SATs Information Session

24th March 2015

Nerys CooperCelina Summerhays

Aims

• To provide overview of SATs week • To explain how we can work together to

prepare the children• To discuss the format of the tests• To discuss Level 6 papers

Why do we have the tests?• National requirement

• The National Curriculum tests are designed to assess children’s knowledge and understanding of specific elements of the Key Stage 2 programmes of study. They provide a snapshot of a child’s attainment at the end of the key stage.

• The change to the writing follows the Government’s acceptance of Lord Bew’s recommendation that writing composition should only be subject to teacher assessment, with the more ‘technical’ aspects of English assessed via an externally marked test.

When are the tests?• The 2015 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum tests will be held

in the week beginning 11th May 2015.

Monday 11 Tuesday 12 Wednesday 13 Thursday 14

Level 3-5 Reading paper

Level 3-5English – Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling

Level 3-5Mental Maths Test

Level 3-5Maths paper 2(non- calculator)

Level 6 Reading

Level 6 English – Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling

Level 3-5 Maths Paper 1(non- calculator)

Level 6 MathsPaper 1and Paper 2

What is involved in the tests?English Reading paper (1 hour)

Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation (SPaG)

(45 minutes)

Level 6 (50 minutes)

Writing - teacher assessed using a range of evidence

Maths Mental (20 minutes)Written paper 1 (45 minutes) – non calculator

Written paper 2 (45 minutes) – non calculator

Level 6 (30 minutes)

Science Teacher assessment

Preparing the children in school

• Year 3 to Year 6• Rotation weeks

Preparing the children at home

• Revision guides • Read regularly •Most importantly… rest, sleep, food.

Reading …

• Read at least five times a week, preferably out loud• Share different types of texts that are around the

house, in the shops etc.• Keep calm and encouraging• Ensure the children rest and have breaks

Writing …

• Spend time on writing homework• Mind map ideas to help with organisation • Plan the structure of the writing (paragraphs)• Construct each sentence carefully, adding lively

vocabulary, inserting clauses and a range of punctuation• Read through carefully• Pick out one to five spellings to focus on and find

other words that follow the rule

Maths …

• Use sticky notes to remember key facts that they forget e.g. decimals, fractions and percentages•Make posters about different topics e.g.

perimeter, area•Memory maps

www.bbc.co.uk/revisewise

Overall Levels – for their age • Level 6 Exceptional• Level 5 Beyond expectations• Level 4 Expected National Curriculum level• Level 3 Below expectation

Externally marked level 6 tests in reading, SPaG and mathematics are available for schools administer, to eligible pupils, on an optional basis.

Children who achieve level 6 will not be recognised as secure level 6 but provides an indication that they are operating at that level.

Level 6

On the day…• Have breakfast• Read the questions carefully• Remind them to ask a teacher to read a question for

you if not sure of the answer (not the reading paper)– just put your hand up• Check your work carefully at the end

The day before…•Get equipment ready the night before – including a bottle of water•Sleep well

Any Questions?

• Please return the sample papers

• You are welcome to complete an order form for any additional revision guides you require