SATsStandard

Assessment Tests

Our School Mission Statement‘Achieving potential whilst

making learning fun’

Self esteemSelf 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

SATsSATs

Keeping a Balance

Preparation or Pressure?

What SATs measure:What SATs measure:

MathsMaths

EnglishEnglish

(Science - teacher (Science - teacher assessment)assessment)

Assessment to show Assessment to show ProgressionProgression

Foundation Stage (Profile at the end of Foundation Stage (Profile at the end of Rec)Rec)

Key Stage 1Key Stage 1 (age 7 Teacher (age 7 Teacher Assessment)Assessment)

Key Stage 2Key Stage 2 (age 11 - SATs)(age 11 - SATs) Key Stage 3 Key Stage 3 (SATs dropped)(SATs dropped) Key Stage 4Key Stage 4 (age 16 – GCSEs)(age 16 – GCSEs) Sixth FormSixth Form (A Levels)(A Levels) Further EducationFurther Education

What levels mean at elevenWhat levels mean at eleven P Levels (working at pre-national curriculum)P Levels (working at pre-national curriculum)

Level 1 Working below age related expectationsLevel 1 Working below age related expectations

Level 2 Level 2 (2A, 2B, 2C)(2A, 2B, 2C)

Level 3Level 3 Working below age related expectationsWorking below age related expectations

Level 4Level 4 Working at age related expectationsWorking at age related expectations Level 5Level 5 Working above age related expectationsWorking above age related expectations

Level 6 ExceptionalLevel 6 Exceptional

SATs level - MathsSATs level - Maths

Scores out of 100Scores out of 100

Level 3Level 3 19 – 4519 – 45 Level 4Level 4 46 – 7846 – 78 Level 5Level 5 79 - 10079 - 100

SATs Level – EnglishSATs Level – English(Reading)(Reading)

Scores out of 50Scores out of 50

Level 3Level 3 12-1912-19 Level 4Level 4 20-3220-32 Level 5Level 5 33-5033-50

SATs Level-EnglishSATs Level-English(Grammar)(Grammar)

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

Level 3 15-24Level 3 15-24 Level 4 25-45Level 4 25-45 Level 5 46-70Level 5 46-70

SATs Week Timetable SATs Week Timetable 11-14 May 201511-14 May 2015

MondayMonday Reading Test & Level 6 R.Reading Test & Level 6 R.

TuesdayTuesday Grammar, punctuation Grammar, punctuation

& spelling & Level 6 test& spelling & Level 6 test

WedWed nesdaynesday Maths A & Mental MathsMaths A & Mental Maths

Thursday Thursday Maths B & Level 6 MathsMaths B & Level 6 Maths

FridayFriday

MathsMaths

Mental arithmetic from a recording to Mental arithmetic from a recording to ensure fairness – try to work out in ensure fairness – try to work out in your head, but you can make notes.your head, but you can make notes.

Time allowed for questions, 5 Time allowed for questions, 5 seconds, seconds,

10 seconds and 15 seconds10 seconds and 15 seconds Blank answer sheet to helpBlank answer sheet to help

Mental ArithmeticMental ArithmeticTime Time

2008 track 3

Maths Papers A & BMaths Papers A & B

Always show your working out – you Always show your working out – you may get extra marks!may get extra marks!

Questions designed to test Questions designed to test understanding understanding

Calculators Calculators not not allowed in Test B this allowed in Test B this yearyear

MathsMaths This shape is made from two separate squares and an equilateral This shape is made from two separate squares and an equilateral

triangle.triangle.

Calculate the size of angle a.Calculate the size of angle a.

Do not use a protractor.Do not use a protractor.

a

MathsMaths This shape is made from 5 identical squares. Draw one square This shape is made from 5 identical squares. Draw one square

so that the new shape has exactly one line of symmetry. so that the new shape has exactly one line of symmetry.

Find 2 ways of doing this.Find 2 ways of doing this.

English – SpellingEnglish – SpellingBacteria

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 – WritingEnglish – Writing

Punctuation Pyramid

.

. ?

. ? , !

. ? , … ! ‘ “”

. ? , … ! ‘ “” : ;

Spelling, grammar and punctuation Spelling, grammar and punctuation testtest

Look at the underlined part of the sentence, is it a phrase or a Look at the underlined part of the sentence, is it a phrase or a clause?clause?

1. We went outside 1. We went outside so we could enjoy the sunshine.so we could enjoy the sunshine.

2.2.The sun shone The sun shone in the bright blue sky.in the bright blue sky.

3.3.The beautiful rainbow The beautiful rainbow lasted for hours.lasted for hours.

4.4.We had fun We had fun running around the garden.running around the garden.

Circle the article in each sentence below.Circle the article in each sentence below.

1.1.After the argument they all went home.After the argument they all went home.

2.2.We saw a magnificent polar bear.We saw a magnificent polar bear.

3.3.Eating an apple can help keep you healthy.Eating an apple can help keep you healthy.

How can parents help?How can parents help?

Common concerns at this stage – Common concerns at this stage – upset, can’t do it – please let us upset, can’t do it – please let us knowknow

Be Positive!Be Positive! Take an interest rather than pressuriseTake an interest rather than pressurise Try to make it fun if you canTry to make it fun if you can Praise – constant reassurancePraise – constant reassurance A little and often (20 minutes?)A little and often (20 minutes?) Repeat and reviewRepeat and review Vary the workVary the work Keep other activities going Keep other activities going

sports, hobbiessports, hobbies

Using the Collins GuidesUsing the Collins Guides

Revision Guides with sample questions Revision Guides with sample questions

Write on them – tick the pagesWrite on them – tick the pages

Read – Cover – Test – CheckRead – Cover – Test – Check

Parents mark with the child Parents mark with the child

to check understandingto check understanding

Good Health makes a Good Health makes a differencedifference

ExerciseExercise Sensible eating (e-additives)Sensible eating (e-additives) SleepSleep WaterWater

Television and Internet Television and Internet SupportSupport

www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revisewise

Plus television programmes to supportPlus television programmes to support