Rising Stars Event
Implications for teaching of the new KS2 national tests
23 November 2016 at Tennyson Road Primary School, North Site
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The event will include;
 Detailed analysis of the 2016 tests and implications for
teaching
 Clear revision guide for the spring term
 Good understanding of sensible SATs preparation
 Practical tips and suggestions to use in the classroom
 Implement proven strategies that can be used in the
classroom
 Understand the key actions to support effective revision of
the key objectives
 Have a detailed understanding of the key changes
 Improved subject knowledge
 Clear about the key actions for the spring term
 Understand the implications for whole school
Delegates should be; Year 5 and 6 teachers and KS2 Leads
Cost for the day; £100 (including refreshments and lunch)
Timing
0900 – 0930
Section
Arrival refreshments
0930 – 1100
Morning 1
Implications for
Teaching: Reading
Analysing the 2016 Key
Stage 2 Reading paper
and mark scheme:
Preparing your pupils
to meet the Expected
Standard in 2017
1100 – 1115
Morning refreshments
1115 – 1230
Morning 2
Implications for
Teaching: GPS
Analysing the 2016 Key
Stage 2 GPS papers and
mark schemes:
Preparing your pupils
to meet the Expected
Standard in 2017
Details
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 Analysis of the KS2 reading test paper.
Practical strategies for improving reading and
developing test techniques in creative ways.
Tips and strategies to support pupils to achieve the
expected standard in 2017.
Presenter: Shareen Mayers

Analysis of the KS2 grammar, punctuation and
spelling test paper.
 Practical strategies for improving grammar,
punctuation and spelling and developing test techniques
in creative ways.
 Tips and strategies to support pupils to achieve the
expected standard in 2017.
Presenter: Shareen Mayers
1230 – 1330
1330 – 1500
1500 – 1515
Lunch
Afternoon 1
Implications for
Teaching: Maths
Analysing the 2016 Key
Stage 2 Maths
Arithmetic and
Reasoning papers and
mark schemes:
Preparing your pupils
to meet the Expected
Standard in 2017
Afternoon refreshments
 Analysis of the KS2 arithmetic and reasoning papers
 Practical strategies to improve mathematical fluency
and reasoning in the classroom as part of daily lessons
 Focus on areas of mathematics that are key in
preparing children to meet the expected standard in the
2017.
Presenter: Steph King
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1515 – 1600
Afternoon 2
Key actions for 2017
Step-by-step guide to the key actions in the spring
term of Year 6.
 Working with parents and families.
Presenter: Shareen Mayers
1600
Training close
Presenters
Shareen Mayers
Lead Primary English Adviser, Sutton Education Services Ltd
Shareen is an experienced primary school teacher (QTS) and senior leader, and is currently a leading English adviser
for a successful educational company in London. She is also an established educational author, writer and editor
specialising in English and assessment. Shareen authored the KS2 Rising Stars New Curriculum Spelling books and is
series editor for the Rising Stars Reading Optional Tests. She writes and advises for Letts, Harper Collins, Keen Kite
and Teach Primary magazine.
Shareen has a proven and extensive track record of raising standards in English and has worked with schools and LAs
across the country. She has presented at national conferences, including the Bett Show, the Education show, Rising
Stars conferences and for NACE. From time to time, Shareen works closely with the DfE as an expert panel member
for test development and is assessment adviser to Rising Stars. In addition, Shareen has an MA in education,
Postgraduate Certificate in Consultancy and the NPQH.
Steph King
Primary Mathematics Adviser, AK Mathematical Solutions Ltd.
Steph King is a mathematics education adviser with over 25 years’ experience in primary education, including senior
leadership, subject leadership and ten years as a mathematics adviser for a local authority, before working
independently as AK Mathematical Solutions Ltd.
As part of her role, she works alongside Senior Leaders, Subject Leaders, teachers and Teaching Assistants to raise
attainment in mathematics, focusing on strategies to secure learning.
Steph is an NCETM Professional Development Accredited Lead and writes and presents CPD for schools. She has also
been involved in national events for NACE, Rising Stars UK and UKLA.
Steph has written online courses and the two new series of books Maths for the More Able and Fluency with Fractions
for the publisher Rising Stars UK along with All New Brain Academy. She is a co-author of Rising Star Mathematics
and Achieve, which includes developing Key Stage 2 test material. Steph also writes for Hodder Education and Harper
Collins, which includes developing Key Stage 1 test material.