SATS (Standard Assessment Tests) tests are given at the end of year 2, year 6 and year 9.
What to SATS indicate?
They are used to indicate your child's progress compared with other children born in the same month.
The mean (average) score for each age group on an assessment is set at 100 and the standard deviation at 15. For any age group a given numerical value has the same meaning in terms of standing relative to the group. For example, an eight year old and a nine year old, each of whom has a standard age score of 105, have performed equally well in relation to the average for their respective age groups.
Are you set Key Stage 2 SATs revision?
SATs take place in May and are far more formal than Key Stage 1, and can therefore seem more stressful!
SATs take place in May and are far more formal than Key Stage 1, and can therefore seem more stressful!
The tests which are taken in year 6 cover the three core subjects, English, Maths and Science. Very bright children may be assessed by teachers to see if they can reach higher levels. The papers are sent away to be marked with results being available several weeks later.
By the age of 14, most children are expected to achieve level 5.
The exams cover work done in English, Maths and Science during years 7 to 9. These exams are often used to decide which GSCE set your child will be placed in.
Here is a simple guide to show you the expectations of a child:
Level W Working towards level 1, very weak
Level 1 Average for a typical 5 year old
Level 2 Average for a typical 7 year old
Level 3 Average for a typical 9 year old
Level 4 Average for a typical 11 year old
Level 5 Average for a typical 13 year old
Level 6 Average for a typical 14 year old
Level 7 Above average for typical 14 year old
Level 8 Only available in maths
So, if your child is sitting the Year 6 Key Stage 2 SATs and achieves level 4, well done: level 5 signals a very able or gifted child: level 3 is below average and indicates your class teacher and you should work together to identify what can be done to give extra help and promote confidence and a desire to learn.
SATS results, together with the teacher's assessment are used to stream your child at secondary school so it is imperative that you focus on them.
Level 1 Average for a typical 5 year old
Level 2 Average for a typical 7 year old
Level 3 Average for a typical 9 year old
Level 4 Average for a typical 11 year old
Level 5 Average for a typical 13 year old
Level 6 Average for a typical 14 year old
Level 7 Above average for typical 14 year old
Level 8 Only available in maths
So, if your child is sitting the Year 6 Key Stage 2 SATs and achieves level 4, well done: level 5 signals a very able or gifted child: level 3 is below average and indicates your class teacher and you should work together to identify what can be done to give extra help and promote confidence and a desire to learn.
SATS results, together with the teacher's assessment are used to stream your child at secondary school so it is imperative that you focus on them.
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