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Statutory requirements

Schools are required to administer the following levels 3-5 tests:

English reading

English grammar, punctuation and spelling

mathematics

Schools may also choose to administer level 6 versions of these tests.

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How well do children do at Priory?How well do children do at Priory?

Level 4b – ExpectedLevel 4b – Expected

Level 5 – Above AverageLevel 5 – Above Average

Level 6 - ExceptionalLevel 6 - Exceptional

% Pupils AchievingMaths

Level 4+Maths

Level 5+

Priory 2013 100% 65%

Central Beds 80% 38%

National 85% 41%

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% Pupils Achieving

SPAG* Level 4+

SPAG* Level 5+

Reading

Level 4+

Reading

Level 5+

Writing

Level 4+

Writing Level 5+

Priory 2013 92% 61% 98% 54% 97% 44%

Central Beds 69% 44% 83% 42% 83% 30%

National 74% 48% 86% 45% 83% 30%

* SPAG - Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar

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Why are they important?

The results are formally reported as the child’s end of KS2 level of attainment

They form the basis of progress measures and target setting for KS3 and KS4 outcomes

They support our planning of teaching and learning for your child

The results are used by the Department for Education in the compiling of school performance tables

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Practical help at home

Support reading and writing at home Listen to your child read Support spelling and writing Answer questions with them, discuss current affairs and read newspapers with them Make use of online support, revision and support guides Encouragement Fun>Anxiety

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Standardised Assessment Tests Standardised Assessment Tests (SATs)(SATs)

MathematicsMathematics

Miss CollinsMiss Collins

Leader of Mathematics DeptLeader of Mathematics Dept

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When are the testsWhen are the tests

Wednesday 14Wednesday 14thth May – Test A and mental maths May – Test A and mental maths

Thursday 15Thursday 15thth May – Test B May – Test B

Thursday 15Thursday 15thth – Level 6 Tests in the afternoon – Level 6 Tests in the afternoon

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Paper A Paper A No calculators allowed No calculators allowed 45 minutes45 minutes 40 marks40 marks

Paper BPaper B No Calculators allowed No Calculators allowed 45 minutes45 minutes 40 marks40 marks

Mental Maths TestMental Maths Test Questions read aloud from a CDQuestions read aloud from a CD 20 marks20 marks

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Guidelines on how to answer questionsGuidelines on how to answer questions

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Focus on the words in bold type, underline them if necessary.Focus on the words in bold type, underline them if necessary.

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If the question asks you to show your working write down the If the question asks you to show your working write down the calculations you have performed.calculations you have performed.

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48 ÷ 3 = 16 cm

16 X 4 = 64 cm 64

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Encourage them to annotate diagrams or underline Encourage them to annotate diagrams or underline information in tables.information in tables.

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Pace yourself – if you get stuck on a question, move on and come Pace yourself – if you get stuck on a question, move on and come back to it later.back to it later.

Ask if you would like a question read to you.Ask if you would like a question read to you.

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Practice answering word questions where they need to identify Practice answering word questions where they need to identify the correct operation.the correct operation.

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Checking your answers does not mean reading what you have Checking your answers does not mean reading what you have written. written.

Answer the question again without reference to what you’ve already Answer the question again without reference to what you’ve already done.done.

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Helping to prepare my childHelping to prepare my child

At school …At school …

Practice SATs questions Practice SATs questions

Revision programmeRevision programme

Revise all topicsRevise all topics

Boosters / intervention Boosters / intervention

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At home…At home…

If you have access to the internet: If you have access to the internet:

http://www.mymaths.co.uk/http://www.mymaths.co.uk/

Login: priorymsLogin: prioryms

Password: helix3Password: helix3

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Helping to prepare my childHelping to prepare my child

Also: Also:

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/maths/www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise/maths/

http://www.teachingandlearningresources.co.uk/funmaths.shthttp://www.teachingandlearningresources.co.uk/funmaths.shtmlml

http://www.multiplication.com/interactive_games.htmhttp://www.multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm

http://http://www.subtangent.com/maths/games.phpwww.subtangent.com/maths/games.php

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Importance of times tablesImportance of times tables

Games to playGames to play42 ÷ 6

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Maths Level Maths Level ThresholdsThresholds

Level Mark

6 33 - 50

5a 93 - 100

5b 86 - 92

5c 79 - 85

4a 67-78

4b 56-66

4c 45-55

3a 35-44

3b 26-34

3c 18-25

2 15-17

N 0-14

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KS2 English

Miss Scott

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Key Stage 2 English TestsKey Stage 2 English Tests

Monday 12Monday 12thth May May Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension

Level 3-5 amLevel 3-5 am Level 6 pmLevel 6 pm

Tuesday 13Tuesday 13thth May May Spelling, Punctuation & GrammarSpelling, Punctuation & Grammar

Level 3-5 amLevel 3-5 am Level 6 pm (including extended writing)Level 6 pm (including extended writing)

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Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension

Reading booklet of different texts – not linked by theme this Reading booklet of different texts – not linked by theme this

yearyear

Texts start with the least demanding and increase in difficultyTexts start with the least demanding and increase in difficulty

Different types of questions, from one word answers to more Different types of questions, from one word answers to more

complex (read between the lines) onescomplex (read between the lines) ones

Questions are worth 1, 2 or 3 marksQuestions are worth 1, 2 or 3 marks

1 hour to work through the test paper at their own pace1 hour to work through the test paper at their own pace

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Punctuation & GrammarPunctuation & Grammar

45 minutes to answer questions on punctuation & grammar45 minutes to answer questions on punctuation & grammar

Identify, insert and recognise:Identify, insert and recognise:

different punctuation marksdifferent punctuation marks

word classesword classes

clauses & phrasesclauses & phrases

sentence typessentence types

correct tensescorrect tenses

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Spelling TestSpelling Test

Test consists of twenty sentences read aloud to pupilsTest consists of twenty sentences read aloud to pupils

Each sentence is missing a wordEach sentence is missing a word

This word is repeated 3 timesThis word is repeated 3 times

All sentences are read again at end of test for any changesAll sentences are read again at end of test for any changes

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Level 6 WritingLevel 6 Writing

A 30 minute piece of writing in which markers are looking for:A 30 minute piece of writing in which markers are looking for:

““precision, choice and accuracy of punctuation, syntax precision, choice and accuracy of punctuation, syntax and vocabulary when writing”and vocabulary when writing”

Focus should be on using a range of sentence structures and Focus should be on using a range of sentence structures and punctuation marks to control the writingpunctuation marks to control the writing

Spelling is not assessed in this piece of writingSpelling is not assessed in this piece of writing

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SPAG.COMSPAG.COM

We have signed up to We have signed up to www.spag.comwww.spag.com

This site provides practice papers for punctuation and grammar This site provides practice papers for punctuation and grammar

at level 3-5 and level 6at level 3-5 and level 6

Each child in Y6 has a username and passwordEach child in Y6 has a username and password

These will be handed outThese will be handed out

Tests will be set by English teachers for pupils to access and Tests will be set by English teachers for pupils to access and

complete themselvescomplete themselves

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How to help your child to succeedHow to help your child to succeed

Talk about the books they are readingTalk about the books they are reading

Encourage the use of dictionaries and thesauruses for unknown wordsEncourage the use of dictionaries and thesauruses for unknown words

Talk about characters and events within those storiesTalk about characters and events within those stories

Encourage them to share written work across the curriculumEncourage them to share written work across the curriculum

Encourage them to proofread their workEncourage them to proofread their work

Encourage them to complete tests on Encourage them to complete tests on www.spag.comwww.spag.com

Use praise frequently and suggest an area that can be further Use praise frequently and suggest an area that can be further

improvedimproved

Encourage them to use a library, and to read newspapers and Encourage them to use a library, and to read newspapers and

magazines etcmagazines etc

Play word games – e.g. scrabble, word association, hangmanPlay word games – e.g. scrabble, word association, hangman

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English Level ThresholdsEnglish Level Thresholds

Level Mark Level Mark

6 37-50 6 22-33

5a 65-70 5a 46-50

5b 59-64 5b 41-45

5c 54-58 5c 36-40

4a 50-53 4a 30-35

4b 47-49 4b 25-29

4c 44-46 4c 19-24

3a 38-43 3a 16-18

3b 32-37 3b 13-15

3c 25-31 3c 11-12

SPAG Reading

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Thank you for listeningThank you for listening