Year 6 SATs 2014 Year 6 SATs 2014 InformationInformation

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Why do we do SATs?Why do we do SATs?

Standard Assessment Tests are designed to Standard Assessment Tests are designed to

test pupils’ knowledge and understanding of test pupils’ knowledge and understanding of

the Key Stage 2 curriculum. They provide a the Key Stage 2 curriculum. They provide a

level of attainment in:level of attainment in:•Reading Reading •Mathematics Mathematics •SPaGSPaG •Science* Science*

*(from 2010, only selected schools/pupils. Results will not be reported *(from 2010, only selected schools/pupils. Results will not be reported at school level.) at school level.)

What do SATs tell us?What do SATs tell us?

• SATs results contribute to the information SATs results contribute to the information your child’s future teacher receives about your child’s future teacher receives about your child’s ability and standard of workyour child’s ability and standard of work

• They also show the teachers which area of They also show the teachers which area of work your child needs to focus on nextwork your child needs to focus on next

• They help the secondary school set They help the secondary school set individual targets for your child’s needsindividual targets for your child’s needs

• At the end of Year 6 your child’s teacher will At the end of Year 6 your child’s teacher will assess their progress from Year 2 to Year 6, assess their progress from Year 2 to Year 6, which will also inform the secondary school. which will also inform the secondary school.

SATs LevelsSATs Levels

• There is no pass or fail markThere is no pass or fail mark• At the end of Key Stage 2 the ‘average’ or At the end of Key Stage 2 the ‘average’ or

‘expected’ attainment is a level 4 in the ‘expected’ attainment is a level 4 in the teststests

• The levels range from level 3 to level 5.The levels range from level 3 to level 5.• There is also a separate test that tests There is also a separate test that tests

Level 6. Only a very small selection of Level 6. Only a very small selection of children will complete this. children will complete this.

Key InformationKey Information• It is vital that ALL children are in school in the run It is vital that ALL children are in school in the run

up to the tests, when revision is being undertakenup to the tests, when revision is being undertaken• It is vital that ALL children are in school during It is vital that ALL children are in school during

SATs weekSATs week• If your child is seriously unwell on the morning of If your child is seriously unwell on the morning of

a test, please contact the school immediately.a test, please contact the school immediately.• If your child is under the weather and you would If your child is under the weather and you would

normally keep them at home, we would normally keep them at home, we would encourage you to bring the child in for the period encourage you to bring the child in for the period of the test only. of the test only.

SATs WeekSATs WeekNot long to go!

3rd-7th Feb 10th-14th Feb Half Term

24th-28th Feb 3rd – 7th March 10th – 15th March

17th – 21st March 24th – 28th March 31st – 4th April

Easter Holiday Easter Holiday

22nd – 25th April4 days

28th – 2nd May 6th – 9th May4 days

SATs Week

SATs WeekSATs Week

Monday 12 May

Tuesday 13 May

Wednesday 14 May

Thursday 15 May

Friday 16 May

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EnglishGrammar,Punctuation and Spelling Test

MentalMathsTestMathsTestPaper A

MathsTestPaper B

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Level 6EnglishReading Test

Level 6EnglishGrammar,Punctuation and Spelling Test

Level 6 MathsTestPaper 1 and 2

EnglishEnglish

Reading TestReading Test• The test will include different texts such as stories, poems, The test will include different texts such as stories, poems, explanations, interviews and reports that the children have explanations, interviews and reports that the children have to answer questions about.to answer questions about.

Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar TestSpelling, Punctuation and Grammar Test• There is a 20 word spelling testThere is a 20 word spelling test• There is also a test booklet which tests the children on There is also a test booklet which tests the children on their ability to use and identify punctuation and grammar. their ability to use and identify punctuation and grammar.

Over to you…Over to you…

• Spend a few minutes looking through the Spend a few minutes looking through the reading and SPaG test papers.reading and SPaG test papers.

MathematicsMathematics

There are three maths tests:There are three maths tests:

• Test A Test A • Test B Test B • Mental ArithmeticMental Arithmetic

Over to you…Over to you…

• Mental Arithmetic TestMental Arithmetic Test• Have a go at the questions on the sheet.Have a go at the questions on the sheet.

ScienceScience

We will be notified by the end of the Spring term if We will be notified by the end of the Spring term if we have been selected to participate on the we have been selected to participate on the Science assessments. Science assessments.

The outcome of these tests is not shared with the The outcome of these tests is not shared with the schools or the children, it is simply a national schools or the children, it is simply a national sample.sample.

Between Now and Then…Between Now and Then…

Preparation for the tests is very importantPreparation for the tests is very important• Class 7 and 8 teachers will continue to give Class 7 and 8 teachers will continue to give

practice tests throughout the coming termpractice tests throughout the coming term• Children will review their answers, be told their Children will review their answers, be told their

results and get given tips for improvementresults and get given tips for improvement• Homework will support the concepts that will be Homework will support the concepts that will be

needed in the tests, acting as revision.needed in the tests, acting as revision.

How can you support your child?How can you support your child?• Give them quick fire recall tests in multiplication and Give them quick fire recall tests in multiplication and

division tablesdivision tables• Encourage your child to visit and use some good quality Encourage your child to visit and use some good quality

‘revision’ websites: ‘revision’ websites: BBC BitesizeBBC Bitesize, , My MathsMy Maths, , Kent ICTKent ICT Education City, Sumdog – English and mathsEducation City, Sumdog – English and maths• Plan fun activities at the weekend to help your child relax Plan fun activities at the weekend to help your child relax

(as they are working hard at school during the week!)(as they are working hard at school during the week!)• Keep sleep patterns consistent – even through the Keep sleep patterns consistent – even through the

Easter holidays. Easter holidays. • Healthy eating contributes to brain power. Regular meals Healthy eating contributes to brain power. Regular meals

are vital as is a good breakfast are vital as is a good breakfast everyevery morning! morning!

Special ArrangementsSpecial Arrangements

• The school decides on, and makes The school decides on, and makes appropriate arrangements for children with appropriate arrangements for children with a range of learning needs. If this affects a range of learning needs. If this affects your child you should already be aware of your child you should already be aware of this as they will have had practice with, for this as they will have had practice with, for example, a reader or a scribe. Some example, a reader or a scribe. Some children may also be allowed extra time to children may also be allowed extra time to complete their tests.complete their tests.

Any QuestionsAny Questions??

Thank you for your Thank you for your continued support. continued support.