What’s New?

1. What’s New? • The SATs tests are national statutory tests and are taken in English and Mathematics. • Writing result will be based on teacher assessment throughout the year • Tougher SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar test) • Removal of the calculator paper • Reading and Maths assessments will still be conducted as in previous years during SATs week. • Level 6 Testing

2. Monday 12th May English Reading Test L6 Reading PM Tuesday 13th May SPAG – Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar L6 SPAG PM Wednesday 14th May Mental Maths Test Maths Test 1 (non-calculator) Thursday 15th May Maths Test 2 (non-calculator) L6 Maths PM (Papers 1 and 2)

4. English Reading comprehension 1 hour The booklet will contain 3-4 unrelated texts for the children to read and answer questions ranging from 1 to 3 marks

6. SPAG Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Test

7. Grammar Test • Grammar is about making meaning • It is part of the curriculum from FS to KS2 and beyond • The same word can perform different functions, depending on the sentence in which it is found…

8. 45 minutes Some multiple choice Some short words, phrases or sentences Explain why….answers A separate spelling test Tougher marking – accuracy, checking for missing words and careless errors The Y6 test….

9. Components Children will need to know.. Grammatical Terms /Word classes and the function of these words: • Nouns, verbs, adjectives, connectives, pronouns, adverbs, prepositions, articles • Features of sentences, how and when to use these • The grammar of complex sentences The differing degrees of formality • Tense • Subject –verb agreement • Use of ‘I’ and ‘me’

10. Key aspects… • Get interested in words and word choices- notice how the experts do it • Teach specific aspects using correct terminology • Practice- little and often • Apply in context

11. Spelling • This follows the same format, with 20 target words, presented within contextualised sentences • Higher emphasis on root words • Irregular spelling patterns – encourage your children to learn their spellings

12. Mathematics • All 3 test papers will cover the 4 key areas of maths: • Problem solving, reasoning and communication (being able to explain your answers and ask questions) • Number and calculations (no calculators) • Shape, space and measures – positions and direction • Data handling and probability

13. Mental Maths Test 20 questions (20% of the overall mark ) Testing mental recall and agility Children have 5 – 10 – 15 seconds to answer questions Visual images e.g. clocks, shapes, number facts and creating pictures Number bonds, multiplication tables, mathematical knowledge, technical vocabulary and key facts need to be known

14. Mathematics Test 1 and Test 2 (45 minutes each) 40 marks each paper Using and applying, communicate mathematically, logical reasoning and application of problem solving skills there are very few ‘traditional calculations’ e.g. 345 x 48 Each question carries either 1 or 2 marks Pupils need to show their methods

15. At Home! • Thorough homework, that’s checked and completed with care! • Reading - discussing the book/characters etc. • Talking • Questioning • Number bonds and tables • Discussing- Why… Why… Why…? CGP Books Letts Reading materials Internet- Revise Wise/Skills Wise Education City activities Achieve Level 4 and 5 Achieve L4 Maths app

16. Any questions?