judged to have demonstrated sufficient knowledge in the areas assessed by the tests. • Each pupil receives: • a raw score (number of raw marks awarded); • a scaled score in each tested subject; • confirmation of whether or not they attained the national standard. KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

5. Scaled Score Examples On publication of the test results in July: • a child awarded a scaled score of 100 is judged to have met the ‘national standard’ in the area judged by the test; • a child awarded a scaled score of more than 100 is judged to have exceeded the national standard and demonstrated a higher than expected knowledge of the curriculum for their age; • a child awarded a scaled score of less than 100 is judged to have not yet met the national standard and performed below the expectation for their age. KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

6. Higher-Attaining Pupils In the past, Key Stage 2 tests were aimed at children achieving levels 3-5 (with a national expectation to reach at least level 4). This meant that additional level 6 tests were produced for children who demonstrated higher than expected attainment (above level 5). Under the new system, there are not any separate tests for the most-able children. Instead, each test will have scope for higher-attaining pupils to show their strengths. This means that some questions towards the end of the tests may be more difficult for many children but they should be encouraged to attempt as much of the test as they are able to. KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

7. The Tests Key Stage 2 SATs take place nationally in the week commencing 14th May 2018 Statutory tests will be administered in the following subjects: • Reading (60 minutes) • Spelling (approximately 15 minutes) • Punctuation, Vocabulary and Grammar (45 minutes) • Mathematics - Paper 1: Arithmetic (30 minutes) - Paper 2: Reasoning (40 minutes) - Paper 3: Reasoning (40 minutes) • There are no tests to be administered in science this year. • All tests are externally marked. • As in recent years, writing will be teacher assessed internally in June. KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

8. The English Tests There is a greater focus on fictional texts. The structure of the test is similar to the previous KS2 reading tests. There is a greater emphasis on the comprehension elements of the new curriculum. • Reading - 50 marks • Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Test – 50 marks -Spelling test – 20 words • Writing teacher assessed KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

9. Reading Test The Reading Test • For this test there will be one reading book and one answer booklet. • The test will last for one hour (including reading time). • There will be a total of 50 marks available. • There will be a range of texts which may include fiction, non fiction and poetry. • During the reading paper, a child’s inference and deduction skills are thoroughly tested. They will also be expected to answer questions on authorial choices: explaining why an author has chosen to use particular vocabulary, grammar and text features. Marks will be awarded as follows: • Multiple choice or other selected responses: 10% - 30% • Short responses: 40% - 60% • Extended responses: 20% - 40% KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

10. Sample Questions A question testing their understanding of vocabulary. KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

11. A question testing their ability to deduce answers by using words or phrases as evidence. KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

12. A question testing their ability to receive literal answers from the texts. KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

13. Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling • There is a greater focus on knowing and applying grammatical terminology with the full range of punctuation tested. • In the grammar test, two thirds of the marks will be for multiple choice questions. The remaining questions will require pupils to write a longer answer. • This test lasts for 45 minutes and requires short answer questions including some multiple choice. • A spelling test is administered containing 20 words, which lasts approximately 15 minutes. • Marks for these two tests are added together to give a total for grammar, punctuation and spelling KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

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16. Spelling There are 20 spelling sentences. The spelling words are tested within the context of a sentence. As the sentences are read out to the children, they fill in the correct spellings on their copy of the text. KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

17. Writing • Teacher assessment from cross-curricular writing samples taken through the year. • Moderators visited the school in June 2018 to check these assessments. They may also come next year. • Must be able to spell the Year 3 and 4 word list. • Must be able to spell most of the Year 5 and 6 word list. • Must be using a full range of punctuation mostly correctly. KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

18. Maths Tests • The mathematics tests have undergone the biggest change in recent years. • There will be three papers: 1 arithmetic paper and 2 mathematical reasoning papers. • There will not be a mental maths paper instead a written arithmetic test has been introduced to assess fluency with numbers and basic mathematical calculations, with a focus on working efficiently at speed. Questions in the arithmetic test will cover: • ability to work fluently with numbers • straightforward addition and subtraction • more complex calculations with fractions • long division and long multiplication KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

19. Maths Tests Arithmetic Test Paper 1 • There will be 36 questions in the arithmetic test and there will be 40 marks available most of which will be worth one mark. • The test will last 30 minutes. Mathematical Reasoning Papers 2 & 3 • There will be two mathematical reasoning papers. • Each paper will be of 40 minutes duration with a total of 35 marks per paper available. KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

20. Questions taken from Paper 1 - Arithmetic KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

21. Questions taken from Paper 2 - Reasoning KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

22. A question taken from Paper 3 - Reasoning KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

23. How to Help Your Child with Reading • Listening to your child read can take many forms. • First and foremost, focus developing an enjoyment and love of reading. • Enjoy stories together – reading stories to your child is equally as important as listening to your child read. • Read a little at a time but often, rather than rarely but for long periods of time! • Talk about the story before, during and afterwards – discuss the plot, the characters, their feelings and actions, how it makes you feel, predict what will happen and encourage your child to have their own opinions. • Look up definitions of words together – you could use a dictionary, the Internet or an app on a phone or tablet. • All reading is valuable – it doesn’t have to be just stories. Reading can involve anything: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, newspapers, magazines, football programmes and TV guides. • Visit the local library - it’s free KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

24. How to Help Your Child with Writing • Practise and learn spelling - make it fun! • Encourage opportunities for writing such as letters to family or friends, shopping lists, notes or reminders, stories and poems. • Write together – be a good role model for writing. • Encourage use of a dictionary to check spelling and a thesaurus to find synonyms and expand vocabulary. • Allow your child to use a computer for word processing, which will allow for editing and correcting of errors without lots of crossing out. • Remember that good readers become good writers! Identify good writing features when reading (e.g. vocabulary, sentence structure and punctuation). • Show your appreciation: praise and encourage, even for small successes! KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

25. How to Help Your Child with Maths • Play times tables games. • Play mental maths games including counting in different amounts, forwards and backwards. • Encourage opportunities for telling the time. • Encourage opportunities for counting coins and money; finding amounts or calculating change when shopping. • Look for numbers on street signs, car registrations and anywhere else! • Look for examples of 2D and 3D shapes around the home. • Identify, weigh or measure quantities and amounts in the kitchen or in recipes. • Play games involving numbers or logic, such as dominoes, card games, darts, draughts and chess. KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19

26. How to help your child • First and foremost, support and reassure your child that there is nothing to worry about and they should always just try their best. Praise and encourage! • Ensure your child has the best possible attendance through the year. • Support your child with any homework tasks. • It is essential to keep reading regularly and to have opportunities to answer questions about • Keep up the times table practise, so they don`t become rusty. • Support the children with learning the Year 3,4,5,6 spellings. They will not be at age expectation in writing if they cannot spell these. • Make sure your child has a good sleep and healthy breakfast every morning. KS2 SATs Meeting 2018-19