The document outlines the new expectations for the end of Key Stage Two assessments in England. It summarizes the changes to the mathematics, reading, English grammar and writing assessments. The mathematics assessments now include longer arithmetic papers testing fluency with formal methods like long division. The reasoning papers are more difficult and include more multi-step word problems. The reading comprehension focuses more on inference, vocabulary and understanding authorial intent. Grammar, spelling and punctuation assessments place greater emphasis on technical terms. The writing expectations are also higher, requiring children to meet all expected standards.

1. New expectations for the
end of Key Stage Two

2. Mathematics: main changes
 An arithmetic paper has replaced the mental maths paper. This
consists of 36 questions in 30 minutes and is worth 40 marks.
 It requires the children to carry out formal methods quickly and
efficiently.
 There are no contextualised questions.
 Long division and multiplication.
 Addition and subtraction.
 More complex calculations with fractions.
 A good knowledge of times tables and number bonds is essential.

4. Mathematics: main changes
 There are two reasoning papers neither of which allow
use of a calculator.
 The difficulty of the questions has increased to
incorporate the higher expectations of the new
curriculum.
 There is a greater number of multi step word problems.

11. Reading test
 This test consists of a reading answer booklet and a separate
reading booklet.
 Pupils have a total of 1 hour to read the 3 texts in the reading
booklet and complete the questions at their own pace.
 Greater focus on fictional texts.
 Much more emphasis on using inference and far fewer ‘find it’
questions.
 Increased expectation to understand complex vocabulary.
 More emphasis on understanding authorial intent.

15. English grammar, spelling and
punctuation
 Greater emphasis on knowing and applying grammatical
terminology.
 Full range of punctuation is tested.
 Knowledge of technical grammar terms is tested.
 Includes a 20 word spelling test.
 No marks are awarded if any punctuation is missing.

21. Writing
 The expectation is much higher and it is no longer a
‘best fit’.
 Children have to meet every statement in the interim
framework to be awarded ‘expected’.
 If they do not achieve every statement in the ‘working
towards’ they can not achieve ‘expected’.
 Children must be able to spell ‘most’ of the year 5/6
words to achieve ‘expected’. This includes words such
as controversy, conscience, conscious, exaggerate,
parliament, privilege.