Optional SATS
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Optional SATS
Hello
Can anyone tell me what Optional SATS are. I had assumed they are practise SATS that that our children can take if we want them to. However I have just read my dd's school calender which gives dates for Opt SATS so am I to assume that she will take them anyway. I haven't ahd any letter about them.
My dd is year 5.
Also what are the expectations of these and what influence do they have on teachers predicted levels?
My dd is in a Bucks Primary school
Thanks
Mel
Can anyone tell me what Optional SATS are. I had assumed they are practise SATS that that our children can take if we want them to. However I have just read my dd's school calender which gives dates for Opt SATS so am I to assume that she will take them anyway. I haven't ahd any letter about them.
My dd is year 5.
Also what are the expectations of these and what influence do they have on teachers predicted levels?
My dd is in a Bucks Primary school
Thanks
Mel
They are tests set by QCA on the same format as the SATs, for year 3,4, 5. They are useful to familiarise the children with the format and for assessing their NC levels each year.
Referred to by some schools as optional sats because it is not compulsory for the school to do them. Many schools now refer to them as the QCA tests these days as it created confusion!
Referred to by some schools as optional sats because it is not compulsory for the school to do them. Many schools now refer to them as the QCA tests these days as it created confusion!
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Thanks Yo Yo
My dd is new to the school so I wasn't sure. I guess this gives an idea of thier levels to date.
Mel
My dd is new to the school so I wasn't sure. I guess this gives an idea of thier levels to date.
Mel
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http://www.qca.org.uk/eara/175.asp
Some info here - can be useful if you have to appeal - give a NC level at the end of Y5.
Some info here - can be useful if you have to appeal - give a NC level at the end of Y5.