What are SAT's?
Year 6 SAT tests are administered to all Year 6 children in every school across the country to show what a child as learnt during their time at Primary School. The tests help teachers learn more about stengths and weaknesses of what children know about Literacy and Numeracy. We at Robin Hood, believe that is is also a chance for the children to really show off all their learning!
New for 2013.... This year, some children will be sitting a level 6 paper in Reading and/or Numeracy. The selected children will still sit the usual level 3-5 tests, but will have the level 6 tests at a later stage of the day during SAT Week in addition to this.
Also new for 2013... The children will also sit a spelling, punctuation and grammar test (unofficially named 'SPAG Test'). This is a 45 minute assessment around these concepts.
How will the results be reported?
Year 6 SAT tests are sent away to be externally marked and the results are usually sent back to school in July, specifying a level 3,4, 5 or 6 in Reading and Maths. Teachers are also required summarise their assessment of each child at the end of the key stage, giving a level for each attainment target in English, Maths and Science. In addition to this, they must also provide an overall level for English and Maths based on this teacher assessment.
How can parents / carers help?
Encourage your child to be confident about doing well and emphasis that it really is a chance to 'show off' and celebrate all their wonderful learning from their time a Robin Hood. Support your child in working through any revision guides or tasks directed to them and also check out some of the learning resources teachers will direct them to and don't forget all the fantastic resources available on our Learning Platform!
Tips for preparing your child on the day!
- Make sure they get plenty of sleep the night before
- Make sure they eat a good breakfast!
- Try keep the pressure to a minimum when revising.
- Encourage them to speak to a teacher if there is anything that they are unsure of.
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