Welcome to Silverhill Primary School KS2 SATS 2019

1. Welcome to Silverhill Primary School KS2 SATS 2019 Parents’ Information Evening Wednesday 6th March 2019 6pm

2. Key Stage 2 SATs • KS2 SATs (Year 6) will reflect the new curriculum for the fourth year running (Pupils up to Year 9 have sat this style). • Pupils taking their SATs this year have been taught against the new curriculum framework since Year 3 • This year group is the last to have used ‘Old’ national curriculum levels (e.g. Level 2c, 2b,2a, 3, 4, 5) which your child will have been assessed against in their End of Key Stage 1 SATs. • You will be now used to the new WTS, EXS and GDP language of achievement.

3. Higher Attaining Pupils • All pupils are taught with the highest expectations and cover all required elements of the curriculum. • The new curriculum is far more rigorous and sets high expectations which all schools have had to work hard to meet since the beginning of year 3. • Previous Key Stage 2 tests were aimed at children achieving Levels 3-5 (with a national expectation to reach at least Level 4) • In the past, additional Level 6 tests were produced for children who demonstrated higher than expected attainment, above Level 5. • Since 2016, there are not separate tests for the most able children. • Instead, each test will have scope for higher attaining pupils to show their strengths.

4. The Tests • Key Stage 2 SATs take place nationally in the week commencing 13th May 2019. • Statutory tests will be administered in the following subjects: • SPaG • Paper 1:Punctuation, Vocabulary and Grammar (45 minutes) • Paper 2:Spelling (approximately 15 minutes) • Reading (60 minutes) • Mathematics • Paper 1: Arithmetic (30 minutes) • Paper 2: Reasoning (40 minutes) • Paper 3: Reasoning (40 minutes) • There is no Science sampling taking place this year. • All tests are externally marked. • Writing will be ‘Teacher Assessed’ internally, as in recent years.

5. The Timetable

6. Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar • Paper 1 is on Punctuation, Vocabulary and Grammar though spelling during this test does matter! • This test lasts for 45 minutes and requires short answer questions, including some multiple choice. A total of 50 marks is available for this test. • A Spelling test is administered containing 20 words (one mark for every spelling), lasting approximately 15 minutes. • Total for both papers is 70 marks.

7. Sample Questions Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 1

8. Sample Questions Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Paper 1

9. Reading • The Reading Test consists of a single test paper with three unrelated reading texts. • In 2018 the DfE announced reading content of the KS2 SATs will be more closely linked to the curriculum to ensure children are drawing on their knowledge when answering reading comprehension questions. • Children are given 60 minutes in total, which includes reading the texts and answering the questions. • A total of 50 marks are available (approximately 40 for GDP).

10. Reading • Questions are designed to assess the comprehension and understanding of a child’s reading - VIPERS. • Question responses may take the form of; • Ranking/ordering • e.g. ‘Number the events below to show the order in which they happen in the story’ • Labelling • e.g. ‘Label the text to show the title of the story’ • Find and copy • e.g. ‘Find and copy one word that suggests what the weather is like in the story’ • Short constructed response • e.g. ‘What does the bear eat?’ • Open-ended response • e.g. ‘Look at the sentence that begins Once upon a time. How does the writer increase the tension throughout this paragraph? Explain fully, referring to the text in your answer.’

11. Mathematics • The Mathematics tests have undergone the biggest changes for the new curriculum. • Children will sit three tests: Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. • Paper 1 is for ‘Arithmetic’ lasting for 30 minutes, covering calculation methods for all operations, including use of fractions, percentages and decimals. (Total of 40 marks) • Questions gradually increase in difficulty. • Papers 2 and 3 cover ‘Problem Solving and Reasoning’, each lasting for 40 minutes. (Each total 35 marks) • Total for all three papers is 110 marks (approximately 101 for GDP) • Pupils will still require calculation skills but will need to answer questions in context and decide what is required to find a solution.

12. Sample Questions Maths Paper 1: Arithmetic

13. Sample Questions Maths Paper 2 / Paper 3 : Reasoning

14. Sample Questions Maths Paper 2 / Paper 3 : Reasoning

15. Scaled Scores • 100 represents the ‘national standard’. • Each pupil’s raw test score will be converted into a score on the scale, either at, above or below 100. • The range of scaled scores available for each KS2 test is: • 80 (the lowest scaled score that can be awarded) • 120 (the highest scaled score) • A child who achieves the ‘national standard’ with a score of 100 or more will be judged to have demonstrated sufficient knowledge in the areas assessed by the tests - AS. • A child awarded a scaled score of less than 100 is judged to have not yet met the national standard and performed below expectation for their age - NS.

16. Reporting Scaled Score • Test results are available for schools on Tuesday 9th July 2019 and are reported to children at the earliest possible opportunity. • In the three previous years of this style reporting, each pupil received: • A raw score (number of raw marks awarded). • A scaled score in each tested subject. • Confirmation of whether or not they attained the national standard. • Results will be sent home on the annual school report as below. • In previous years, a child awarded with a scaled score of 110 or more is considered to be working at greater depth. (Reported as Teacher assessment only).

17. How We Help Your Child • Children have been taught the new curriculum in English and maths for the last four years. • Children have seen and practised on a wide range of SAT style questions and sample papers and are familiar with the type and style of the questions, as well as the layout and format for answering. • Children have already completed one trial SATs week and will do another this half term. • Children will be supported through revision activities after the Easter holiday. • Children have started their CPG 10 minute revision books for homework and should continue these over the Easter holidays. • During the week of the SATs children are allowed toast and juice after registration each day before the tests begin. • A range or sport and fun activities are organised for the ‘afternoon’ sessions to allow the children to relax and wind down.

18. How to Help Your Child with Reading • Listening to your child read can take many forms. • First and foremost, focus developing an enjoyment and love of reading. • Enjoy stories together – reading stories to your child at KS1 and KS2 is equally as important as listening to your child read. • Read a little at a time but often, rather than rarely but for long periods of time! • Talk about the story before, during and afterwards – discuss the plot, the characters, their feelings and actions, how it makes you feel, predict what will happen and encourage your child to have their own opinions. • Look up definitions of words together – you could use a dictionary, the internet or an app on a phone or tablet. • All reading is valuable – it doesn’t have to be just stories. Reading can involve anything from fiction and non-fiction, poetry, newspapers, magazines, football programmes, TV guides. • Visit the local library - it’s free!

19. How to Help Your Child with Writing • Encourage opportunities for writing such as letters to family or friends, shopping lists, notes or reminders, stories or poems. • Write together – be a good role model for writing. • Encourage use of a dictionary to check spelling and a thesaurus to find synonyms and expand vocabulary. • Allow your child to use a computer for word processing, which will allow for editing and correcting of errors without lots of crossing out. • Remember that good readers become good writers! Identify good writing features when reading (e.g. vocabulary, sentence structure, punctuation). • Show your appreciation: praise and encourage, even for small successes!

20. How to Help Your Child with Maths • Play times tables games – keep practising using Times Tables Rock Stars! • Play mental maths games including counting in different amounts, forwards and backwards. • Encourage opportunities for telling the time. • Encourage opportunities for counting coins and money; finding amounts or calculating change when shopping – help them spot a better deal at the supermarket or discount in the sales! • Look for numbers on street signs, car registrations and anywhere else! • Look for examples of 2D and 3D shapes around the home. • Identify, weigh or measure quantities and amounts in the kitchen or in recipes, scale up recipes for larger amounts. • Play games involving numbers or logic, such as dominoes, card games, darts, draughts or chess.

21. How to Help Your Child with SATs • Discuss the SATs with an appropriate mind-set – it’s far from ‘just about the school!’ • Stay calm yourself and encourage your child positively, without putting too much pressure on him/her. Support and reassure your child that there is nothing to worry about and they should always just try their best. Praise and encourage! • Ensure your child has the best possible attendance at school. • Support your child with their CPG homework tasks. Weekly comprehension, maths and SPaG homework should be used to help children revise and identify gaps and misunderstandings. Please particularly encourage the 10 minute booster booklets to continue over the Easter break to keep the momentum going. • Reading, spelling and arithmetic (e.g. times tables) are always good to practise. • Use revision guides and websites to support your child’s learning with moderation. • Read with your child, discussing the content and choice of words the author has made. Ask your child questions about their reading, encouraging them to identify words or phrases to back up their answers. • Make sure your child has a good sleep and healthy breakfast every morning! • Sensible bedtime – by 9pm especially during SATs week with no late night screen time.

22. Thank you for your support.