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Our Lady & St.Gerard’s RC Primary School
Understanding Key Stage 2 SATS
What are SATs?
SATs is the name given by the Government to the statutory tests in Mathematics, English and Science, taken by all children in Local Authority schools in the U.K. at the end of Key Stage 1, 2 & 3 (ages 7, 11 and 14).
They are referred to as 'SATs' (Standard Assessment Tasks).
What do SATs tests show?
The idea of the SATs is to show what pupils have learnt and retained during the year.
The tests help our teachers and their new teachers to learn more about the strengths and weaknesses of what your child understands about a subject.
What subjects are the children tested in?
Year 6 children are tested in Maths, English and
Science.
The children are tested on all of the knowledge and skills they have developed throughout Key Stage 2.
What form will the tests take?
EnglishReading (45 minutes + 15 mins reading time)
Writing LONGER TASK45 minutes – Handwriting markedSHORT TASK 20 minutes
Spelling 10 mins
MathsMental Maths (20 minutes)
Written paper TEST A Non Calculator (45 minutes) Written paper TEST B Calculator (45 minutes)
Science
Science (TEST A) 45 minutes Science (TEST B) 45 minutes
When are the Key Stage 2 SATS?
Monday
14th May
Tuesday
15th May
Wednesday
16th May
Thursday
17th May
Friday
18th MayScience Test A
45 minutes
Writing Test
(Short)
20 mins
Spelling Test
10 mins
Reading Test 45 minutes
(plus 15 minutes reading Test)
Mathematics
Test A
45 minutes
Mathematics
Test B
45 minutes
Science Test B
45 minutes
Writing Test (Long)
45 minutes
Mental Mathematics Test
20 minutes
How will the tests be marked ?
Year 6 SATs tests are sent away to an external marker for marking and arrive back in school just before the end of the Summer term.
Pupils will receive their SATs levels with their end of year report.
What can I expect my child to achieve?
Level 2 Below National ExpectationsLevel 3
Level 4 Expected Level at the end of Key Stage 2 / Year 6
Level 5 Above National Expectations achieved by 20 – 30% of pupils
What do the Levels mean?
It is expected that the majority of 11 year old children will achieve Level 4 by the end of Year 6.
However, for some children achieving Level 3 is a real success for that particular individual.
A child achieving Level 5 is working at a high level. A child who passes GCSE at grade C has achieved level seven.
Can my child fail a SATs test?
It is important that Children understand they are not going to 'pass' or 'fail' the test - it will just show what they have learned and what they can do.
The SATS data is used to sort pupils into their sets at high school.
How do pupils prepare for the tests in school?
1. Ongoing Programmes of Study2. Identify key areas for revision /
consolidation3. Homework tasks4. Old SATs questions related to topics
being covered5. Practice SATs tests6. Smaller booster groups
How can parents help their children?
Ensure homework is completedDon’t put too much pressure on the childUse fun websites for revision (See list)Study guides / revision books are available