Charlton Kings Junior School INFORMATION EVENING FOR YEAR

Charlton Kings Junior School INFORMATION EVENING FOR YEAR 6 PARENTS

End of Key Stage Assessment

At the end of Infant School – the end of KS 1 (2014 cohort) Reading, Level Or Writing, Maths and Science. 1, 2 or 3 1 c, 1 b, 1 a, 2 c, 2 b, 2 a, 3 c

At the end of Junior School - the end of KS 2 – pre 2016 Previously, SATs were taken in Reading, SPAG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar) and Maths (an oral mental maths paper and 2 written papers). The average 11 year old was expected to achieve a level 4 b. Some children could be entered for separate level 6 tests if they were achieving very highly.

We no longer have levels! Your children will still take tests – SATs (during the week starting 14 th May 2018). Teacher The assessments will also be made – but not in levels. tests will be as follows: Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Reading Mathematics The tests will be reported as a ‘scaled score’.

What is a scaled score? A scaled score will be a score based around 100 will be the score achieved by an average 11 year old – they will be at national expectations. Children scoring below 100 will be achieving below national expectations. Children scoring above 100 will be achieving above national expectations.

How will scaled scores be calculated? Scaled scores are based on a raw score and will be calculated from the average score of all children taking the test in 2018. The raw score conversion will differ to previous years’ results as they are based on the current year.

2017 Conversions Reading 27 (out of 50) = 100 EXS (39 = 110 GDS) Maths 57 (out of 110) = 100 EXS (95 = 110 GDS) Grammar, punctuation and spelling 36 (out of 70) = 100 EXS (56 = 110 GDS)

What does this mean for your child? Your child will take the following tests: Monday 14 th May – SPAG A 20 minute spelling test and a 45 minute grammar and punctuation test. Tuesday 15 th May - Reading A 60 minute test paper based on a reading booklet. Wednesday 16 th May - Mathematics A maths arithmetic paper and a reasoning paper. Thursday 17 th May - Mathematics A second reasoning paper.

Spelling, Grammar and Punctuation

Some tricky grammar questions…

Some tricky grammar questions ….

Reading Test

Mathematics

Tricky reasoning questions ….

Tricky reasoning questions ….

Writing – teacher assessment Teacher assessments will put your child as: • Working towards the expected standard • Working at greater depth within the expected standard Your child has to show they are secure in each statement, across a range of their work, before the teacher can assess them at that standard

Working Towards

Working at EXS

Greater Depth

What do the assessments mean for my child’s future? SATs are used by the government to predict GCSE grades (Progress 8). Schools monitor children’s performance against predictions and put in support/intervention if not on track.

Example model of how through school assessment might look from KS 2 to GCSE

What information will I get with my child’s end of year report? A written report from school. Scaled scores for Reading, GPS and Maths. Teacher assessments indicating: Whether your child is working towards, at or at greater depth within the expected standard for writing. Whether your child is working at the expected standard for maths and science.

What can parents do to help? Keep the whole process as positive as possible – it is a chance for your child to show much they have learnt. Encourage Make Help your child to enjoy the process and to feel confident. sure they have some 'down‘ time and time to relax and play. them achieve a healthy lifestyle – a balanced diet, plenty of exercise and a good night’s sleep every night.

How to help your child with their work Continue to support with homework, reading and practice of times tables. Use the school website for guidance: The calculation policy shows the calculation strategies your child has been taught to use. The grammar glossary explains the terminology the children need to understand. The reading booklets show the types of questions the children may be asked – use these when talking to your child about their reading.

Helping your child Please discuss the GPS, Reading and maths papers which will be sent home with your child before the holiday. You can view the reading text booklet online. Use them as a great opportunity to celebrate things they have done well. It would be useful to ask them about any areas they are finding challenging and offer them support with these – either directly or by letting their class teacher know.

Thank You All the information from tonight will be on the school website under the ‘Parents’ tab. Please speak to your child’s class teacher should you have any further questions or concerns.