KS1 SATs Evening Thursday 22nd February 2018 1
Order of the evening... 5 minutes What are SATs? How do they affect my child in Year 2? 10 minutes Arithmetic Maths Paper (Methods) 15 minutes Reasoning Maths Paper (Methods) 15 minutes Reading Papers (Question focus) 10 minutes SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar) 5 minutes How you can help your child at home. 2
What are SATs? A range of government assessments which cover Reading, Writing and Maths. Used to support end of key stage expectations. Their outcome on the papers do not give an exact boundary. (KS1 is teacher assessment). Compulsory for KS1. Your child will still take the test if they miss the day they were due to take it on. Not as intense as KS2! Will be undertaken in May 2018. Will be in small groups, of similar ability. There is no time limit. We work around your child, not vice versa. 3
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Maths Paper 1 Arithmetic This paper looks at the simple numeric questions and cover all operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division). Additionally, this paper looks at finding fractions of a number and some missing word problems. Let's have a look through some together. 5
We use the number line method for addition. 6
The method changes slightly for a 2 digit add a 2 digit. 7
Subtraction is a similar method, however, you jump backwards from the opposite end. 8
The process of subtraction is similar, however, we start at the opposite end. 9
When solving a multiplication question, we use arrays. 10
Likewise, there would be 5 groups with 8 in each of them. 11
Division also uses an array, however, instead of adding them all together to find our total, we count how many are in each group. 12
Similar method. 13
When finding a fraction, we remind ourselves of our division method. 1 Numerator 2 Denominator 14
When finding a fraction, we remind ourselves of our division method. 1 Numerator 3 Denominator 15
Maths Paper 2 Reasoning This paper looks at some of the similar operations covered in the arithmetic paper, however these are written as word problems, meaning that the children need to select the correct operation. This will also cover position and direction, money, time, shape, odds and evens, measurement and comparing. Let's have a look through some together. 16
Children will need to be identify which method they will need to answer the question. Bold words are key words. 17
Being able to read a ruler and lining it up accurately. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 18
These are comparing symbols. We call them crocodile mouths. The crocodile always eats the biggest number. 19
Identify the correct method. Which other key words would you point out to your child? Which method do you think your child should use? 20
Children would need to identify that this was a multiplication symbol before applying it to their number sentence. 21
How are we feeling about the Maths Papers? 22
Reading Paper (1 and 2) The children will sit 2 papers. The first paper in considerably easier than the second and is set out in a more child friendly way. We'll have a quick look at some of the papers, but I'd like you to have a chance to look at the types of texts your children will be expected to read as well as the questions that go with it. 23
Paper 1 consists of 3 short texts. Children will answer questions based around the information on that page. 24
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2 mark questions we speak to the children about 2 mark questions and how they are built up. We encourage the children not to just 'guess' on a 2 mark question, but to go back and think carefully. 28
This is the booklet for Paper 2. This requires the children to be able to switch between the two papers, linking the information together. 29
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Reading Coverage: 1a 1b 1c 1d 1e Draw on knowledge of vocabulary to understand texts. Identify/explain key aspects of fiction and non fiction texts, such as characters, events, titles and information. Identify and explain the sequence of events in texts. Make inferences from the text. Predict what might happen on the basis of what has been read so far. 32
Key features in supporting your child: Discussing the meaning new words or larger words that they do not use regularly. Having a word of the day? Locating information in the text What colour is the dog? Where does it say that? Discussing the characters and describing them by using adjectives. Ordering the story What happened first? What followed that? Did the story end this way? I've forgotten. Allow them to retell it to you. Inferences Why/Who/How Questions Who would this appeal to? Why are they feeling that way? How do they feel about this? Predictions What do you think will happen next? I think this, what about you? 33
How are we feeling about the reading papers? 34
SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar) The children complete this over 2 papers. The first paper will look at 20 spellings, all worth one mark each. These will link to direct phonics, suffixes, plurals, common exception words and some general key vocabulary. Paper 2, also worth 20 marks, will focus on the punctuation and grammar, encouraging the children to apply their knowledge directly to the questions. This will include punctuating a sentence by adding full stops, commas, question marks, etc. As well as looking at nouns, verbs, adverbs, sentence types and adjectives. 35
Spelling Paper Here are some of the words that children have been tested on over the past years. 36
Children are required to tick the correct conjunction (joining word) to complete the sentence. We encourage the children to try using all of them and eliminate the ones that don't make sense. 37
Required to give reasons for correctly punctuated sentences. Must give reason written in a sentence. 38
Considering which piece of punctuation is needed. Emphasis on the fact there are nouns listed. Commas separate nouns (in a list). 39
Adjective, describing word. Which word is describing something here? 40
Children to initially place a full stop where there must always be one, before deciding where the other one would go. 41
Trial and error which version of the word sounds correct to you? 42
In your pack, you should find a glossary which provides you with the definition of each piece of grammar (should you need it). 43
How are you feeling about the SPaG Paper? 44
Finally, How can I help my child at home? Any support at home will always make a beneficial difference to your child's confidence and knowledge. Here are some small ways in which you can support your child at home. 45
Maths: Mental Maths Questions cover all operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) Adding and subtracting 10's, filling in the gaps. Times Tables 2, 5 and 10 (3 and 4 too) Support when I've sent a practise paper home. 46
Reading: Listening to your child read as frequently as you're able to. Reading to them, especially some books that are above their reading ability. Discussing vocabulary. Asking 'why', 'who', 'how' questions to deeper their thinking and reasoning. Finding key information in the text. Support when I've sent a practise paper home. 47
SPaG Practise spellings with them even going back over old spellings to see if they can retain memory of how it's spelt. Quickfire quizzes What is a noun? What is a verb? What is an adverb? Etc. Give your sibling a command, a statement, etc. Support when I've sent a practise paper home. 48
KS1 SATs Meeting 2018.notebook I hope you're all feeling a little less... and a little more... 49
Please complete the survey so I know what I can do to improve next year! Thank you :) Thank you very much for attending the KS1 SATs Information Evening. I hope you have found this useful. I look forward to continuing to work with you. 50