Learning Together, Building Futures Key Stage 1 SATs Information for parents
Expectations Wb 15 th May 2017 Children will sit 2 tests in school Reading paper Maths paper This will be carried out in small groups
Reading Papers 2 separate papers: Paper 1 consists of a selection of texts, with questions interspersed Paper 2 comprises a reading booklet of a selection of passages; children will write their answers in a separate booklet The texts in the reading papers will cover a range of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, and will get progressively more difficult towards the end of the test. Teachers will have the option to stop the test at any point that they feel is appropriate for a particular child. There will be a variety of question types: Multiple choice Ranking/ordering, e.g. Number the events below to show in which order they happened in the story Matching, e.g. Match the character to the job that they do in the story Labelling, e.g. Label the text to show the title Find and copy, e.g. Find and copy one word that shows what the weather was like in the story Short answer, e.g. What does the bear eat? Open-ended answer, e.g. Why did Lucy write the letter to her grandmother? Give two reasons
Coverage
Example Assessment Criteria
Paper 1 Example
Paper 2 Example
How to support at home Read together Join the library Develop a love of reading by allowing children time to read books of their choice and discussing their choices Direct link between reading for enjoyment and academic success Talk about the book Before reading; predict, discuss who characters might be, genre Whilst reading; discuss reasons for events, characters feelings, how do you know X feels like that?, why did X do that? After reading; Did you enjoy the book, why / why not? Does it remind you of any other stories? Has anything in the book happened to us?
Maths papers The Key Stage 1 maths test will comprise two papers: Paper 1: arithmetic, worth 25 marks and taking around 15 minutes. Paper 2: mathematical fluency, problem-solving and reasoning, worth 35 marks and taking 35 minutes, with a break if necessary. There will be a variety of question types: multiple choice, matching, true/false, constrained (e.g. completing a chart or table; drawing a shape) and less constrained (e.g. where children have to show or explain their method). Children will not be able to use any tools such as calculators or number lines
Expectations
Paper 1 Arithmetic Format It is expected that the test will take approximately 20 minutes to complete (not strictly timed). Assistance We re not allowed to help the children, but can read out the questions to them if asked
Paper 2 Reasoning
How to support at home A calculation a day Ask children to show you their method Bring mathematics into everyday life Quick fire mental arithmetic questions whilst walking, driving, cooking etc. Time ask time related questions, use digital and analogue clocks Money use real coins. How many ways can you make 20p? Read timetables what time is X on?
What are the tests for? The tests will inform the teachers assessment of the children The test marks are not reported
Reporting GDS: Working at greater depth within the expected standard EXS: Working at the expected standard WTS: working towards the expected standard PKF: foundations for the expected standard BLW: below the expected standard
How are we preparing the children? Baseline tests in September, then in December Further tests planned to assess progress and inform provision Lessons target gaps Lots of practice in class Interventions to address gaps Maths lessons focus more on application of skills (reasoning) Government published interim assessment material used to assess the children s progress Teachers have been on training Moderating with local schools
Important! First and foremost, support and reassure your child that there is nothing to worry about and that they should always just try their best. Praise and encourage! Ensure your child has the best possible attendance at school. Support your child with any homework tasks. Reading, spelling and arithmetic (e.g. times tables) are always good to practise. Talk to your child about what they have learnt at school and what book(s) they are reading (the character, the plot, their opinion). Make sure your child has a good sleep and healthy breakfast every morning!