information for parents on key stage 2 sats march 2015
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What does SATs Stand For?Statutory Assessment Tasks
and Tests (also includes Teacher Assessment).
Usually taken at the end of Key Stage 1 (at age 7) and at the end of Key Stage 2 (at age 11).
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What level should children be at?
Around 75%+ of children are expected to be Level 4 by the end of Key Stage 2.
Some children will still be at Level 3 and some children will achieve Level 5 or above.
A small percentage of children will not yet be working at Level 3.
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How are the children assessed?For children working at Level 3 and
above, there are two sorts of assessments:
tests teacher assessments.For children working below Level 3,
the only statutory assessment is teacher assessment and those children do not take the tests.
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What does teacher assessment involve and is it different from testing? Teacher assessment draws together
everything the teacher or teachers know about a child, including observations, marked work and school assessments.
Teacher assessment is not a ‘snapshot’ like tests and is therefore more reliable.
There can be a difference between teacher assessment results and test levels.
Teacher assessment only, is used for children who work below level 3.
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When do these tests happen?
This year the tests dates will be from the 11th - 14th May.
There are one or two tests each day.
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2012201 Timetable 2015
11th May 12th May 13th May 14th May 15th May
Reading Test
1 hour
Grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 145 minutes
Mental Maths TestApproximately 20 minutes
Maths Test B
45 minutes
PARTY IN THE PARK
Grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 2: SpellingApproximately 15 minutes
Maths Test A45 minutes
Reading Comprehension The level 3-5 English reading test
consists of: a reading booklet containing around
three or four texts, each one slightly harder than the previous one.
a reading answer booklet comprising approximately 35 questions (totalling 50 marks)
Children are given one hour in which to read the texts and answer the questions. They can refer back to the texts in the reading booklet throughout the test.
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The questions are:shorter, closed response items
(such as multiple choice and matching questions); and
longer, more open response types that require children to explain and comment on the texts in order to demonstrate a full understanding.
Questions are worth 1, 2 or 3 marks.
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English grammar, punctuation and spelling
This statutory test of English grammar, punctuation and spelling was introduced for children at the end of Key Stage 2 in May 2013.
It includes a punctuation and grammar paper, followed by a spelling test.
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ExamplesCircle all the adverbs in the sentence
below.Open the drawers carefully and
quietly when using the filing cabinet.
Add a suffix to this word to make an adjective.
dread ______________
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Underline the subordinate clause in each sentence below. One has been done for you.
Although his Mum thought they were very smart, Peter disliked his new trousers.
Before he could go swimming, Ali packed his towel.
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The spelling test is administered after a short break and is very similar in style to the homeworks that the children have recently been bringing home.
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Writing As of 2013, there is no longer a writing paper as
part of SATS week. Instead, children’s writing is assessed by means
of a writing portfolio. This portfolio is gathered by the teacher over the course of the school year.
It contains 5 pieces of independent, levelled writing. These pieces can be different for each child- showcasing their best work.
Certain portfolios are taken to moderation meetings across the authority to ensure consistency of marking.
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Maths The level 3-5 mathematics test consists of:Mental mathematics test – lasting approximately 20 minutes (20 marks)Paper 1 – lasting 45 minutes (40 marks)Paper 2 – lasting 45 minutes (40 marks)Children’s marks from all three tests are aggregated to calculate their overall mathematics level.Teachers may read questions in both written papers to pupils if asked.
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How can parents help? The best help is showing interest in their
learning and progress. Supporting with homework. Not putting children under too much pressure. Ensuring children arrive for tests:
- in good time- with a water bottle
- having had breakfast- having gone to bed at a reasonable time
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