What are Level 6 SATs papers?

About Level 6 SATs Papers Level 6 SATs papers were a set of optional tests for higher ability children that ended in 2015. Unlike the standard tests, Level 6 SATs were a “pass or fail” style of assessment. The Level 6 SATs were popular with schools because their success rate was not published.

How long are KS2 SATs papers?

KS2 Reading SATs: This consists of one paper with questions that are based on 3 passages of text. Pupils get 1 hour to complete the paper and will be answering many different question types including labelling, ranking and open-ended responses.

Are there SATs papers for Level 6 English?

Level 6 English was split into Level 6 SPaG and Level 6 Reading. Both of these tests were more complex versions of the standard KS2 tests. Level 6 SATs papers were phased out because of the new curriculum changes. Instead of a separate test, advanced questions are now incorporated into the papers everyone takes.

How long are the KS2 SATs papers for Year 6?

Children have 40 minutes to complete Paper 1 and 30 minutes to complete Paper 2 and Paper 3. The marks of all three papers are then added together for their final mark . Click here to find out more about the Year 6 Maths SATs Papers. Mental Maths Tests Year 6 were a separate KS2 SATs paper until 2015.

Can you sit Level 6 SATs in Year 6?

Up until 2015, Level 6 SATs Papers were used as an additional, optional paper that children could sit in Year 6. The new format of SATs test is recognised as being more difficult than the previous version so great care should be taken when using past papers that are not in the new format.

Why are level 6 SATs papers phased out?

Both of these tests were more complex versions of the standard KS2 tests. Level 6 SATs papers were phased out because of the new curriculum changes. Instead of a separate test, advanced questions are now incorporated into the papers everyone takes. This has led to plenty of criticism with pupils unable to answer every question.