SATs
Standard
Assessment Tests

Our School Mission Statement
‘Achieving potential whilst making learning fun’

Self esteem
“The most important influence on a person's level of self-esteem are their parents. After parents have had their say, little else in life is able to modify the opinion of self thus formed"
Nicolas Emler ; 2001
The Costs and Causes of Low Self-Esteem
Joseph Rowntree Foundation

SATs
Keeping a Balance
Preparation or Pressure?

What SATs measure:

Assessment to show Progression
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Foundation Stage (Profile at the end of
Rec)
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Key Stage 1 (age 7 Teacher Assessment)
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Key Stage 2 (age 11 - SATs)
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Key Stage 3 (SATs dropped)
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Key Stage 4 (age 16 – GCSEs)
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Sixth Form (A Levels)
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Further Education

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What levels mean at eleven
P Levels (working at pre-national curriculum)
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Level 1 Working below age related expectations
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Level 2 (2A, 2B, 2C)
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Level 3 Working below age related expectations
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Level 4 Working at age related expectations
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Level 5 Working above age related expectations
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Level 6 Exceptional

SATs level - Maths
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Scores out of 100
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Level 3
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Level 4
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Level 5
19 – 45
46 – 78
79 - 100

SATs Level – English
(Reading)
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Scores out of 50
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Level 3
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Level 4
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Level 5
12-19
20-32
33-50

SATs Level-English
(Grammar)
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Score out of 70 (50 for Grammar; 20 for spelling)
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Level 3 15-24
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Level 4 25-45
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Level 5 46-70

SATs Week Timetable
11-14 May 2015
Monday
Tuesday
Reading Test & Level 6 R.
Grammar, punctuation
& spelling & Level 6 test
Wednesday Maths A & Mental Maths
Thursday Maths B & Level 6 Maths
Friday

Maths
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Mental arithmetic from a recording to ensure fairness – try to work out in your head, but you can make notes.
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Time allowed for questions, 5 seconds,
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10 seconds and 15 seconds
Blank answer sheet to help

Time
Mental Arithmetic
2008 track 3

Maths Papers A & B
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Always show your working out – you may get extra marks!
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Questions designed to test understanding
Calculators not allowed in Test B this year

Maths
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This shape is made from two separate squares and an equilateral triangle.
Calculate the size of angle a.
Do not use a protractor.
a

Maths
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This shape is made from 5 identical squares. Draw one square so that the new shape has exactly one line of symmetry.
Find 2 ways of doing this.

English – Spelling
Bacteria
The importance of washing their hands before a meal is emphasised to small children as a way of keeping healthy . But do you ever think about germs and disease ? It is true that some bacteria, and other microorganisms, can cause serious problems…
Out of 20

English – Writing
Punctuation Pyramid
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. ?
. ? , !
. ? , … ! ‘ “”
. ? , … ! ‘ “” : ;

Spelling, grammar and punctuation test
Look at the underlined part of the sentence, is it a phrase or a clause?
1. We went outside so we could enjoy the sunshine.
2.
The sun shone in the bright blue sky.
3.
4.
The beautiful rainbow lasted for hours.
We had fun running around the garden.
Circle the article in each sentence below.
1.
2.
3.
After the argument they all went home.
We saw a magnificent polar bear.
Eating an apple can help keep you healthy.

How can parents help?
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Common concerns at this stage – upset, can’t do it – please let us know

Be Positive!
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Take an interest rather than pressurise
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Try to make it fun if you can
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Praise – constant reassurance
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A little and often (20 minutes?)
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Repeat and review
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Vary the work
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Keep other activities going sports, hobbies

Using the Collins Guides
Revision Guides with sample questions
Write on them – tick the pages
Read – Cover – Test – Check
Parents mark with the child to check understanding

Good Health makes a difference
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Exercise
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Sensible eating (e-additives)
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Sleep
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Water

Television and Internet Support www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise
Plus television programmes to support