Transcript St Barnabas C of E Primary School

St Barnabas C of E Primary School
End of Year 6 SATs.
What does SATs stand for?
• Statutory Assessment Tests
• At the end of Key Stage 2 (Year 6)
When do the tests happen?
• This year, the Year 6 tests will take place
the week beginning the 11th May.
• All tests take place in this week.
Time table for SATs week, Monday
11th May
• Monday Reading test (level 3-5)
• Level 6 English reading
• Tuesday Levels 3-5 English Grammar, Punctuation
and Spelling
• Level 6 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
• Wednesday Maths Paper A (no calculator)
• Mental Maths test
• Thursday
Maths Paper 2 test (no calculator)
• Level 6 mathematics Paper 1
• Level 6 mathematics Paper 2 (calculator allowed)
What level should the children be
working at?
• The age expected level is level 4 at the
time of the tests.
• Some children will be at level 3 and some
children will achieve level 5. A small
number of children nationally will achieve
level 6.
• A small percentage of children will not yet
be working at level 3.
How are the children assessed?
• For children working at level 3 and above,
there are two sorts of assessments:
• Tests and Teacher Assessments.
• For children working below level 3, the
only statutory assessment is teacher
assessment and those children do not
take the tests.
Access arrangements
• Extra support is available for those
who need it.
• Extra time
• Rest breaks
• Reader
• Scribe
• Small groups
What do the tests involve?
• Reading Comprehension
• The paper is one hour long and consists of three
pieces of text (not related).
• No help with reading/ explaining the text is allowed
but teachers may help write the answers if this is
necessary.
• There are one, two and three point questions.
• The children need to be able to explain their
answers using reference to the text.
• A level will be rewarded purely for reading, but also
will contribute to the overall English level.
Writing assessment
• There is no test for Writing.
• Writing is Teacher Assessed and will be
moderated.
• Levels will be submitted later in June.
• The children are producing an extended
piece of writing each week which contributes
towards the overall assessment.
• After SATs there will be an increased focus
on writing and we will send you some
guidance on supporting your child at home.
Maths Test
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The Maths tests consist of:
Paper 1 (no calculator) 45 minutes
Paper 2 (no calculator) 45 minutes
Mental Maths test (approx 20 minutes)
Paper 1 = 40 marks
Paper 2= 40 marks
Mental Maths 20 marks
Accuracy is very important and there is more emphasis
on using and applying maths knowledge.
• Teachers may read questions in both written tests if
asked.
Spelling, Punctuation and
Grammar
• Spelling test (20 spellings)
• Grammar and punctuation test, application
of the 8 word classes. (See grammar
glossary).
How can Parents help?
• The best help is taking an interest in your
child’s learning and progress.
• Supporting homework approximately 30
minutes per evening.
• Ensuring children arrive for school:
• everyday
• in good time
• have a good breakfast
• go to bed at a reasonable time
How can I help my child?
• There are many other ways you can help your child do
well at school.
• Make sure you know what homework is set and
encourage your child to do it thoroughly.
• Encourage your child to read every evening to build up
reading stamina. Remember it is good to read before
going to sleep, much better than looking at a screen
which affects children switching off and going to sleep.
• Even when children are reading fluently it is important for
them to talk about what they are reading, to build up their
confidence in answering comprehension questions;
building up a picture of the character, setting, main
points, themes etc.
What are we doing in school?
We are preparing the children in their lessons
through enjoyable revision topics such as: Dr Who
and Survival. In addition we:
• promote test techniques.
• run intervention groups in the afternoons, giving
specific support.
• hold booster groups to maximise children’s
opportunity to reach their potential.
• self assessment and opportunity for reflection
to identify strengths and weaknesses in own
learning.
Resources
• Good products on market eg. CGP, Rising Stars
• Revise guides for English and Maths bought by Mrs
Hanson for each Year 6 child. These books will be
taken home by your child.
• Pearson on-line
• Education City
• www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/literacy/index.htm
Accessible from the Year 6 page on our Learning
Platform
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/
• Previous SATs papers can be downloaded from :
• www.sats-papers.co.uk/sats-papers-ks2