KS 2 SATS 2019 KS 2 SATS Guidance

KS 2 SATS 2019 KS 2 SATS Guidance for Parents SPRING 2019

Tonight we will…… • Give some background into the KS 2 SATs, what the children can expect and how they work • Opportunity to look at sample test materials • Arrangements for January – May • What you can do at home to support your children • Question and Answers

KS 2 ‘Assessment’ in 2019 Statutory assessment – KS 2 new national curriculum testswith outcomes in the form of scaled scores. – Teacher assessment at KS 2 for writing, using the Df. E assessment framework for teacher assessment. Formative classroom assessment – Determined by schools in line with their curriculum.

KEY POINTS The ‘new’ curriculum is more challenging and has an increased focus on developing children’s subject knowledge and skills. The new National Curriculum does not have levels of attainment, but instead has ‘expectations’ children are required to meet at each banding (EXPECTED STANDARD). No levels Scaled Scores In essence, children will either pass or fail these tests. Their standardised score will be reported to their secondary schools. Class teachers will meet with secondary school staff to discus pupil’s attainment and specific needs. The 2019 tests will include reading, grammar, punctuation and spelling, arithmetic and reasoning.

NO MORE LEVELS! Children develop at different times and in individual ways, but at the end of Year 6 the Df. E guidelines for English and maths are as follows: - Children achieving a standardised score of 100 or above will be at the expected standard (EXS). Any pupil not achieving this will be reported as ‘has not met the standard’ (HNM). Children achieving a standardised score of 110 or more will be working at greater depth within the standard. For writing, there additional standards which are ‘working towards the standard’ (WTS) and working at greater depth within the standard (GDS). REMEMBER – ALL CHILDREN ARE DIFFERENT!

Scaled Scores Working Towards Expectation 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 102 103 104 105 106 90 91 92 100 Working At Expectation 101 89 107 108 109 110 111 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 119 120 Exceeding Expectation 112 113 114 115 116 117 118

WHAT WILL BE ASSESSED? ASSESSED BY TESTS (marked externally) READING ONE PAPER (1 hour) Reading booklet and associated answer booklet. SPa. G Paper 1 (45 mins) Short answer questions. Paper 2 Spelling. MATHS Paper 1 (30) - Arithmetic Paper 2 (40) - Reasoning Paper 3 (40) - Reasoning * No Calculator Paper CONTINUOUS TEACHER ASSESSMENT WRITING

English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling

Reading

Maths: Arithmetic

Maths: Reasoning

What is the ‘Expected Standard’ in writing? Children are expected to be able to write for a range of purposes. Some examples of writing at the expected standard can be found at the back.

How are we preparing? January - May • Magic maths minutes, word of the day, skim and scan, spelling • Intervention Groups including Pixl therapies • Regular familiarisation of SATs papers • Test technique integrated into lessons • 10 Minute SATs Buster SPAG books • Revision home learning to reinforce work covered in class

WHEN ARE THE TESTS? All KS 2 SATs will be held in the week beginning 13 th May 2019. The tests must be taken on the scheduled days. Monday 13 th May 2019 English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 1: questions English grammar, punctuation and spelling Paper 2: spelling Tuesday 14 th May 2019 English reading Wednesday 15 th May 2019 Mathematics Paper 1: arithmetic Mathematics Paper 2: reasoning Thursday 16 th May 2019 Mathematics Paper 3: reasoning

Attendance As we work through the curriculum at such a pace it is vital your child is in school every day. Punctuality is essential during test week so that all pupils can start their tests at appropriate times.

HELPING AT HOME • Support with home learning. • Communicate with teachers. • Read regularly and discuss a variety of texts – not just ‘listening’ to your child read. • Short bursts of mental maths, times tables and problem solving etc. ‘Little and often’ • Support your children but don’t pressurise. • Check the school website for updates.

Thank You! If you have any questions, please ask! Please remember to have a look at the information at the back. There are some things that you can take away with you.