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SATs Standard Assessment Tests

Discover insights on SATs prep with a focus on self-esteem enhancement for students. Learn about key assessment levels, exam structure, and ways to make learning enjoyable. Engage in effective study techniques and healthy habits to excel in exams and daily life. Parental involvement, mental arithmetic tips, and resources for a well-rounded approach to education. Start your SATs journey with confidence and positivity!

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SATs Standard Assessment Tests

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  1. SATsStandard Assessment Tests

  2. Our School Mission Statement‘Achieving potential whilst making learning fun’

  3. Self esteem “The most important influence on a person's level of self-esteem are their parents. After parents have had their say, little else in life is able to modify the opinion of self thus formed" Nicolas Emler ; 2001 The Costs and Causes of Low Self-Esteem Joseph Rowntree Foundation

  4. SATs Keeping a Balance Preparation or Pressure?

  5. What SATs measure: Maths English (Science - teacher assessment)

  6. Assessment to show Progression • Foundation Stage (Profile at the end of Rec) • Key Stage 1 (age 7 Teacher Assessment) • Key Stage 2 (age 11 - SATs) • Key Stage 3 (SATs dropped) • Key Stage 4 (age 16 – GCSEs) • Sixth Form (A Levels) • Further Education

  7. What levels mean at eleven • P Levels (working at pre-national curriculum) • Level 1 Working below age related expectations • Level 2 (2A, 2B, 2C) • Level 3 Working below age related expectations • Level 4 Working at age related expectations • Level 5 Working above age related expectations • Level 6 Exceptional

  8. SATs level - Maths • Scores out of 100 • Level 3 19 – 45 • Level 4 46 – 78 • Level 5 79 - 100

  9. SATs Level – English(Reading) • Scores out of 50 • Level 3 12-19 • Level 4 20-32 • Level 5 33-50

  10. SATs Level-English(Grammar) • Score out of 70 (50 for Grammar; 20 for spelling) • Level 3 15-24 • Level 4 25-45 • Level 5 46-70

  11. SATs Week Timetable 11-14 May 2015 Monday Reading Test & Level 6 R. Tuesday Grammar, punctuation & spelling & Level 6 test Wed nesdayMaths A & Mental Maths Thursday Maths B & Level 6 Maths Friday

  12. Maths • Mental arithmetic from a recording to ensure fairness – try to work out in your head, but you can make notes. • Time allowed for questions, 5 seconds, 10 seconds and 15 seconds • Blank answer sheet to help

  13. Mental Arithmetic Time 2008 track 3

  14. Maths Papers A & B • Always show your working out – you may get extra marks! • Questions designed to test understanding • Calculators not allowed in Test B this year

  15. Maths • This shape is made from two separate squares and an equilateral triangle. Calculate the size of angle a. Do not use a protractor. a

  16. Maths • This shape is made from 5 identical squares. Draw one square so that the new shape has exactly one line of symmetry. Find 2 ways of doing this.

  17. English – Spelling Bacteria The importance of washing their hands before a meal is emphasised to small children as a way of keeping healthy. But do you ever think about germs and disease? It is true that some bacteria, and other micro-organisms, can cause serious problems… Out of 20

  18. English – Writing Punctuation Pyramid . . ? . ? , ! . ? , … ! ‘ “” . ? , … ! ‘ “” : ;

  19. Spelling, grammar and punctuation test Look at the underlined part of the sentence, is it a phrase or a clause? 1. We went outside so we could enjoy the sunshine. • The sun shone in the bright blue sky. • The beautiful rainbow lasted for hours. • We had fun running around the garden. Circle the article in each sentence below. • After the argument they all went home. • We saw a magnificent polar bear. • Eating an apple can help keep you healthy.

  20. How can parents help? • Common concerns at this stage – upset, can’t do it – please let us know

  21. Be Positive! • Take an interest rather than pressurise • Try to make it fun if you can • Praise – constant reassurance • A little and often (20 minutes?) • Repeat and review • Vary the work • Keep other activities going sports, hobbies

  22. Using the Collins Guides Revision Guides with sample questions Write on them – tick the pages Read – Cover – Test – Check Parents mark with the child to check understanding

  23. Good Health makes a difference • Exercise • Sensible eating (e-additives) • Sleep • Water

  24. Television and Internet Support www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise Plus television programmes to support

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