End of Key Stage One End of Key Stage One Assessments, January 2014Assessments, January 2014

(Formerly known as SATs)(Formerly known as SATs)

Presented by J Chapman in conjunction with the the Year 2 Teaching Staff.

HousekeepingHousekeeping

Please switch off mobile phones Please switch off mobile phones or place on silentor place on silent

Fire proceduresFire procedures Sign in sheets reminderSign in sheets reminder Introduction to staffIntroduction to staff

Key StagesKey Stages

Foundation Stage : Nursery and Reception

Key Stage 1: Years 1 and 2Key Stage 2: Years 3,4,5 and

6Key Stage 3: Years 7,8 and 9Key Stage 4: Years 10 and 11

How will judgements be made How will judgements be made about my child`s performance?about my child`s performance? All children at the end of Year Two are All children at the end of Year Two are

formally assessed to show how they are formally assessed to show how they are performing in relation to the national performing in relation to the national expectations for children of that age.expectations for children of that age.

Emphasis is on teachers` judgement of Emphasis is on teachers` judgement of performance throughout the year.performance throughout the year.

By putting less emphasis on the `test` we By putting less emphasis on the `test` we avoid a snapshot of performance on just one avoid a snapshot of performance on just one day.day.

The tests support the teachers` judgements The tests support the teachers` judgements in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.in Reading, Writing and Mathematics.

How will I know how well my child How will I know how well my child is doing?is doing?

On the Annual Report in July your On the Annual Report in July your child will be awarded a level in the child will be awarded a level in the following subjects:following subjects:

Speaking and Listening Speaking and Listening ReadingReading Writing Writing (Includes spelling & handwriting)(Includes spelling & handwriting)

MathematicsMathematics ScienceScience

How will I know how well my child How will I know how well my child is doing?is doing?

The levels awarded are:The levels awarded are: Level 3 - well above expectationsLevel 3 - well above expectations ( Just into Level 3- L3C)( Just into Level 3- L3C) Level 2A - above expectations Level 2A - above expectations Level 2B - national expectationLevel 2B - national expectation Level 2C - below expectationsLevel 2C - below expectations Level 1 - well below expectationsLevel 1 - well below expectations Level W - working towards level 1Level W - working towards level 1

What are the tests and tasks like?What are the tests and tasks like? There are no formal tests in There are no formal tests in

Speaking & Listening and Speaking & Listening and ScienceScience. The levels given are based . The levels given are based upon teacher assessment upon teacher assessment throughout the year.throughout the year.

In In Reading and MathematicsReading and Mathematics teachers decide an appropriate level teachers decide an appropriate level of paper for each child based upon of paper for each child based upon continuous assessment throughout continuous assessment throughout the year.the year.

What are the tests and tasks like?What are the tests and tasks like?

ReadingReading Read an unseen fiction or non-Read an unseen fiction or non-

fiction book from a pre-selected fiction book from a pre-selected choice to the teacherchoice to the teacher

ANDAND Complete written fiction and non-Complete written fiction and non-

fiction comprehension papers. fiction comprehension papers.

What are the tests and tasks like?What are the tests and tasks like? WritingWriting – prescribed genres – prescribed genres (poem, story, instructions, etc)(poem, story, instructions, etc)

Longer pieceLonger piece Shorter pieceShorter piece

The writing is judged on the ability to structure The writing is judged on the ability to structure writing, produce grammatically correct sentences, writing, produce grammatically correct sentences, use interesting vocabulary, punctuate and write use interesting vocabulary, punctuate and write letters correctly.letters correctly.

SpellingSpelling Separate test with mark included in the writing Separate test with mark included in the writing

levellevel One level of test for all childrenOne level of test for all children

What are the tests and tasks like?What are the tests and tasks like?

MathematicsMathematics

Papers includePapers include oral and written oral and written questionsquestions

Questions are based upon the Questions are based upon the work covered during the year.work covered during the year.

A task in a small group – practical A task in a small group – practical and recorded.and recorded.

How, when and where are the tasks and How, when and where are the tasks and tests administered?tests administered? Writing tasks will begin in April.Writing tasks will begin in April. Other tasks and tests will take place Other tasks and tests will take place

throughout May. (unlike in Key Stage 2 where throughout May. (unlike in Key Stage 2 where they have a set week for the tests)they have a set week for the tests)

Spaced outSpaced out Administered individually, in a group or as a Administered individually, in a group or as a

class depending on type of test or task.class depending on type of test or task. In the classroom or another area of school that In the classroom or another area of school that

is quiet and enables children to concentrate is quiet and enables children to concentrate well.well.

Children are familiar with the formats from Children are familiar with the formats from class work.class work.

They usually enjoy the experience and staff are They usually enjoy the experience and staff are skilled at delivering the tests in an encouraging skilled at delivering the tests in an encouraging manner.manner.

Are we getting it right?Are we getting it right?

Teachers mark the papers.Teachers mark the papers.

Moderation within school.Moderation within school.

Moderation by the LA both of Moderation by the LA both of papers and how the tests and papers and how the tests and tasks are delivered by Staff.tasks are delivered by Staff.

The TimetableThe Timetable

This point and onwards. April / May: Reading,

Mathematics, Reading comprehension, Writing.

All to be completed by 23rd May 2014.

How you can helpHow you can help

Try not to over emphasise the Try not to over emphasise the assessments. We do not refer to them as assessments. We do not refer to them as tests and would prefer if you did not – your tests and would prefer if you did not – your stress will rub off on the children.stress will rub off on the children.

Ensure the children have a good nights Ensure the children have a good nights sleep & a healthy breakfast.sleep & a healthy breakfast.

Do not take time off school unless Do not take time off school unless absolutely necessary. No absences will be absolutely necessary. No absences will be authorised during the test period.authorised during the test period.

Home reading / maths games / spelling Home reading / maths games / spelling activities/ words.activities/ words.

An opportunity to ask An opportunity to ask questions and see the tests questions and see the tests and expectations.and expectations. It is not always easy to ask questions in It is not always easy to ask questions in

such a large group – the teachers will be such a large group – the teachers will be happy to chat with you and answer any happy to chat with you and answer any questions you may have.questions you may have.

Take a look at some sample test questions, Take a look at some sample test questions, how we test and the level of expectation for how we test and the level of expectation for a year 2 child in the core subjects.a year 2 child in the core subjects.

Please do not remove any materials from Please do not remove any materials from the hall – they are for reference only.the hall – they are for reference only.

Further Parent InformationFurther Parent Information

Useful websiteUseful website

http://www.theschoolrun.com/your-free-sats-http://www.theschoolrun.com/your-free-sats-downloads-ks1-and-ks2downloads-ks1-and-ks2