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SATs Standard Assessment Tests. Our School Mission Statement ‘Achieving potential whilst making learning fun’. Self esteem.
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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 • P Levels (working at pre-national curriculum) • Level 1 Working below age related expectations • 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
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 12-19 • Level 4 20-32 • Level 5 33-50
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 11-14 May 2015 Monday Reading Test & Level 6 R. Tuesday Grammar, punctuation & spelling & Level 6 test Wed nesdayMaths 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
Mental Arithmetic Time 2008 track 3
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 . . ? . ? , ! . ? , … ! ‘ “” . ? , … ! ‘ “” : ;
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. • The sun shone in the bright blue sky. • The beautiful rainbow lasted for hours. • We had fun running around the garden. Circle the article in each sentence below. • After the argument they all went home. • We saw a magnificent polar bear. • 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