SATs Parent

Information Session

SNMS

30th November 2017

18:00

SATs tests are just one part of a much bigger picture...

The Whole Child

Key Stage 2 Testing

Information and Guidance on the Changes and Expectations for 2017/18

Key Stage 2 Testing

• In 2014/15 a new national curriculum framework was introduced

by the government for Years 1, 3, 4 and 5

• However, Years 2 and 6 (due to statutory testing) continued to

study the previous curriculum for one further year.

• In 2015/16 children all years at Key Stage 1 and 2 studied the new

national curriculum.

Key Stage 2 Testing

Key Stage 2 Testing

• ‘Old’ national curriculum levels (e.g. Level 3, 4, 5) have now been

abolished, as set out in the government guidelines.

• From 2016, test scores were reported as ‘scaled scores’.

• This means it is very difficult to compare the assessment of the

previous system with the current system and to compare results from

KS1 to KS2.

• Your child has been taught with the highest expectations and will have

covered the required elements of the curriculum and will continue to

do so. As more years go through the system the curriculum gaps

become less and students will feel more confident with the content.

• In essence, the new curriculum is more rigorous and sets high

expectations which all schools have had to work hard to meet since

the beginning of 2015.

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• What is meant by ‘scaled scores’?

• A score of 100 will always represent the ‘national standard’.

• Each pupil’s raw test score will therefore be converted into a score on the

scale, either at, above or below 100.

• The scale will have a lower end point somewhere below 100 and an upper end

point above 100. We had pupils achieve between 80 (lowest point) and 120

(highest point), these scores are different than SAS (Standardised Age Scores)

which can range from 60-140. There is not a direct comparison between the

two.

• A child who achieves the ‘national standard’ (a score of 100) will be judged to

have demonstrated sufficient knowledge in the areas assessed by the tests.

• Pupils who do not meet the scaled score 100 will not resit the test in Year 7 but

knowledge of the scores will support the planning in their final year of Middle

School.

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Useful summary of Scaled Scores:

• A child awarded a scaled score of 100 is judged to

have met the ‘national standard’ in the area judged by

the test.

• A child awarded a scaled score of more than 100 is

judged to have exceeded the national standard and

demonstrated a higher than expected knowledge of the

curriculum for their age.

• A child awarded a scaled score of less than 100 is

judged to have not yet met the national standard and

performed below expectation for their age.

Key Stage 2 Testing

• Previous Key Stage 2 tests were aimed at children

achieving Levels 3-5 (with a national expectation to

reach at least Level 4)

• In the past, additional Level 6 tests were produced for

children who demonstrated higher than expected

attainment, above Level 5.

• There are no longer any separate tests for the most able

children.

• Instead, each test has scope for higher attaining pupils

to show their strengths and demonstrate greater depth.

Key Stage 2 Testing

• Key Stage 2 SATs take place nationally in the week commencing 14th May 2018

• Statutory tests will be administered in the following subjects:

o Punctuation, Vocabulary and Grammar (45 minutes)

o Spelling (approximately 15 minutes)

o Reading (60 minutes)

o Mathematics

- Paper 1: Arithmetic (30 minutes)

- Paper 2: Reasoning (40 minutes)

- Paper 3: Reasoning (40 minutes)

• Schools are NOT required to take part in Science testing this year although some schools will be

asked to part of science test sampling later in the year.

• There will be no formal multiplication table test (though this will be tested through the other

papers).

• All tests are externally marked and are electronically processed.Writing will be ‘Teacher Assessed’

internally, as in recent years. The pupils build up a portfolio of evidence over the course of the

Spring Term.

Key Stage 2 testing timetable

Have a go at these examples!

What do we know? What can we infer?

▶ Walking home at the end of the afternoon, Victor plodded along

silently. At the end of the lane, he gripped his school bag tightly and

increased his pace, glancing all around. He made his way down

Carsdale Lane, his feet tapping a rapid beat on the concrete.

Paper 2 – Spelling

-Common exception words

-A range of Prefixes, Suffixes & different word

endings

-Silent letters

-Homophones & near homophones (Y3/4)

-Homophones & other words often confused

(Y5/6)

Paper 2 – Spelling test framework

Our agreed methods of calculation

Our agreed methods of calculation

Access Arrangements

Access arrangements are adjustments that schools

must consider before the tests.

They should be based primarily on normal classroom

practice for pupils with particular needs.

Access arrangements must never provide an unfair

advantage.

The support given must not change the test

questions and the answers must be the pupil’s own.

Access Arrangements

Access arrangements may be appropriate for pupils:

•with a SEN or an Education Health and Care Plan as

described in SEN Code of Practice or a local equivalent

•for whom provision is being made in school using the SEN

Support system and whose learning difficulty or disability

significantly affects their ability to access the tests

•who requires alternative access arrangements because of a

disability (which may or may not give rise to a special

educational need)

•who is unable to sit and work for a long period because of a

disability or because of social, emotional or mental health

difficulties

•with EAL and who has limited fluency in English

Spring Term Curriculum

• There will be a greater emphasis within the timetable on

preparing the pupils for Statutory Testing

• The changes are time limited with a reduced focus on

thematic learning until the tests but with a high level focus

immediately after SATs

• This will ensure that we prepare the pupils for SATs but

retain the emphasis on the broad and balanced curriculum

• Additional mathematics and English lessons are built into the

timetable and further support where appropriate

• Homework has more of a revision based emphasis to

support learning

Revision Sessions & Homework tasks

▶ Additional lesson for English and Mathematics in Spring term through to the tests in May.

▶ Some additional mathematics focusing on core calculations for targeted pupils with maths team.

▶ Focus of lessons will be revising content & developing assessment answer techniques

▶ Staff will recap key terminology and subject content and allow practise time.

▶ Homework tasks will come away from the 3 element cycle. Homework tasks for Reading, Grammar & Punctuation and Mathematics will enrich the tasks completed in class

▶ Parents will have an opportunity to buy practice books to support homework & revision guides will be bought for each child by the school.

▶ There will be both a Reading and G&P homework task in addition to personalised spellings for English and two Mathematics tasks sent home each week and oral or written feedback will be given. Days of homework to be confirmed.

Key grammatical

subject knowledge to

support parents

G & P

Revision

task

G & P

Homework

task

Reading

Homework

task

Reading tasks often cover several

elements of the assessment

framework

How to Help Your Child

• First and foremost, support and reassure your child that there is nothing to worry about

and they should always just try their best. Praise and encourage!

• Ensure your child has the best possible attendance at school.

• Support your child with any homework tasks.

• Reading, spelling and arithmetic (e.g. times tables) are always good to practise.

• Familiarise yourself with the 4 methods of calculation that we have as a Federation

(Copy Provided)

• Talk to your child about what they have learnt at school and what book(s) they are

reading (the character, the plot, their opinion).

• Make sure your child has a good sleep and healthy breakfast every morning!

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Encourage a growth mindset…

How to Help Your Child with Reading

• Listening to your child read can take many forms.

• First and foremost, focus developing an enjoyment and love of reading.

• Enjoy stories together – reading stories to your child at KS1 and KS2 is equally as important

as listening to your child read.

• Read a little at a time but often, rather than rarely but for long periods of time!

• Talk about the story before, during and afterwards – discuss the plot, the characters, their

feelings and actions, how it makes you feel, predict what will happen and encourage your

child to have their own opinions.

• Look up definitions of words together – you could use a dictionary, the internet or an app on a

phone or tablet.

• All reading is valuable – it doesn’t have to be just stories. Reading can involve anything from

fiction and non-fiction, poetry, newspapers, magazines, football programmes, TV guides.

• Visit the local library - it’s free!

How to Help Your Child with Writing

• Practise and learn weekly spelling lists – make it fun!

• Encourage opportunities for writing such as letters to family or friends,

shopping lists, notes or reminders, stories or poems.

• Write together – be a good role model for writing.

• Encourage use of a dictionary to check spelling and a thesaurus to find

synonyms and expand vocabulary

• Allow your child to use a computer for word processing, which will allow for

editing and correcting of errors without lots of crossing out.

• Remember that good readers become good writers! Identify good writing

features when reading (e.g. vocabulary, sentence structure, punctuation).

• Show your appreciation: praise and encourage, even for small successes!

How to Help Your Child with Maths

• Play times tables games and times tables Rock Stars App

• Familiarise yourself with the 4 methods of calculation that we have as a

Federation (Copy Provided)

• Encourage opportunities for telling the time

• Encourage opportunities for counting coins and money; finding amounts or

calculating change when shopping

• Look for numbers on street signs, car registrations and anywhere else!

• Look for examples of 2D and 3D shapes around the home

• Identify, weigh or measure quantities and amounts in the kitchen or in recipes

• Play games involving numbers or logic, such as dominoes, card games, darts,

draughts or chess

Any questions?