This is a breakdown of the language used in the KS2 Maths SATs to help children better comprehend and understand the questions they will face in their tests. It was made from an analysis I did of all the tests so far (2015 sample, 2016, 2017 and 2018), which can be found here for free - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks2-maths-sats-language-analysis-12076440 It follows the format of introducing a term, then asking children to use the tips they’ve learnt to solve a question using the same term. This includes two files: a PowerPoint (to use in the classroom with the children) and a PDF (should you want to share it in staff meetings, INSETs etc).

This activity is designed for children to spot the errors made in answering each type of question. I find it works best giving children a copy between two (the one without the correct answers in black ink) and getting children to discuss with their partner. Tell them at the start that some questions have been answered correctly. Where they are answered correctly, some demonstrate fluency (ask children how) and others could have been solved with a more efficient method (ask children how). There are three files: guidance on how to use them, children’s copy of the test (without the answers) and teacher copy with the answers.

This is a list of questions OFSTED could potentially ask during a reading deep dive. It includes questions for subject leads, questions around phonics and questions children could be asked. This list has been created based on what other teachers have shared on Twitter and Facebook of their experiences during inspections. These questions are not set in stone, but are meant to act as a guideline in preparing for an OFSTED visit. Hope they help.

This pack is applicable to all KS2. I made it for Year 6s revising for their SATs but it covers all the spelling rules from Year 3 up to Year 6. I have included as many words as I could think of for each spelling rule but feel free to edit/improve where you want.

This document was created to showcase examples of greater depth writing. These Year 6 children were moderated in the 2017/2018 cycle and assessed at a greater depth standard. This document includes 5 examples of a newspaper report on the disappearance of Jesus from his tomb. The document starts with a context for the writing as well as evidence of how a formality shift is shown.

This document was created to showcase examples of greater depth writing. These Year 6 children were moderated in the 2017/2018 cycle and assessed at a greater depth standard. This document includes 5 examples of a short story with suspense, as well as an explanation of the context of writing.

@LiteracyShed have written a lot of comprehension questions that are broken down into VIPERS (Vocabulary, Inference, Prediction, Explain, Retrieval and Summarise), which are splitting questions into the different content domain references that children will need to know for their SATs test at the end of Year 6. In this document, I have created a list of CARTs (comprehension activities related to texts) that will support each of these content domain references, also broken down into the VIPERS style.

This document was created to showcase examples of greater depth writing. These Year 6 children were moderated in the 2017/2018 cycle and assessed at a greater depth standard. This document includes 7 examples of an informal letter that children wrote after watching an advert. It includes a context of their writing and a glossary of slang terms used.

This document was designed to test children on the Year 5 and 6 spelling rule of the suffixes -cious and -tious. It was designed for Year 6 so it has a grammar revision aspect at the end, but this can be edited/removed to suit younger children.

This is a lesson I used in an interview for an SLT role, which was class-based. It is based on the year 6 exemplification materials and creating a short piece of writing.

This document was designed to test children on the Year 3 and 4 spelling rule of the ei sound spelt ei, ey or eigh. It was designed for Year 6 so it has a grammar revision aspect at the end, but this can be edited/removed to suit younger children.

In this document, I have analysed the language used in the KS2 Maths SATs reasoning tests since the sample papers in 2015 up to the most recent tests in 2018. The frequency of terms, use of comparative and superlative terms, use of synonyms and similar questions in different contexts are all discussed as well as suggestions for using this analysis in classroom practice. This document was made with the intention of it being free available. Do not download it and sell it on.

This PowerPoint file was made to help with Year 6 SATs revision for the grammar test. It includes quick reminders/tips for children on a specific word class before showing them previous SATs questions on that topic.

This worksheet is full of examples of how to demonstrate formality and informality in writing. It is designed for Year 6 children and teachers but can be applied in other year groups to teach an individual text type (i.e. formal writing in a letter).

This document was created to showcase examples of greater depth writing. These Year 6 children were moderated in the 2017/2018 cycle and assessed at a greater depth standard. This document includes 5 examples of a short story based on a video a year 6 class watched, as well as an explanation of the context of the writing.

This document was designed to test children on the Year 5 and 6 spelling rule - ‘ough’. It was designed for Year 6 so it has a grammar revision aspect at the end, but this can be edited/removed to suit younger children.

This is a grammar revision point that I use the morning of the KS2 Grammar SATs test. It is not full of detail as it is meant to be a quick revision aid for the children. It is written in a short, bullet-pointed format to help them recall and retrieve their own prior knowledge. It has been split up into the different sections that the test framework dictates (e.g. word class, punctuation etc). I hope it is of some use to you.

This document was designed to test children on the Year 5 and 6 spelling rule of the -cial and -tial suffix. It was designed for Year 6 so it has a grammar revision aspect at the end, but this can be edited/removed to suit younger children.

This resource has been adapted from one made by TES user - seemasirpal85. This pack is designed to aid Year 6 children in their revision before SATs, but can also be utilised by teachers looking to improve on their subject knowledge and to help them aid their teaching of the grammar terminology. I hope the resource is helpful for you. It has been updated for the 2019 test cycle.

This document was created to showcase examples of greater depth writing. These Year 6 children were moderated in the 2017/2018 cycle and assessed at a greater depth standard. This document includes 5 examples of a recount of science week that has a mixture of formal and informal writing.