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Portway Junior School

End of Key stage Tests

12th – 15th May 2014

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The National CurriculumThe National Curriculum

EnglishEnglish MathematicsMathematics Core SubjectsCore Subjects ScienceScience ICTICT Design & TechnologyDesign & Technology HistoryHistory GeographyGeography Foundation SubjectsFoundation Subjects ArtArt MusicMusic Physical EducationPhysical Education

Religious Education (compulsory but not part of National Curriculum)Religious Education (compulsory but not part of National Curriculum) Modern Foreign Language( not compulsory)Modern Foreign Language( not compulsory)

What is it?What is it?

It is a legal requirement for all children between the ages of five It is a legal requirement for all children between the ages of five and sixteen in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, to study the and sixteen in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, to study the National Curriculum (except those in private schools). There are National Curriculum (except those in private schools). There are several groups that advise on what should be taught, and several groups that advise on what should be taught, and therefore what is in the National Curriculum, but the final decision therefore what is in the National Curriculum, but the final decision on content rests with the Secretary of State for Education. on content rests with the Secretary of State for Education.

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Key StagesKey Stages

Foundation Stage – Reception Year (4-5 Year Old)Foundation Stage – Reception Year (4-5 Year Old)Key Stage 1Key Stage 1 - Years 1 – 2- Years 1 – 2 (5 – 7 Year Old)(5 – 7 Year Old)Key Stage 2Key Stage 2 - Years 3 – 6- Years 3 – 6 (7 – 11 Year Old)(7 – 11 Year Old)Key Stage 3Key Stage 3 - Years 7 – 9- Years 7 – 9 (11 – 14 Year Old)(11 – 14 Year Old)Key Stage 4Key Stage 4 - Years 10 – 11- Years 10 – 11 (14 – 16 Year Old)(14 – 16 Year Old)

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Levels in the National Levels in the National CurriculumCurriculum

Level 1 – 3Level 1 – 3Working towards target for age groupWorking towards target for age group

Level 4Level 4 Achieved level for age group Achieved level for age group (About (About 80%)80%)

Level 5Level 5 Exceeds target for age group Exceeds target for age group

Previously at the end of each Key Stage - at the ages of 7, 11, 14 and 16 - students are tested, although as you may be aware the key stage 3 test has now been scrapped. For each test or exam, the government has set different levels of attainment which are expected of children at each particular Key Stage. For key stage 2 this is:

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What is Tested? What is Tested?

Mathematics Science

English

In 2014 there will be a reading test but writing will be teacher

Assessed (like 2013)

Also a new English grammar, punctuation and spelling test (2nd Year)

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What tests do the children What tests do the children do?do?

Mathematics (3 Tests)

2 45 Minutes Written Papers

1 20 Minutes Mental Mathematics Test

English

1 60 Minute Reading Test

1 X Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Test (SPaG)

In 2014 no formal test in writing (except SPaG test) - teacher assessment using work from the previous 6 months will be used

Level 6 TestsLevel 6 Tests

The government have introduced The government have introduced optionaloptional level 6 level 6 tests. tests.

Level 6 is often not achieved by pupils in year 9 or Level 6 is often not achieved by pupils in year 9 or 10 at secondary school so is it exceptionally high 10 at secondary school so is it exceptionally high and potentially involves a very small number of and potentially involves a very small number of pupils.pupils.

We still not have made a decision about the level 6 We still not have made a decision about the level 6 test and will do so nearer the time. We will contact test and will do so nearer the time. We will contact you if this affects your child.you if this affects your child.

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Dates for 2014Dates for 2014

Monday 12 May Reading Test

Tuesday 13 May Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar Test

Wednesday 14 May Mathematics ‘A’

Mental Mathematics

Thursday 15 May Mathematics ‘B’

Friday 16 May NO TESTS

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Why are they important?Why are they important?

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What happens if my child is not What happens if my child is not well?well?

Special Breakfast Club Special Breakfast Club (Mon – Thurs)(Mon – Thurs)

(letter will come nearer the time)(letter will come nearer the time)

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What can I do to help?What can I do to help? Ensure children attend school regularly and on time. Ensure children attend school regularly and on time. Ensure regular bedtimes. Tired children cannot perform Ensure regular bedtimes. Tired children cannot perform

at their best. at their best. Take an interest in the child's work by going through it Take an interest in the child's work by going through it

with them. Talk to them about key words and meanings, with them. Talk to them about key words and meanings, particularly in maths.particularly in maths.

Play some games, or practise mental arithmetic, Play some games, or practise mental arithmetic, especially multiplication tables. especially multiplication tables.

Websites, etc can be usefulWebsites, etc can be useful Ensure homework is completed and listen to your child Ensure homework is completed and listen to your child

read. read. Above all, keep calm! It can be a worrying time for year Above all, keep calm! It can be a worrying time for year

6 pupils, and they may need lots of reassurance and 6 pupils, and they may need lots of reassurance and encouragement, although they need to know this is an encouragement, although they need to know this is an important time. Let us know if they are becoming over important time. Let us know if they are becoming over anxious eg not sleeping.anxious eg not sleeping.

Mental MathsMental Maths

What temperature is ten What temperature is ten degrees higher than minus six degrees higher than minus six degrees Celsius? (5 secs)degrees Celsius? (5 secs)

Multiply fifty five by eleven (15 Multiply fifty five by eleven (15 secs)secs)

What number is exactly half way What number is exactly half way between forty five and ninety between forty five and ninety five? (15 secs)five? (15 secs)

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The 2013 spellingsThe 2013 spellings

transporting transporting stationstation boiledboiled stapledstapled futurefuture enoughenough featurefeature matteredmattered producesproduces disruptivedisruptive

strengthstrength umbrellasumbrellas releasedreleased varietyvariety chiefchief familiarfamiliar physicallyphysically substantialsubstantial surprisedsurprised shippedshipped

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What do the secondary school What do the secondary school teachers use the results for?teachers use the results for?

Is there life after the tests?Is there life after the tests?

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Teacher AssessmentTeacher Assessment Teachers will give all Year 6 children formal Teacher Teachers will give all Year 6 children formal Teacher

Assessment for (TA) for Mathematics, Science and Assessment for (TA) for Mathematics, Science and English (broken down into areas)English (broken down into areas)

This assessment will be based on their work at school, This assessment will be based on their work at school, particularly during their last yearparticularly during their last year

Whereas the National Tests give a ‘snapshot’ on one Whereas the National Tests give a ‘snapshot’ on one day, the TA gives a far broader-based judgement of the day, the TA gives a far broader-based judgement of the child’s abilities. They should be read together and the child’s abilities. They should be read together and the government say they are equally weighted.government say they are equally weighted.

The National test level and the TA level may be The National test level and the TA level may be different due to a number of factors. The child may different due to a number of factors. The child may perform better, or worse, under formal test situations.perform better, or worse, under formal test situations.

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How do we find out the results?How do we find out the results?

• We should be in a position to send home the results by middle of July. (Last year it was about 12th July) Due to several problems over the past few years we have stopped giving a specific date!

• When we receive the results we have to check them, refer any mistakes back and collate the results before sending them out.

• Parents will also be provided with a breakdown of the % of children achieving each level at Portway Juniors and the previous year’s national results