Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Tests 2017
Key Stage 2 SATs Meeting Introduction Organisation and Reporting English Tests Mathematics Tests Conclusions Your questions
End of Key Stage Assessments Take two forms: SATs Tests Teacher Assessments
Key Stage 2 Statutory Tests Timetable May 2017 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8 th May 9 th May 10 th May 11 th May 12 th May Reading test 60 minutes including reading time Grammar, punctuation & spelling test 45 minutes plus approx 15 mins Mathematics Paper 1 Arithmatic 45 minutes Mathematics Paper 3 Reasoning 30 mins Mental Paper 2 Reasoning 30 mins
Reading Test The reading booklet will contain three or four texts. The least demanding text will come first, with the following texts increasing in level of difficulty. Children will have a total of one hour to read the texts and complete the questions at their own pace (say, 10 mins reading then 50 mins to answer the questions, but they can decide). The reading answer booklet will comprise approximately 35 to 40 questions (totalling 50 marks). The questions are: shorter, closed response items (such as multiple choice and matching questions); shorter, open response items; and longer, open response items 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.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling The English grammar, punctuation and spelling test has two components, worth a total of 70 marks: 1. a booklet of short-answer questions of 45 minutes 2. An untimed spelling task that takes approximately 15 minutes Paper 1, the short-answer questions, consists of between 40 and 50 questions assessing grammar, punctuation and vocabulary. Each question is worth one or two marks with a total for the paper of 50 marks. The questions are: selected response items (such as multiple choice questions) or short, open response items, in which children may have to write a word, a few words or a sentence. Paper 2, the spelling task, consists of 20 sentences, which are read aloud by the test administrator. Each sentence has a word missing which the child must complete. The task is worth a total of 20 marks.
Maths Tests The mathematics test consists of: One arithmetic paper lasting 45 minutes and worth 40 marks Two reasoning papers, lasting 30 minutes worth 20 marks each. Children s marks from all three tests are aggregated to calculate their overall mathematics score and level
Teacher Assessment Part of teaching and learning in the classroom Takes account of achievement in a range of contexts including observation and discussion. Final decisions made in June Awarded in English, Mathematics and Science Reported at end of year and also passed on to secondary schools
Courthouse Junior School End of Key Stage 2 - Information for Parents SATs TA Reading Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling Mathematics Writing Science
Range of Results Scaled scores, where a score of 100 and above means that age=related expectations have been met D = disapplied WTS = working towards age-related expectations HNM = has not met standard (just below) EXP = working at expectation GDS = working at higher level (i.e. score 110+) A = absent and no opportunity to sit the test. EXP is the expected level for the end of key stage 2
Remember Your child is already familiar with the test papers We have revised all areas of these two core subjects The tests will establish how well your child performed on the day Secondary schools take more notice of teacher assessments when placing pupils into their initial sets for maths, English and science However, we know Your child will want to do their best A good result at the end of primary schooling gives confidence for starting secondary school You want to help them as much as you can
So finally They have three weeks, including this one, left and will benefit from the specific test focus we have in school as well as revision at home We have provided revision material for them to dip into There are some resources on the Internet for revision Little and often is better than lengthy practice at the end of a weekend Down time and plenty of sleep and relaxation is probably more important at this stage This is vital time, so make sure they are in school for the next four weeks! Any problems during SATs week, please contact us without delay. Any questions?
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