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SATs 2015 Standard Assessment Tests What are they? Standard Assessment Tests are taken by all pupils, in all schools, who are working at Level 3 and above. Tests are taken in Reading, SPaG and Maths. (Science and Writing is Teacher Assessed at the end of KS2). What are they? It is expected that most children will be working at Level 4 at the end of KS2. SATs results inform a schools’ position in the League Tables. Each child’s SATs result is passed on to their secondary school. When are they? SATs week commences on Monday 11th May. The Test Timetable for the week is: Monday Reading Test: L3 -5 (am); L6 (pm). Tuesday Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar(am); Spelling Test (am); Level 6 (pm). Wednesday Thursday Mental Maths Test, Maths Paper A: L3-5 (am). Maths Paper B; Level 6 – Papers 1 & 2 (pm). IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT EVERY CHILD ATTENDS SCHOOL DURING THIS WEEK. Where and how? Every school is governed by strict guidelines when administering SATs. The tests will take place in the classrooms, which have to be bare of any display material. Children sit in a formal test setting. The content of the tests is not known prior to administration (hence the need for revision of a broad spectrum of concepts). After each test has been completed, they are collected in, sealed, and stored in a locked cupboard, ready to be sent off to the allocated external marker. How did they do? After the tests have been externally assessed, we eagerly await the arrival of the Parcelforce Van in late June! Initially, the school must analyse the results and scrutinise the papers to ensure that there are no discrepancies in marking and levels awarded. Once this task has been completed, and we are satisfied with the level awarded, the children will receive their results in a sealed envelope addressed to their parents (who will be informed of this date prior to this happening). The English Test! The children will not receive an overall English Level, as was the case for many years. It will be as follows: Reading Test (50) Spelling Test (20) Punctuation and Grammar Test (50) Writing is assessed by the class teacher and a Level awarded. The Reading Test! The reading test requires children to read a booklet and answer associated question. The reading booklet typically consists of several different types of text. Children then have 60 minutes to answer questions. Example of Threshold Levels for Reading: 2011 2012 2013 2014 N 0-10 N 0-10 N 0-10 N 0-11 3 11-17 3 11-17 3 11-18 3 12-18 4 18-33 4 18-32 4 19-35 4 19-31 5 34-50 5 33-50 5 36-50 5 32-50 The SPaG Test! There are two parts to this test. Paper 1: short answer questions. Children have 45 minutes to complete this test. Paper 2: spelling test. Twenty ‘blind’ spellings read in short sentences, with one word in each sentence missed out. Example of Threshold Levels for SPaG: 2013 2014 N 0-24 N 0-24 3 25-47 3 25-44 4 48-59 4 45-54 5 60-70 5 55-70 The Maths Test! The Maths test is split into: Paper A (40) Paper B (40) Mental Maths Test (20) These marks are combined to award a child their maths level. Example of Threshold Levels for Maths: 2011 2012 2013 2014 N 0-16 N 0-17 N 0-17 N 0-17 3 17-44 3 18-45 3 18-44 3 18-45 4 45-76 4 46-78 4 45-78 4 46-78 5 77-100 5 79-100 5 79-100 5 79-100 Level 6 Tests! Level 6 tests are taken by children who have shown a certain aptitude in either Reading, Maths or Grammar/Spelling. There are no grade boundaries – it is just a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ judgement. Example of Level threshold tables for the level 6 tests (2014): English reading Level 6 Achieved? Mark Range English SPAG Mathematics Mark Range Mark Range No 0 - 23 0 - 31 0 - 31 Yes 24 - 34 32 - 50 32 - 50 Additional Support Personalised Learning is integral at Rudston Primary School. Therefore, small group tuition, either during the school day or at another time deemed appropriate, may be offered to assist children reach their individual target. ‘Booster’ groups started at the beginning of November; as of Spring term, all children are now currently undertaking booster sessions weekly. What can you do to help? We fully appreciate all of the support and encouragement you, as parents, give to your children and to us, as a school. There are some key elements to ensure your child achieves their full potential in the SATs. •Early to bed •Good, balanced diet •Plenty of water •Positive encouragement and support (not pressure). SATs 2015 Thank you for your attendance Any Questions?