Year 6 SATs and PGL

Meeting

Monday 2nd November 2015

2016 SATsWeek Beginning: Monday 9th May

New 2016 Test. Reading paper: 1 hour (3 texts) Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling paper: 45

minute paper & Spelling. Maths paper: 2 x 40 minutes (Fluency Reasoning

and Problem solving). Arithmetic. Writing: moderated. Scaled scores.

2016 SATsWeek Beginning: Monday 9th May

The New SATs Tests in England & Wales

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-video-published-on-changes-to-2016-tests-and-assessments

Reading

Retrieve and Record

Inference

GPS

Paper 1: Single test paper.45 minutes to complete the paper.The paper has a total of 50 marks.

Paper 2: Spelling.Answer booklet for children to complete and a test transcript to be read by the test administrator.Approximately 15 minutes to complete the test but it is not strictly timed.20 missing words – each word is worth one mark.

GPS

GPS

GPS

GPS

Maths 3 papers: Paper 1 – Arithmetic Paper 2 & 3 – Reasoning

Arithmetic – replaces Mental Mathematics Test. 30 minutes to complete. 36 questions worth 40 marks. Addition and subtraction calculations but also

more complex calculations involving fractions and long division and multiplication.

Maths

Maths

Maths Paper 2 & 3 – Reasoning

Two single papers. 40 minutes to complete each test. Each paper is worth a total of 35 marks. In some answer spaces, pupils need to show

their method. They are given space to do this.

Maths

Maths

Maths

Maths

English No test for English. Children’s work counts towards their final mark. This is moderated by the Local Education

Authority. Every piece counts! Deadline for final marks is 24th June 2016.

Results! Levels abolished – we now have standardised

scores. 100 = ‘expected standard’. Raw scores converted to a scaled score using

a conversion table. Results released in July 2016 – each pupil will

receive a raw score, scaled score and confirmation of whether they have attained the expected standard.

How to help your child

The biggest single influence on your child’s SAT marks will be their reading ability. Good readers can read questions quickly, and understand what they need to do. Continue to encourage your child to read every day, looking at both stories and non-fiction.

How you can help ? English Take an interest in your child’s learning and progress. Read and discuss as many different examples of text as you can with your

child.Question your child about what they are reading.Discuss the layout of text and talk about plots and characterisation.Work on the individual targets for both reading and writing that your child is working on. Complete the homework set. Take advantage of booster groups and tuition when offered.

MathsMake sure your child has instant recall of all tables and associated division facts.Give them everyday problem solving situations to think about.Encourage the reading of timetables.Complete the homework set. Ensure your child attends school every day.

How you can help ? Sample 2016 SATs papers

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum-assessments-2016-sample-materials

Questions?

PGL

PGLDate of PGL – Monday 11th July – Friday 15th July

Location – Liddington Adventure Centre, Swindon

Why PGL

PGL enables children to learn and develop skills in a completely different environment: teamwork, communication, meeting challenges head on, building independence, making decisions etc.

Questions?