Monday 5th October 2015

Welcome!

All children in the final year of Key Stage 2 are externally assessed in:

English – Reading and SPaG Mathematics Science – random sample since 2012

biannually - no results. Writing is TA only

Pupil’sAge Year Groups Key Stage 1 5 – 7 1 – 2 Key Stage 2 7 – 11 3 – 6 Key Stage 3 11 – 14 7 – 9 Key Stage 4 14 – 16 10 – 11

The Key Stage 2 tests are designed to test children’s knowledge and understanding of the Key Stage 2 programmes of study.

• They provide a snapshot of a child’s attainment at the end of a Key Stage.

• Each child is awarded an ARE scaled score in Reading, Mathematics and SPaG

Where previously the tests and teacher assessment were graded in levels, the 2016 tests will be reported as a scaled score with a score of 100 representing the expected level for each age group.

100 – ARE 80 minimum 130 maximum New performance descriptors Teacher assessment alongside tests. Attainment and progress still remain very

important measures

Types of support available: Readers – only available in mathematics. As a general guide if

the reading age of the child is around 9 years or less. Scribes/Word processing – only available to children who would

have this type of support during normal lessons. NB Handwriting has much more significance in attainment score than pre New Curriculum

Extra time – some children will be entitled to 25% extra time based on strict criteria laid down by QCA. This needs to be approved by Hertfordshire LA.

The tests will take place in the Hall and in the classroom ( individual choice) or a smaller room for children who will find it difficult to concentrate in the main room.

The test will consist of: Reading Test English grammar, punctuation and spelling

test Writing will be assessed by the class

teacher, possible, but unlikely, external moderation, as in 2014.

Greater focus on fictional texts Similar structure to previous KS 2 reading tests 3 or 4 unrelated texts of increasing difficulty. Mixture of text types Greater emphasis on comprehension 1 Hour for reading the texts and answering the questions 50 marks Approx 40% on comprehension/retrieval, up to 40% on

inference, remainder on language for effect, meaning of words, summarising, comparing etc.

And how would you like it,Supposing you were a frogAn emerald scrap with a pale, trembling throat.In a cool and shadowed bogIf a tremendous monsterTall,tall so that his head seemed lost in mistLeaned over and clutched you up in his great fist, Just for the joyOf watching you jump,scaramble, tumble, fall,

Explain two things that the words “emerald scrap” suggest about the frog 2 marks

It’s green and it’s small It tells us what the frog looks like It means the frog is little and worth nothing Emerald shows the frog is green and scrap

tells us that it is unimportant

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SPaG test. ( known by the Government as GAPS )

Emphasis on technical aspects of grammar. Same structure as previous KS 2 tests ie

one short answer paper 45 mins 50 marks. One spelling test 20 marks.

Circle one verb in each underlined pair to complete the sentences using Standard English.

We was/were planning to hold a cake sale at school.

I was/were chosen to design the posters

Draw a line to match each prefix to the correct word so that it makes a new word.

Prefix wordre maturede understoodmis legibleim frostil do

Use the CPG revision books at home. Test your child on inference and deduction Discuss unknown vocabulary and terms. Discuss the layout of different texts and why

they are like that. Share items of interest (newspaper articles or

texts you find interesting) with your child. Encourage use of the Reading Journal Play games such as Scrabble, Monopoly, Boggle

etc.

No mental maths test instead a written Arithmetic paper ( non contextualised questions).

36 questions ( 40 marks in 30 mins) questions will include:

Straight forward addition/subtraction ( 1 mark each)

More complex calculations with fractions ( 1 mark each)

Long division/multiplication ( 2 marks each) Also 2 written reasoning papers. 40 mins each –

34-35 marks each)

1 034 + 586

54x23

20% of 1 500

12 – 6.01

Your child will be provided with: Two sharp pencils for drawing A 30 cm clear ruler showing centimetres

and millimetres A protractor We do not encourage a rubber – workings

out gain marks

Provide a quiet working area at home where your child can revise.

Read together. Work through the revision books with your child

from time to time. Ensure your children have all the necessary

equipment. Review practice SATs papers that your child has

completed. CGP papers are worked on at school and are

sometimes sent home with your child.

What you can do at home? Cont’d

Practise mental arithmetic with your child and methods used in school. Make it fun – card games, shopping/money/change.

Encourage your child to read information sources such as charts and timetables.

Practise drawing and measuring shapes (and angles).

Practise converting metric weights and measures e.g. 17 kg = 17,000 g, 2.05 l = 2050 ml

Practise reading questions CAREFULLY with your child.

For fun learning – Go to google – Woodlands Junior, there are many other sites like this.

As well as receiving a test Scaled Score in each of the core subjects, each child will also receive teacher assessment information. Which is reportable in July 2016 and sits alongside the test results.

• Unlike the tests the teacher assessment information:

- covers all aspects of the subject; - considers the child’s attainment over the

course of the year.

How will the results be reported? Year 6 SATs tests are sent away for marking. This is done electronically. In early July, the school will receive the results back. We can view the marked papers on line should we wish to do so.These are first checked by staff for errors. Following this, you will receive a report showing the teacher assessment and the SATs results. There will be no comparison to National results this year as it will be the first year with the new Score.

ENGLISH Teacher assessment information using

interim Assessment framework

Reading Writing Grammar, punctuation and spelling English assessment result

Test results Reading 100 scale score SPaG 100 scale score

MATHEMATICS

Maths 100 scale score

The overall R/W/M score for each individual child will be noted

MONDAY MAY 9

TUESDAYMAY 10

WEDNESDAYMay 11

THURSDAYMAY 12

Reading test

English grammar, punctuation and spelling test

Arithmatic Paper.Mathematics - Test A

Mathematics - Test B

Be prepared: Go to bed early the night before. Eat a healthy breakfast. Make sure you get to school on time. Breakfast will be provided free of charge in

school on each morning of the tests

• The tests are only a snapshot. • Remember children need time to relax and enjoy

themselves. • As long as they have tried their best, no-one needs

to worry about their test results or be disappointed by them.

• Please help us to enable and encourage your child to do their personal best.

• The children will be well-prepared and supported and we will ensure that the entire process is calm and positive.

We believe in celebrating your children, their personalities and their effort and endeavour – as well as their ability.