Saint Matthew’s
Key Stage 2 SAT
Information Booklet
2013
Key questions:
What does SAT stand for?
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Statutory Assessment Tests.
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These are taken at the end of Key Stage One (at age 7) and at the end of Key
Stage 2 (at age 11).
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The subjects tested are English, Maths and Science.
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The science assessment is no longer a statutory requirement, but at St
Matthew’s we still believe that it is important the children are assessed in this
way
What level should children be at?
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Children are expected to achieve Level 4 by the end of Key Stage 2.
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Some children will still be at Level 3 and some children will achieve Level 5 or
6.
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A small percentage of children will not yet be working at Level 3.
When and where do the tests take place?
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This year it is the week beginning 13th May. All tests take place in that week.
Children may not take them earlier or later.
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A timetable is issued to schools to tell them when tests should be completed.
This is the same nationally. The time table is at the back of this booklet for
your reference.
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Usually there is one test per day (with the exception of those pupils sitting the
level 6 papers) and it is a busy week for children and staff alike.
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Tests will be completed in Class 6, Class 5, the D.T. room or the Head
Teachers office.
The Tests
English
The Assessment of English is covered by two tests:
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Reading (comprehension)
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English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
Reading
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15 minutes independent reading time and 45 minutes to read and answer
questions.
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Short answers: 1 mark; Longer answers up to 3 marks; some answers may
involve completing a diagram or drawing arrows.
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This test will be sent off to be externally marked.
English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling
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A new test this year which will focus on four areas: Spelling, punctuation,
sentence-grammar and vocabulary.
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Handwriting may be included but schools have not had this confirmed.
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This test will be sent off to be externally marked.
Maths
The Assessment of Mathematics is covered by three tests:
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Mental Mathematics
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Mathematics test A
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Mathematics test B
Mental Mathematics
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There are 20 questions which the children listen to from a C.D.
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Each question is read twice.
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They involve a range of skills.
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Working out time is 5, 10 or 15 seconds.
Mathematics test A
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In this 45 minute written paper, calculators are not allowed.
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Some questions are worth one mark and therefore accuracy is important.
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Other questions are worth two marks and even if the answer is wrong, a mark
may be given for correct working.
Mathematics test B
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This paper is similar to Paper A but there are larger numbers and a calculator
is allowed (and needed).
Science
The Assessment of Science is covered by two tests:
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Science test A
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Science test B
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Both of these tests are 45 minutes long.
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The questions cover the whole of the Key Stage 2 Science curriculum.
How is the school helping to prepare the children?
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Ensuring the children are focussing on the areas of the curriculum that may
be tested in the SATs.
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By practising key skills and working on past test questions which will prepare
the children for the process of the tests.
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By introducing the children to quality revision materials - revision books, I Am
Learning, BBC Bitesize etc…
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By offering a SAT revision club on a Wednesday evening after school 3.30 –
4.30, where the children revise any individual areas they want to.
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By giving the children the confidence to know that they can be successful and
achieve.
How can you help your child?
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Support them with homework.
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Make sure they get enough sleep.
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Make sure they eat breakfast.
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It is important they arrive at school on time with everything they need.
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Ensure that your child knows they need to try their best, without adding
pressure to do well.
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Please help them not to panic!
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If you have any questions about the tests, please feel free to ask us.
Below is a list of revision websites you may be interested in:
www.iamlearning.co.uk
http://uk.ixl.com/math/years
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks2/
http://emaths.co.uk/index.php/4-students/past-papers/ks2-sat-papers (past papers
for English and Maths)
http://resources.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/revision/
Key Stage 2 SATs Tests
Timetable for 2013
Monday
13th May
Tuesday
14th May
Wednesday
15th May
Thursday
16th May
Friday
17th May
English
Reading
Test
English
Grammar
Punctuation and
Spelling Test
English
Grammar
Punctuation and
Spelling Test
Mental
Maths
Test
Maths
Test
Paper B
Science
Test
Paper A
Maths
Test
Paper A
Maths
Paper 1
Science
Test
Paper B
English
Reading Test
Level 6
Level 6
Maths
Paper 2
Level 6
Writing assessments undertaken
during Big Writing sessions on
Friday 3rd and 10th May