For you to understand the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check. To explain how we teach reading which will also prepare children for the phonics screening check. To explain spelling expectations. For you to know about Statutory Assessments for Year 2 children. To give you ideas on how to support your child at home.
Children are given 40 words to decode which consist of both real and nonsense words. The pass threshold has historically been 32 out of 40 however we do not know the actual pass mark until all data has been collected and the government release the pass mark. If the children do not meet this criteria they will need to retake the assessment in Year 2.
Section 1 a ar b c ch ck d e ee f ff g h i j k l ll m n ng o oi oo or p qu r s sh ss t th u v w x y z zz Section 1 contains 12 nonsense words and 8 real words. The words will have the following phonological structures: (C = consonant V = Vowel) CVC VCC CCVC CVCC e.g cat ant crab duck
Section 2 a-e ai air au aw ay ea e-e er ew i-e ie igh ir oa o-e ou ow oy ph ue u-e ur wh Section 1 contains 8 nonsense words and 12 real words. The words will have the following phonological structures: (C = consonant V = Vowel) CCVC CCCVC CCCVCC e.g crab scrap shrubs We have these sounds as handouts if you would like them. We also have copies of previous screening checks for you to look at.
You can see that section 1 contained simple decodable words and some set 2 sounds whereas section 2 contains more set 2 and 3 sounds which we teach through RWI.
How does the school approach phonics? In order to support children in these we follow a synthetic phonics programme. RWI
All words are made up of sounds In English there are 44 A grapheme is a sound written down English has more than 150 graphemes A complex code
Including Set 3 sounds.
Set 1 Set 2
It is so important to use pure sounds to help the children decode. http://www.ruthmiskin.c om/en/resources/soundpronunciation-guide/
We teach the children to look for special friends. They can use sound buttons to help them decode. The children are able to sound out and then blend to read the word.
Last year we had our best results to date with 83% of children passing the screening check. This is higher than national average.
The internet has a range of resources to help your child decode simple words phonicsplay.co.uk is a great resource. Use Spellodrome which you have been given a username and password for. You could subscribe to phonic screening check apps. You could make up your own alien words for children to decode. Look at special friends when reading with your child.
Year 1 spelling focuses on teaching the common exception words. Alongside this the 100 High Frequency words are taught.
Children should also be able to spell these words within their writing in order to reach age related expectations.
Children should be able to spell all of these words confidently within their writing.
Year 2 will follow on from the teaching of spelling from Year 1. Examples of Year 1 and Year 2 spellings we will be covering at school are available for you to take tonight. You should have been given copies at your last parent consultation.
Spelling all 100 High Frequency Words (HFW) Year 2 Common exception words A good way to practise spellings at home is to write them in a dictated sentence. e.g The children went to find some gold. Some of these spellings could be in the SATs spelling test. The spelling rules for these definitely will be.
Year 1 Phonic test Possibly 11 th June, maybe 18 th June. Year 2 SATs in Reading, Writing, SPAG, and Maths in May.
So, what is tested? Reading Paper 1 Paper 2 Spelling test Punctuation and Grammar test Writing books are moderated against national expectation criteria.
The terms that the children need to know are explained in a handout we have. We also have punctuation guides which you are more than welcome to take home with you. The children need to know these terms and how they are used in their writing.
Point out punctuation when reading with your child at home and talk about why it is there. Use it to help them read with expression and to know what a sentence is! Ask your child to point to a noun, verb, adjective (and adverb if your child is in Year 2) in a sentence. Point out apostrophes, possessive and contraction e.g Ben s pen (the pen belongs to Ben) couldn t (contracting the words could and not together.) Discuss plural endings and suffixes they come across.
It is amazing how quickly children pick up what some of us may find tricky. The earlier they start learning about language, the sooner it is embedded and they just use it! We don t want our children having grammar nightmares!
In Key Stage 1 we have 2 main aims Firstly for children to enjoy listening to stories and to want to read for themselves. Secondly to provide them with all of the skills needed to read with fluency and expression independently. One of the ways we are promoting reading in our school! KS1 SATs assesses reading through children s stamina (needing to read approx 90 words per minute) and through written comprehension. Children need to be able to read at least Gold Band books from the reading scheme to be able to access both papers.
This is paper 1 where the children read a small amount of text and answer the questions below. Paper 2 consists of a higher level reading booklet with a separate answer sheet.
We have examples for you to look at from previous years on the tables.
Children learn at different rates so we focus on the building blocks to support children in being able to access the 2 papers. Be secure with phonic decoding and blending. Recognise HFW. Read with fluency and expression taking into account punctuation. Read for a sustained period of To be able to reach the expected standard your child will need to be able to access both paper 1 and paper 2. time (reading stamina) Show an understanding of what has been read through discussion and answering comprehension questions.
The children do not sit a separate writing paper but instead their books are taken to moderation to be judged against the expected criteria for Year 2. There is a huge focus on accuracy * Accurate spelling (including common exception words) * Accurate punctuation * Accurate plural endings * Accurate use of a variety of suffixes. * Legible handwriting
Working Towards the expected standard (previous year group s objectives being followed) Working below the expected standard Working at the expected standard Working at greater depth In writing, your child can NOT achieve greater depth if they do not use joined, cursive handwriting.
These tests have significantly increased in difficulty and challenge for the children since the 2014 Curriculum change. We will endeavour to prepare your children for them as best we can. Your support is vital. Reading with your child every day, helping them practise their handwriting and encourage them to write with you at home will reinforce skills they are learning in school.
In maths there has been greater emphasis placed on children acquiring the basics. There is a greater emphasis on mental strategies, recalling facts. There is a greater emphasis on Using and Applying the maths learned to solve problems.
Jottings!
We prepare children in class by teaching the mathematical skills they need and help develop their mental strategies. We then get the children to complete a Prove it! Using and applying question to help them learn how to use the maths they have learned and apply it to problem solving.
There is a much greater emphasis on being able to explain and reason.
In school we provide the children with the strategies they need to be able to answer the types of questions they will see in the tests. We start with practical resources, teach them jottings and develop mental recall of facts. Supporting your child with the Maths Challenges sent home weekly and the maths practice questions fortnightly will help prepare your child for what they will encounter in May.
If you have any questions or would like any of the handouts discussed please come and see us. We have example SATs papers for you to look at too, but please do not take these home with you. Please look at the tables for further information. The PowerPoint will be available on the school website.