Implications for Teaching of the New KS2 National Tests

Implications for Teaching of the New KS2 National Tests

Rising Stars Event

Implications for teaching of the new KS2 national tests

Facilitated by Tennyson Road Primary School

On 23rd November 2016

Hosted at Putteridge High School

C Users awoodcraft AppData Local Microsoft Windows Temporary Internet Files Content IE5 QL7BFV05 download 1 jpgThe event will include;

 Detailed analysis of the 2016 tests and implications for

teaching

 Clear revision guide for the spring term

 Good understanding of sensible SATs preparation

 Practical tips and suggestions to use in the classroom

 Implement proven strategies that can be used in the

classroom

 Understand the key actions to support effective revision

of the key objectives

 Have a detailed understanding of the key changes

 Improved subject knowledge

 Clear about the key actions for the spring term

 Understand the implications for whole school

Delegates should be; Year 5 and 6 teachers and KS2 Leads

Cost for the day; £100 (including refreshments and lunch)

Timing / Section / Details
0900 – 0930 / Arrival refreshments
0930 – 1100 / Morning 1
Implications for Teaching: Reading
Analysing the 2016 Key Stage 2 Reading paper and mark scheme: Preparing your pupils to meet the Expected Standard in 2017 /  Analysis of the KS2 reading test paper.
 Practical strategies for improving reading and developing test techniques in creative ways.
 Tips and strategies to support pupils to achieve the expected standard in 2017.
Presenter: Shareen Mayers
1100 – 1115 / Morning refreshments
1115 – 1230 / Morning 2
Implications for Teaching: GPS
Analysing the 2016 Key Stage 2 GPS papers and mark schemes: Preparing your pupils to meet the Expected Standard in 2017 /  Analysis of the KS2 grammar, punctuation and spelling test paper.
 Practical strategies for improving grammar, punctuation and spelling and developing test techniques in creative ways.
 Tips and strategies to support pupils to achieve the expected standard in 2017.
Presenter: Shareen Mayers
1230 – 1330 / Lunch
1330 – 1500 / Afternoon 1
Implications for Teaching: Maths
Analysing the 2016 Key Stage 2 Maths Arithmetic and Reasoning papers and mark schemes: Preparing your pupils to meet the Expected Standard in 2017 /  Analysis of the KS2 arithmetic and reasoning papers
 Practical strategies to improve mathematical fluency and reasoning in the classroom as part of daily lessons
 Focus on areas of mathematics that are key in preparing children to meet the expected standard in the 2017.
Presenter: Steph King
1500 – 1515 / Afternoon refreshments
1515 – 1600 / Afternoon 2
Key actions for 2017 /  Step-by-step guide to the key actions in the spring term of Year 6.
 Working with parents and families.
Presenter: Shareen Mayers
1600 / Training close

Presenters

Shareen Mayers

Lead Primary English Adviser, Sutton Education Services Ltd

Shareen is an experienced primary school teacher (QTS) and senior leader, and is currently a leading English adviser for a successful educational company in London. She is also an established educational author, writer and editor specialising in English and assessment. Shareen authored the KS2 Rising Stars New Curriculum Spelling books and is series editor for the Rising Stars Reading Optional Tests. She writes and advises for Letts, Harper Collins, Keen Kite and Teach Primary magazine.

Shareen has a proven and extensive track record of raising standards in English and has worked with schools and LAs across the country. She has presented at national conferences, including the Bett Show, the Education show, Rising Stars conferences and for NACE. From time to time, Shareen works closely with the DfE as an expert panel member for test development and is assessment adviser to Rising Stars. In addition, Shareen has an MA in education, Postgraduate Certificate in Consultancy and the NPQH.

Steph King

Primary Mathematics Adviser, AK Mathematical Solutions Ltd.

Steph King is a mathematics education adviser with over 25 years’ experience in primary education, including senior leadership, subject leadership and ten years as a mathematics adviser for a local authority, before working independently as AK Mathematical Solutions Ltd.

As part of her role, she works alongside Senior Leaders, Subject Leaders, teachers and Teaching Assistants to raise attainment in mathematics, focusing on strategies to secure learning.

Steph is an NCETM Professional Development Accredited Lead and writes and presents CPD for schools. She has also been involved in national events for NACE, Rising Stars UK and UKLA.

Steph has written online courses and the two new series of books Maths for the More Able and Fluency with Fractions for the publisher Rising Stars UK along with All New Brain Academy. She is a co-author of Rising Star Mathematics and Achieve, which includes developing Key Stage 2 test material. Steph also writes for Hodder Education and Harper Collins, which includes developing Key Stage 1 test material.

To book places for this event please contact Angie Woodcraft

/ 01582 599921 ext 362