Information about the Literacy papers for SATs

1. Welcome to the 2016,
Year 6 SATs workshop.

2. The National Curriculum tests
Schools are required to administer the following tests:
English reading
Spelling, punctuation and grammar
Mathematics
There will not be an English writing test. Writing will be assessed
by the school.

3. Timing of the testsTiming of the tests
 All pupils must take the test at theAll pupils must take the test at the
same timesame time
 We will schedule the tests in theWe will schedule the tests in the
morningsmornings
 If your child is absent, they will notIf your child is absent, they will not
get the opportunity to sit the test atget the opportunity to sit the test at
any other time. They will be teacherany other time. They will be teacher
assessed.assessed.

4. How are the children prepared?How are the children prepared?
 Taught that the tests are not theTaught that the tests are not the
only important thingonly important thing
 Given plenty of experience of pastGiven plenty of experience of past
papers and test conditionspapers and test conditions
 Taught test techniqueTaught test technique
 Given an understanding of how theyGiven an understanding of how they
will be assessed in terms ofwill be assessed in terms of
knowledge and skillsknowledge and skills

5. How you can help your child!How you can help your child!
 Have high, yet realistic expectationsHave high, yet realistic expectations
 DonDon’’t overload children with work at homet overload children with work at home
 Support with short and regular tasksSupport with short and regular tasks
 Maximise use of the Internet with games onMaximise use of the Internet with games on
BBC Bitesize or MathleticsBBC Bitesize or Mathletics
 Ensure children get plenty of sleep and areEnsure children get plenty of sleep and are
eating a decent breakfast during the weekeating a decent breakfast during the week
of the tests!of the tests!
 Ask for advice if you have any concerns orAsk for advice if you have any concerns or
queries.queries.

6. Literacy & Maths workshop
 Mrs Bains’ Class to remain in the hall for the
Literacy workshop
 Mrs Dobson’s Class to split for the Numeracy
workshop
~ Mrs Dobson Maths set – in 6D
~ Mr Hamilton Martin’s Maths sets in the I.T.
suite
~Miss Paul’s maths group in her classroom
 We shall swap over after 15 minutes.

7. Let’s have a look at the types of
questions in the SPAG test
 SPAG test 12 (M)
 Have a go at it in pairs.
 Here are the answers…

8. 1. Semi-colon(;) at the ends of the first
two bullet and a full stop at the end of
the last one. Or full stops
2. To do:
3. There’s a packet of biscuits that has
been opened.
Informal – There’s stuff in the fridge

9. 4. Complex sentence e.g Our writing is
getting better because we have been
doing grammar exercises in order to
improve
5. In the tin; on the shelf; b the cupboard
6. Ought
7. Prefixes e.g unhappy, undo, unclear
etc
8. Book as a verb (You are booked) Book
as a noun (read the book)

10. Wylde Green Resources
 Each child has been issued with English
Grammar and Reading CGP books.
 We will be setting homework from these
books regularly.

11. How can I help my child?
~ encourage homework
~ learn all spellings given
~ Bug Club

12. If you have any further queries
regarding the 2016 SATs for Year 6,
please do not hesitate to contact
the Year 6 teachers, or Mrs O’Toole
Thank you for your time.