Longfield Primary SchoolLongfield Primary SchoolYear 6 SAT EveningYear 6 SAT Evening
MathsMaths
November 29 2012November 29 2012
1
Maths Test Papers Explained
Non-Calculator Paper - A45 minute written paper (out of 40 marks)Assess all areas of mathematics including written methods
Calculator Paper - B45 minute written paper (out of 40 marks)Assess ability to choose when to use a calculator and interpreting the display, as well as other areas
Mental Mathematics Assess ability to perform mental calculations in a given time (5, 10 and 15 seconds). (out of 20 marks)Total: out of 100
Level 4 scores usually between 45 and 78 marks
2
Assessment focuses in mathsUsing and applying maths:•Problem solving•Communicating•Reasoning
CalculatingCounting and understanding numbers• Numbers and the number system• Fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio and proportion Knowing and using number facts• Operations and relationships between them• Mental, written and calculator methods• Solving numerical problems• Algebra
3
Assessment focuses in maths continued
Understanding shapesProperties of shapeProperties of position and movement
Measuring•measures
Handling data and using and applying maths• Specifying the problem and planning, collecting data• Processing and representing data• Interpreting data
4
National Curriculum level descriptors
5
National Curriculum level descriptors
6
7
HAVE A GO!
Mental Maths test….
8
9
10
11
12
Paper A 2012
13
Paper B 2012
14
15
Paper B 2012
Level 5 Paper B 2012
16
Level 6 Paper
For children who are already achieving highly at Level 5.Two papers – 30 minutes each.Paper A – non calculatorPaper B – calculator allowed
17
Level 6 paper A 2012
18
Level 6 Paper B 2012
19
Level 6 Paper B 2012
20
How to help your child at homeHow to help your child at home
Times tablesMultiplication factsDivision factsPractise adding , subtracting, multiplying and dividing mentally Use revision websites Revision guides available in bookshops.
21
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/revision/
http://www.icteachers.co.uk/children/children_sats.htm
http://www.maths-games.org/times-tables-games.html
Useful websitesUseful websites
22
Top Related