Welcome to our
KS2 SATs
Information
Evening
Overview of Tests – this year -
Externally marked:
 Maths
 English – Reading
 English – Grammar,
punctuation and spelling
Internally marked:
 English - Writing
Relationship between KS2 tests
and teacher assessment
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First is a snapshot ~ an indicator
of where the child is.
Second is a continuum ~ building on
previous work, consolidating and
formulating judgements about
what the next stage is.
SATS Timetable 2013
Monday 9th May
Reading Test
Tuesday 10th May
English grammar,
punctuation and spelling
test
Wednesday 11th
May
Arithmetic Test
Thursday 12th May
Mathematics Reasoning
Test Paper 2
Friday 13th May
None
Maths Reasoning Test
Paper 1
Arrangements for SATS
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Tests will be carried out
within the children’s usual
classroom with their usual
teacher and LSA supporting.
Some groups will have
additional adults.
Readers will be available for
Maths and Grammar tests
where children find reading
difficult.
We will be providing breakfast
of bread and juice/milk every
morning.
Changes to Assessment
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Test content covers new
curriculum
Levels no longer exist
Raw scores will be translated
into Scaled Scores using a
conversion table.
A scaled score of 100 will
represent National Average.
Will not know what an ‘average’
raw score is until after tests
are completed as no previous
data to work from.
Maths Test Papers Explained
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Two reasoning papers very
similar to previous maths tests
involving application of
knowledge to solve problems.
No mental maths test
Arithmetic Test – 36
questions to be answered in 30
minutes.
Questions will include mental
calculation, jottings and formal
written methods.
Example Questions
Reasoning Questions
Reasoning Questions
Explanation
Maths Preparation
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In class support – focused
intervention
SAT question examples
Mental maths tests weeklypractise of technique
Recapping all areas
Revision guides sent home for
practice & homework
Maths club – lunchtime for all
children (optional)
Maths support/challenge groups by
invitation
Maths At Home
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Times tables – these are a vital
skill!
Recall number facts
Parents Maths Booklet methods
Homework and past paper
questions
Revision guide sent home
My maths – booster packs which
include lessons.
Reading Paper
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60 minutes to read texts and
answer questions.
Three/Four separate texts making
up about 1800 words.
Questions increase in difficulty
Types of questions:
- Word meaning
- Retrieve information
- Summarise main ideas
- Predict
- Explain how language choice
affects meaning.
- Make comparisons within text
Explanation
Grammar, punctuation and
spelling test
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45 minute test
Marked out of 50 and spelling
test marked out of 20
New content this year with old
level 6 content being included.
New Content
Explanation Questions
New Content
Spelling Test
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20 spellings generally based
around spelling rules
Spellings given in sentences to
ensure understanding of
meaning.
Include Homophones
English Preparation
Past
papers & questions
Comprehension groups-afternoons
REPS time for reading skills
Homework linked to key areas
Revision guides sent home for
reading, grammar and punctuation.
English At Home
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Reading – aim for 7mins every
day; stamina, speed, confidence
and fluency.
Reading – ask questions to check
understanding
Homework - some will have a
reading focus e.g. comprehension
and some will have a grammar
focus – these are based on their
ability levels
Revision guides.
Learn spelling rules which are sent
home
Writing
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Teacher assessed throughout
the year.
Date for final assessments
brought forward by a month to
27th May.
Evidence of achievement must
be seen across a sample of
work in both English and other
topics.
Assessing Writing
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Children will be assessed to be at
one of three levels.
- Working towards expected
level
- Working at Expected Level
-Working at greater depth.
Children must demonstrate ALL
required standards to achieve
that level.
Includes spelling and handwriting
Thank you for attending and
for your support
Any questions?