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Welcome
Westacre Middle School
Parent information event: SATS 2015
Aims:
•Provide an overview of the procedures relating to the formal
assessment of Year 6 pupils in the Summer Term.
•Answer general and pupil specific questions.
•Highlight practical suggestions to support children and parents.
Overview
The Standard Attainment Tests
Literacy, Numeracy
Week beginning May 11th 2015
*Please ensure your child attends school punctually throughout the week*
It is important to note that your child is continually
assessed during their education using a range of
strategies and methods throughout the year. These
form what is known as teacher assessment.
What is the purpose of the SATS?
The key stage 2 national curriculum tests are designed to test 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. (Department for Education)
To measure pupil progress and attainment
• Measured against age related expectations as set out in
the National Curriculum.
• Results form the basis of further teaching and learning.
• Results can be used by high schools as a ‘baseline’
assessment.
To measure school performance
To identify regional and national trends
What form do the tests take?
Literacy
1 Reading paper
1 Grammar and Punctuation and Vocabulary test (referred to as GPS or SPAG)
1 Spelling test
Numeracy
2 written papers (calculators are no longer permitted for Paper B)
1 mental maths test
SATs week timetable
Monday 11th May
Levels 3-5 English reading test
Level 6 English reading test
Tuesday 12th May
Levels 3-5 English grammar, punctuation
and spelling test
Level 6 English grammar, punctuation
and spelling test
Wednesday 13th May
Levels 3-5 mental mathematics test
Levels 3-5 mathematics Paper 1
Thursday 14th May
Levels 3-5 mathematics Paper 2
Level 6 mathematics Paper 1
Level 6 mathematics Paper 2 (calculator
allowed)
What do the results mean and how
are they reported?
External marking – reported to school and
passed on to parents with Teacher Assessments.
Level 5
Above average attainment
Level 4
At age related expectation
for attainment
Level 3
Below average attainment
Teacher Assessment enables us to measure the progress your child has
made in finer detail (sub levels). We are keen to celebrate your child’s
progress regardless of the level at which they are working.
What does this mean for your children?
• An opportunity to apply their skills and
knowledge.
• ‘Special work’.
• Work will take place in formal conditions within a
calm and purposeful atmosphere.
• Expectations for conduct and attitude will be
emphasised.
• Opportunities to share concerns and ask
questions – before and during SATS week.
What does it mean for you?
Keep doing what you are doing!
Follow routines and work with your child.
 Homework
 Home reading
 Extra opportunities for learning and practise
Prepare with your child each day
 Punctual attendance
 Breakfast, healthy snack, lunch, water bottle
 ‘Standard’ stationery
Promote a positive perception of the SATS
 Our common goal is for a positive outcome for all our children
What next?
Preparation in school
 Practise (as part of a balanced curriculum).
 Intervention, focused support.
 Promoting positive attitudes to challenges and the
independent application of skills and knowledge.
Communication
 Homework diaries
 Westacre website
 Appointments
Useful resources
 Handout
 Westacre website
 Class teachers