SAT’s, or Standard Assessment Tests, are exams taken by students in the UK at the end of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. Key Stage 1 SAT’s are typically taken by students in Year 2, and Key Stage 2 SAT’s are taken by students in Year 6. These exams are used to assess students’ progress in core subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Science. The results of these exams help teachers, parents, and schools to identify areas where students may need additional support or challenge.
The Key Stage 1 SAT’s consist of two papers in English and two papers in Mathematics. The English papers focus on areas such as reading, writing, grammar, and spelling. The Mathematics papers cover topics like number operations, shapes, and measurements. These exams are usually taken in May, and the results are reported to parents along with teacher assessment levels.
Key Stage 2 SAT’s are a bit more comprehensive and consist of three papers in English, two papers in Mathematics, and a Science paper. The English papers include a reading comprehension test, a longer writing task, and a grammar, punctuation, and spelling test. The Mathematics papers cover topics like arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics. The Science paper assesses students’ understanding of key scientific concepts.