Year 6 Maths at RCC• On entry all pupils take a test to help

with setting.

• All pupils placed in 1 of 5 groups.

• All pupils follow the National Curriculum at a level appropriate to their ability.

• All pupils are prepared for the SATS in May

• All pupils are given a target level in October. This is based on their entry test, CATs scores and Year 5 data .

SATS= Statutory Assessment TestsCATS= Cognitive Ability Tests

Key Stage 2 Maths SATS

Mental arithmetic - 20%

Paper 1 – - 40% - non calculator

Paper 2 - 40% - non calculator

Level 3 to 5 – all pupils are entered

Level 6 – A small group entered from Set 1 based on evidence

Paper 1 – non calculator – 50 %

Paper 2 – calculator paper – 50 %

Preparation at Rydon• Mental Monday – a past mental test every week.

• Look at past papers and talk through these and try some questions.

• Pupils will have completed 3 full SATS papers by beginning of March.

• Pick up difficult areas, for example: word problems and written explanation answers.

• Booster classes

Revision at home

Targeted Study Books

Mental Maths problems…how much, measure

Past Papers on Moodle or printed from the Web.

Useful websites – mymaths, BBC Bitesize

APPs – There are several that target KS2 Maths

Possible use of The Student Support Centre. (Letters home on Monday)

www.mymaths.co.uk

mymaths

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