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:
Maths
English
(Science - teacher
assessment)
Assessment to show Progression
Foundation Stage (Profile at the end of
Rec)
 Key Stage 1 (age 7 Teacher Assessment)
 Key Stage 2 (age 11 - SATs)
 Key Stage 3 (SATs dropped)
 Key Stage 4 (age 16 – GCSEs)
 Sixth Form (A Levels)
 Further Education
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What levels mean at eleven
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Level 1
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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
Level 6
Working above age related expectations
Exceptional (top 1% nationally)
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SATs level - Maths
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Scores out of 100
Level 3
 Level 4
 Level 5
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19 – 45
46 – 78
79 - 100
SATs Level – English
(Reading)
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Scores out of 50
Level 3
 Level 4
 Level 5
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12- 22
23– 35
36 - 50
SATs Level-English
(Grammar)
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Score out of 70 (50 for Grammar; 20 for
spelling)
Level 3 15-24
 Level 4 25-45
 Level 5 46-70
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SATs Week Timetable
12-16 May 2014
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
Mental arithmetic from a recording to
ensure fairness – try to work out in your
head, but you can make notes.
 Time allowed for questions, 5 seconds,
10 seconds and 15 seconds
 Blank answer sheet to help
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Maths Papers A & B
Always show your working out – you may
get extra marks!
 Questions designed to test understanding
 Calculators not allowed in Test B this year
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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
.
. ?
. ? , !
. ? , … ! ‘ “”
. ? , … ! ‘ “” : ;
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. The beautiful rainbow lasted for hours.
4. 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!
Take an interest rather than pressurise
 Try to make it fun if you can
 Praise – constant reassurance
 A little and often (20 minutes?)
 Repeat and review
 Vary the work
 Keep other activities going
sports, hobbies
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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
Exercise
 Sensible eating (e-additives)
 Sleep
 Water
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Television and Internet Support
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise
Plus television programmes to support