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Key Stage 2 SATs Key Stage 2 SATs

2014

St Cuthbert’s RC Primary School

Background

There have been Key Stage 2 SATs since 1995 Children will complete a range of tests in Numeracy and Literacy These tests are similar to the optional SATs done in Years 3,4 and 5 Secondary schools are also interested in the results

Achievement

Most children are expected to achieve Level 4 Some children may achieve Level 3. This does not mean they have ‘failed’. For some children Level 3 is a tremendous achievement. Some children are working at a higher level and achieve a level 5 These levels are further divided by school into sub-levels e.g. 4c, 4b, 4a

The Tests

SATs week begins on Monday 12th May 2014. There are two areas being tested in the SATs: Numeracy and Literacy, each with two

• r three papers of varying length.

We will work closely with pupils to ensure they are familiar with the different formats.

• Monday 13 May

English reading test

• Tuesday 14 May

English grammar, punctuation

• and spelling test
• Wednesday 15 May

Mental mathematics test Mathematics - Test A

• Thursday 16 May

Mathematics - Test B

Numeracy

• This test has three papers:
• Paper A (calculator not allowed) – 45 minutes
• Paper B (calculator not allowed) – 45 minutes
• Mental Arithmetic – 5, 10 or 15 seconds per question

Some of the questions require the children to show their processing skills Many of the questions require the children to show their skill in using and applying maths in a variety of situations The questions can be read to the children so that it is

• nly their mathematical ability that is being tested

Literacy

Consists of reading, grammar, punctuation and spelling. Reading Test (60 minutes to answer) Grammar and Punctuation test - 45 minutes. Spelling Test – about 15 minutes Writing is assessed throughout the year by the class teacher.

The Reading Test

There are several different answer formats. Short answers Several line answers Longer answers Some responses require them to tick, draw lines

• r put a ring around the answer.

The aspects of reading to be assessed

• Retrieval
• Deduce and infer
• Text style and
• rganisation
• Interpreting imagery
• Authorial technique
• Understanding language

choices

• Time given 60 mins

Grammar, Punctuation and SpellingTest

• This is the second year that the test has run.
• Should last approximately 45 minutes
• The spelling test should last approximately 15 minutes

You will receive at end of Year 6...

• Teacher assessments and SATs level for English

and Maths

• These normally arrive in July and will be sent
• ut with the end of year report.

The Results

What will School do to Help?

• Group work/Booster groups
• Revision – children will receive normal teaching but

with more opportunities to answer past questions, additional mental maths lesson and reading comprehension.

• Additional teacher for year 6
• Past maths papers will continue to be sent home for

the children to look at with you.

How Can You Help?

Praise and encourage your child, leading up to and during SATs week and when the results come out Your child will need to be in school for each test (no catch-ups) Make sure that your child is in on time! We will provide them with some toast and a drink. Early nights! Good breakfasts and water bottles.

Why are SATs so important?

Like any other formal examination process. Give you information about where your child is (academically). Gives you a comparison to see how much they have progressed throughout their time at St Cuthbert’s. Informs secondary schools of academic ability. Improves child's educational chances and opportunities in future.

What can you do to prepare your child?

Revision – help your child to revise & practise skills. Daily reading and discussion about their books. Learn & practise spellings. Learn & practise times tables (forwards and backwards). Discuss specific areas to work on with us. Ensure your child completes their homework. Most importantly – don’t stress! Your child will be working hard in school and any extra they do at home should be enjoyable.

How to revise

• Concentrate on areas of weakness, not what

they can do easily

• Short bursts (20minutes)
• Revision guides
• Internet-
• E.g. BBC Revise Wise www.bbc.co.uk/revisewise

And finally...

√ Any questions? √ Thank you for your time. √ If you would like to have a look at past papers, there are some for you to view.