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

What levels mean at eleven

Level 1 Level 2 (2A, 2B, 2C) Level 3 Working below age related expectations

Level 4 Working at age related expectations Level 5 Working above age related expectations Level 6 Exceptional (top 1% nationally)

SATs level - Maths

Scores out of 100

Level 3 19 – 45

Level 4 46 – 78

Level 5 79 - 100

SATs Level – English (Reading)

Scores out of 50

Level 3 12- 22

Level 4 23– 35

Level 5 36 - 50

SATs Level-English (Grammar)

Score out of 70 (50 for Grammar; 20 for spelling)

Level 3 15-24

Level 4 25-45

Level 5 46-70

SATs Week Timetable 12-16 May 2014

Monday Reading Test & Level 6 R.

Tuesday Grammar, punctuation

& spelling & Level 6 test

Wed nesday 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

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

Maths 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 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 micro-organisms, can cause serious problems…

Out of 20

English – Writing

Punctuation Pyramid

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. ?

. ? , !

. ? , … ! ‘ “”

. ? , … ! ‘ “” : ;

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. After the argument they all went home.

2. We saw a magnificent polar bear.

3. Eating an apple can help keep you healthy.

How can parents help?

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

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

Television and Internet Support

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise

Plus television programmes to support