Transcript Welcome to the SATs evening 2008

Elworth CE Primary School
SATs Workshop
Feb 2015
This presentation is also available on our school
website – Student Zone – KS2
What are SATs?
Statutory Attainment Tests
• The Key Stage 2 tests are designed to test pupils' knowledge
and understanding of the Key Stage 2 programmes of study.
They provide a snapshot of pupils' attainment at the end of
the key stage.
Pupils take tests in:
• English (Literacy)
• Mathematics (Numeracy)
• Science (currently biennial, 5% of schools in England, 5
children chosen – new tests in 2016)
Virtually all children in Year 6 are legally required to take these
tests.
• Your child will gain a level depending upon how they perform
on the day of the test.
• Teacher Assessment
Timetable
Monday
11th May
Tuesday
12th May
Wednesday
13th May
Thursday
14th May
Reading test
60 minutes
reading &
answering
questions
Grammar,
Punctuation &
Vocabulary test
45 minutes
Mental Maths
Test
20 minutes
Maths Test B
45 minutes
Spelling Test
15 minutes
Maths Test A
45 minutes
Friday
15th May
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•Time will also be allocated for any children with concerns or worries for
teacher/child 1:1 support.
•During the afternoons, children will be taking part in Physical
Education activities, fun sessions and art activities.
•Breakfast Club – every day of SATs week (except Friday)…8.30am
onwards…volunteers welcome!
Maths (New Test Format)
The maths test is split into three papers;
•Paper A = 40 marks (Non-calculator test)
•Paper B = 40 marks (Non-calculator test)
•Mental Maths = 20 marks
•Children are given all of the equipment they will require for
each paper eg pencil, ruler, calculator, tracing paper,
mirror, protractor
•Children may have questions read to them if necessary
Literacy
The new English test framework is now split into three
different sections:
•Reading Paper = 50 marks (New Test Format)
•Grammar, Punctuation & Vocabulary = 50 marks
•Spelling = 20 marks
NB: Writing is no longer assessed externally. Writing is teacher assessed
throughout the year – all children will have a portfolio of independent
work on which a judgement is made. An overall writing level is awarded
at the end of the school year. Schools are moderated by external
agencies to ensure accurate judgements are made.
Levels
The levels break down into one of the
following.
• Level 3 – Your child is deemed to be working
below the national average.
• Level 4 – Your child is deemed to be working
at the national average.
• Level 5 – Your child is deemed to be working
above the national average.
• Level 6 – Your child is deemed to be G&T in
this subject (6C is the maximum attainment)
N.B – Selected children will undertake Level 6 testing on the same week as SATs
(afternoon sessions)
Sub – Levels (Internal Assessment)
The sub- levels break down into one of the
following.
• 4A – Your child is deemed to be working at
the top end of this level (possible borderline candidate).
• 4B – Your child is deemed to be working at
the middle of this level (secure knowledge &
understanding).
• 4C – Your child is deemed to be working at
the bottom end of this level (possible borderline
candidate)..
N.B – Final SATs levels are not divided into sub-levels
How can you help now?
•Support with homework (try to provide a
noise/stress-free working environment).
•Help with structuring work time
(no less than 20
.
mins, no more than 45 mins)
•If extra work is given keep it short and
sharp, with time to relax (use SATs resources where
possible to help familiarisation and ensure continuity).
•Ask questions in context when possible
e.g at the supermarket (focus on the basics to help
build confidence).
•Discussion - encourage your child to discuss/share any
homework and how they feel about undertaking SATs…share with
their class teacher if necessary
What are we doing as a school?
• Informal Numeracy/Literacy
Homework clubs – children are welcome to attend
at a lunchtime to complete homework tasks or ask for support
• 1-2-1& Intervention Grps – selected children
receive additional support during afternoon sessions as per
their needs (30-45mins per session).
• Targeted Support within the classroom
Between January and May –SATs questions,
Practise tests, mental maths challengers/tests.
How can you help your child in
the week of SATs?
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Keep it calm.
Keep it normal.
Get to school with plenty of time.
Encourage them to eat breakfast (attend
Breakfast Club if possible).
• Let them relax in the evenings – if they don’ t
know it at this stage they are unlikely to learn it now!
• Ask children about their tests after each day
– encourage children not to worry about their
performance...don’t dwell on mistakes...look forward towards
Friday!
Revision Resources
There are a range of revision materials available
from all good book sellers and a few bad ones
as well 
Useful Websites
• www.mymaths.co.uk (Username: elworthps Password:
divide82
• www.educationcity.com (All children have their own log-ins
and password
• http://www.supermathsworld.com/ (Username: 084elworth)
• http://www.mathszone.co.uk/
• http://www.woodlandsjunior.kent.sch.uk/maths/sats/index.html
• http://www.coxhoe.durham.sch.uk/ (Curriculum Links: Literacy
& Numeracy)
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/
Past SATs Papers/Resources
https://www.sats-papers.co.uk/
Many thanks for your continued
support
Questions, comments or concerns?