Transcript What are KS2 SATs? - Elm Wood Primary School
Aims of the Session
•To share important information about KS2 SATs.
•To answer any questions about KS2 SATs.
What are KS2 SATs?
•Standard Assessment Tests.
•All children have to be tested before they go to secondary school.
•Provide assessment information for secondary schools.
•Purpose – assign National Curriculum levels to children before they leave primary school.
• Level 3 – below age related expectation • Level 4 – age related expectation • Level 5 – above age related expectation
How is SATs week organised?
•A timetable is issued to school, telling us on which days/sessions tests must be administered.
•All children must sit the tests at the same time.
•Test papers can only be opened 1 hour before the tests begin.
•Tests are completed in the Hall.
Year 6 SATs Week Monday 12 th – Friday 16 th May 2014 Monday 12th May Tuesday 13th May Wednesday 14th May Thursday 15th May Friday 16 th May
English Reading Test Level 6 Reading English – grammar, punctuation and spelling test.
Level 6 - SPAG Mental Maths Test Maths Paper 1 Maths Paper 2 Science A* Level 6 Maths Science B*
*The 2 Science papers are not officially reported but the scores for these tests will be passed on to secondary schools.
English SATs consist of: •A reading test •A grammar, punctuation and spelling test
• • • • • • • The reading test lasts for 1 hour.
The children will have an hour to read the 3 texts in the reading booklet and complete the questions at their own pace. The texts will not be linked by a theme. The texts will increase in difficulty. Children are allowed to refer to the reading booklet throughout the test. There are a variety of different questions to be answered in different ways.
Children cannot have any adult help in this test.
•There are 4 main types of questions on the reading paper: • Literal – answer is there in the text – copy a word.
• Deductive – look for clues.
• Inferential – read between the lines.
• Authorial intent – e.g. why does an author use a particular word.
How can parents help with reading?
• Ensure your child reads every night!
• Encourage them to read fiction and non-fiction.
• Try to listen to your child read and ask them questions about the text.
• Help them with the different skills of reading especially ‘skim’ reading where they are looking for key words in the text.
• Speed reading – reading certain amount in a set time.
The introduction of a new Key Stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test from May 2013 will place a stronger focus on teaching these skills in primary schools.
What is the English grammar, punctuation and spelling test?
The English grammar, punctuation and spelling test assesses your child’s English skills in four key areas in Year 6: spelling punctuation grammar vocabulary
How long is the test?
The children will have 45 minutes to complete the grammar test. 20 minutes for spelling test.
When will I know how well my child has performed in the tests?
We will let you know your child’s results before the end of the summer term.
Is the grammar paper an extra test?
No. The original English writing test has been discontinued, and the new English grammar, punctuation and spelling test was introduced in May 2013. From 2013, teachers will make a separate judgement on how well your child is doing in writing composition - such as composing letters or stories – instead.
•Mathematics SATs consist of: •A mental mathematics test. This is a 20 minute orally delivered, taped assessment. The mental mathematics test has a subject weighting of 20%.
•Two written test papers
Paper 1 and Paper 2 – no calculators!
• Some questions are worth one mark and therefore accuracy is important.
• Other questions are worth two marks and even if the answer is wrong, a mark may be given for correct working.
•Teachers may read questions in both written papers to pupils if asked.
How can parents help with Maths?
• Support with homework – not just helping with the Maths but reading the question can really help.
•TIMES TABLES!!! • Help your child to check their work through – this will help them to spot mistakes that can sometimes be easily fixed.
How to help your child with Maths revision:
1. Use CGP or other revision books of your choice.
2. Practise mental arithmetic with your child and help your child practise and learn times tables facts.
3. Encourage your child to read information sources such as charts and timetables.
4. Practise drawing and measuring angles.
5. Revise properties of 2-D and 3-D shapes.
6. Practise converting metric weights and measures e.g. 17 kg = 17,000 g, 2.05 l = 2050 ml.
7. Practise reading questions CAREFULLY with your child.
Any questions?
Where can I find more information about the tests?
Further information about Key Stage 2 tests is available at www.education.gov.uk/ks2
What are we doing?
• Amazing teaching of course! • Vibrant curriculum – cross-curricular learning.
• Teaching assistant support. • Booster sessions – letter to follow.
• Intervention sessions.
• Test preparation.
How can parents help?
•The best help is interest taken in learning and progress.
•Supporting homework.
•Good communication between the school and home.
•Getting a good night’s sleep on a school night!
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/sats/index.html
http://www.emaths.co.uk/index .php/4-students/past papers/ks2-sat-papers
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/