Statutory Assessment Tests
 Usually taken at the end of Key Stage 1
(at age 7) and at the end of Key Stage 2
(at age 11).
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Children are expected to achieve Level
4 by the end of Key Stage 2.
 Some children will still be at Level 3 and
some children will achieve Level 5 or 6.
 A small percentage of children will not
yet be working at Level 3.
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 It
is the schools decision whether a
pupil will be entered for any of the
tests.
For children working at Level 3 and above, there
are two sorts of assessments: tests and teacher
assessments.
 For children working below Level 3, the only
statutory assessment is teacher assessment and
those children do not take the tests.
 For pupils to be awarded a Level 6 they need to sit
the level 3-5 papers, gain a high level 5 and sit the
level 6 papers and gain a level 6.
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This year it is the week beginning 13th May.
All tests take place in that week. Children
may not take them earlier or later.
 A timetable is issued to schools to tell them
when tests should be completed, this is the
same nationally.
 Usually there is one test per day (with the
exception of those pupils sitting the level 6
papers) and it is a busy week for children
and staff alike.
 Tests are completed in classrooms, with any
displays that may help covered over.
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The
 Reading
Assessment  English Grammar,
of Literacy
punctuation and
is covered
Spelling
by two
tests:
15 minutes independent reading time and 45 minutes to
read and answer questions.
 Covers the Assessment Focuses of: Accurate decoding
of text; understand, describe and select information
from texts; deduce, infer or interpret information from
texts; identify and comment on structure of texts;
explain and comment on writers use of language;
identify and comment on writers’ purposes, viewpoints
and the overall effect on the reader; relate texts to their
social, cultural and historical contexts.
 Short answers: 1 mark; Longer answers up to 3 marks;
some answers may involve completing a diagram or
drawing arrows.
 This test will be sent off to be externally marked.
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A new test this year which will focus on
four areas: Spelling, punctuation,
sentence-grammar and vocabulary.
 Handwriting may be included but
schools have not had this confirmed.
 This test will be sent off to be externally
marked.
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The
Assessment
of
Numeracy is
covered by
three tests:
 Mental Mathematics
 Mathematics test A
 Mathematics test B
There are 20 questions which the children
hear on tape.
 Each question is read twice.
 They involve a range of skills.
 Working out time is 5, 10 or 15 seconds.
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In this 45 minute written
paper, calculators are
not allowed.
 Some questions are
worth one mark and
therefore accuracy is
important.
 Other questions are
worth two marks and
even if the answer is
wrong, a mark may be
given for correct
working.
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This paper is similar to
Paper A but there are
larger numbers and a
calculator is allowed
(and needed).
Teacher assessment draws together
everything the teacher or teachers know
about a child, including observations,
marked work and school assessments.
 Tests are a snapshot’ of a child’s abilities
on that day.
 There can be a difference between
teacher assessment results and test
levels.
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Help is only for pupils who have an identified
issue e.g. learning need, or physical
impairment.
 Some children can be given up to 25% extra
time if they have identified learning needs.
This has to be applied for by the school in
advance. Even if applied for the STA can
refuse the application.
 Words written on a test paper by the child
can be transcribed where a marker may not
be able to read a child’s answer.
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If your child is working at level 3 then they
will require more support from home in the
regular use of English and Mathematic skills.
Don’t try and frighten them into revising –
encourage them and tell them they can do
well.
Support them with homework.
Make sure they get enough sleep.
Make sure they eat breakfast.
It is important they arrive at school on time.
Please help them not to panic!