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Year 6 SATs 2009 Information Evening

Year 6 SATs 2009 Information Evening. Why do we do SATs?. Standard Assessment Tests are designed to test pupils’ knowledge and understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum. They provide a snapshot of attainment in: English Mathematics Science. What do SATs tell us?.

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Year 6 SATs 2009 Information Evening

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  1. Year 6 SATs 2009 Information Evening

  2. Why do we do SATs? Standard Assessment Tests are designed to test pupils’ knowledge and understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum. They provide a snapshot of attainment in: • English • Mathematics • Science

  3. What do SATs tell us? • SATs results inform future teachers of your child’s ability and standard of work • They also show the teachers which area of work your child needs to focus on next • They help the secondary school set individual targets for your child’s needs • At the end of Year 6 your child’s teacher will assess their progress which will also inform the secondary school.

  4. SATs Levels • There is no pass or fail mark • At the end of Key Stage 2 the average child will be expected to achieve a level 4 in the tests • The levels range from level 3 to level 5.

  5. Key Information • It is necessary for ALL children to be in school in the run up to the tests, when revision is being undertaken • It is very important that ALL children are in school during SATs week • The tests cannot be taken at any other time • If your child is unwell on the morning of a test, please contact the school immediately.

  6. Arrangements

  7. Science Children may be asked: • Describe how an investigation is carried out • What factors need to be controlled and measured • Predict outcomes and present results • Explain whether evidence is significant, reliable and valid.

  8. They are also tested on their knowledge of: • Living Things • Life processes • Food chains • Classification • Teeth and Bones • Nutrition • Organs of the Body • Plants • Physical Processes • Light and Sound • Gravity and Forces • Electricity and Magnetism • Earth in Space • Materials • Thermal conductors • Liquids, Solids, Gases • Changing and Separating Materials

  9. Over to you… Look at the Science Test papers and find examples of questions that test the children’s knowledge of: • Living Things • Physical Processes • Materials

  10. English Writing Test • Children have to complete a long and short task • Handwriting will be assessed as part of the longer writing task. Reading Test • The test will include different texts such as stories, poems, explanations, interviews and reports that the children have to answer questions about. Spelling Test • There are 20 words that fit into a text.

  11. Over to you… • The spelling test • Spend a few minutes looking through the reading test paper.

  12. Mathematics There are three maths tests: • Test A (non-calculator paper) • Test B (calculator paper) • Mental Arithmetic

  13. Over to you… • Mental Arithmetic Test • Have a go at the questions on the sheet.

  14. Between Now and Then… Preparation for the tests is very important • Class teachers will continue to give practice tests throughout the coming term • Children will review their answers, be told their results and get given tips for improvement • Homework will support the concepts that will be needed in the tests, acting as revision.

  15. How can you support your child? • Help them revise from their Science Revision Guides • Give them quick fire recall tests in multiplication and division tables • Visit some good quality websites eg. BBC Bitesize, My Maths, Kent ICT • Plan fun activities at the weekend to help your child relax as they are working hard at school during the week.

  16. Special Arrangements • The school decides on, and makes appropriate arrangements for children with learning needs and if this affects your child, you will be contacted by Mrs McGrouther.

  17. Any Questions?

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