SATs Standard Assessment Tests
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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
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