Free Sats Papers - English, Maths, Science Up To ...

[hatewashingmachines]

Received in an email from BrightMinds. Free downloads of past SATs papers, including English, Maths, Science. Also includes the mark schemes.
NOTE there is no mark scheme for Maths Key Stage 1

http://www.brightminds.co.uk/publish...at=sats&page=1

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[Lisa 1971]

Where do you get the mark schemes? I've done the maths sats for key stage 1 and can't seem to see the marking for it or is it for the levels they get??

But thanks for the link been a bit jittery about the up coming sats even tho teacher says nothing to worry about!!

[Lord_Gardener]

Thanks Op, just what we needed for our children approaching stage 1 and stage 3!

[hatewashingmachines]

Originally Posted by Lisa 1971

Where do you get the mark schemes? I've done the maths sats for key stage 1 and can't seem to see the marking for it or is it for the levels they get??

But thanks for the link been a bit jittery about the up coming sats even tho teacher says nothing to worry about!!

When you click on the subject it should have an option for the marking scheme, although it appears that Maths Key stage 1 (year 2) does not have this option.

[fishfinger]

Thanks for the info just downloaded

[Lisa 1971]

Downloaded them yesterday and then spent ages printing the first paper then he sailed through it!! guna try the English one next! Bless they're only 7 why do they need tests?? I hated the tests and exams never did well in them because I was so nervous! Trying not to make a big deal about them for No1 child but like any parent want him to do well!!

Thanks again hatewashingmachines.

[brook_son]

thanks for this really useful

[sarahjanetim]

I have a website which has the papers on but also has revision lists and resources for revising.

www.timbrells-mathematics.co.uk

also a few maths games on there which the children seem to like. You can also email me with any maths problems.

[GDB2222]

Originally Posted by Lisa 1971

Bless they're only 7 why do they need tests?? I hated the tests and exams never did well in them because I was so nervous! Trying not to make a big deal about them for No1 child but like any parent want him to do well!!

I would not worry about the test results. They are used to test the school, not your child. The idea is to test all the kids in the school at 7 and again at 11, then see how much 'value' the school has added. From the school's point of view, they want low scores at 7 but high scores at 11, to show that they have added a lot of value. Whatever the outcome, it's not going to affect your kid, at least not the age 7 score. Do the school a favour, and don't coach him!

[jap200]

Does anyone happen to know where I can download (free) copies of the 11+ papers, also known as "The Kent Test". This is the exam that kids do at the end of primary if they are in a grammar school region (like we are in Kent). I would like to have a look at some papers to begin to get an idea of whether to put my son (currently age 9) through this ordeal or not. The school will help us to make the decision next year, but I would like to start thinking about it a bit earlier.

[stressed_mum]

Thanks for the info on the sats papers will have to download them for both levels as have 2 to go through them this year.

as for the 11+ query, we had a look on this site /www.11plusswot.co.uk but actually spent money in smiths on the practice papers and also the bond 10 minute practise tests. The school will help you to decide but they will not coach the children for these tests. We moved from an area that had no 11+ to Kent, and very luckily my eldest has passed

Good luck with whatever you decide

[mcallister1]

Originally Posted by GDB2222

I would not worry about the test results. They are used to test the school, not your child. The idea is to test all the kids in the school at 7 and again at 11, then see how much 'value' the school has added. From the school's point of view, they want low scores at 7 but high scores at 11, to show that they have added a lot of value. Whatever the outcome, it's not going to affect your kid, at least not the age 7 score. Do the school a favour, and don't coach him!

I agree- but with one proviso. If your child is doing key stage 2 tests they are often used in setting classes so if their performance is a bit variable then it can be important what level they get, as if they are borderline to get into a higher set, of course the figures will be used. Having said that, it is really difficult to make a whole levels difference to them and most schools are obsessing about these tests like mad anyway, so you are likely to make the kids feel anxious about them. The English test is a really poor test imo as it only allows certain answers, when other answers are correct- English being that kind of subject- but they want to make it easy to mark.

[oakley_boy]

Originally Posted by jap200

Does anyone happen to know where I can download (free) copies of the 11+ papers, also known as "The Kent Test". This is the exam that kids do at the end of primary if they are in a grammar school region (like we are in Kent). I would like to have a look at some papers to begin to get an idea of whether to put my son (currently age 9) through this ordeal or not. The school will help us to make the decision next year, but I would like to start thinking about it a bit earlier.

here's a couple of sites:

http://www.elevenplusexams.co.uk/rev...s_download.php

http://www.athey-educational.co.uk/noaccess/mult1x.htm


http://www.athey-educational.co.uk/n...s/nvmult1x.htm


my son passed and he is realy enjoying the school.
if you reckon your child can do it, then its well worth the time spent.

good luck.

[sunshineandsparkle]

Warning - These are past papers - sounds obvious but...

Whilst some schools use these as mocks, the biggest impact on their usefulness affects the Shakespeare paper. Macbeth - previously the favoured text of most schools - has now been dropped by QCA. Most schools have moved on to 'The Tempest' or 'Much Ado'

QCA in its wisdom, publishes 'set scenes' for students to study, however, these tend to be changed just about every year (which means lots of work for English teachers - they never change 'the heart' in Science do they?!?) As a consequence, past papers will rarely be useful if they relate to the Shakespeare examination.

If you are looking for something, try searching www.teachit.co.uk for 'The Tempest 2007' . Some things are more useful than others here, but it's a handy resource for English teachers - and parents.

[123xyz]

I cannot get them to print. I keep getting "unable to print" message, then PDF error. Does anyone have any ideas why this is?

[ITeach]

The latest 2007 free Sats Papers can be found at Key Kids. Not only are there the SATs Questions but also the teacher mark schemes available for download.http://www.keykids.co.uk/index.php?m...id=5&chapter=1
http://www.keykids.co.uk

[Sarah1970]

Hi Guys
Anyone know where I can download any free GCSE revision papers, past test papers etc
My son just got his Mock results and I am VERY dissapointed to say the least!! I need as much revision papers as I can get hold of as I am hoping we can turn this around before his actual GCSE's in May
Any help and advise will be very much appreciated

Thanks

[bllipp]

Just want to bump this thread after seeing Sarah's post - does anyone have any websites with GCSE past papers? My sister is just about to sit her final exams and some past papers would come in handy. Any links would be greatly appreciated.

[fodendeb]

I am a maths tutor based in kent and I use the FREE maths papers on the aqa website. www.aqa.org.uk/qual/gcse/math_a_assess.php. there are lots of past papers to do including the answers!!! You can also download others subjects past papers for free!!!!Edexcel require you to pay for past papers. i hope this is of use to you.

[dan.titchmarsh]

i took my 11 plus exam last year and i was lucky enough to pass. i didnt go to the best of primary schools so it just goes to show with enought hard work anyone can do it. I hated sitting down and doing paper after paper but just stick at it.
i recomend any of the websites out there, it was nice to do online testing rather than sitting at a desk doing papers all day, i recomend http://www.11plusswot.co.uk
all the nfer nelson books were great and so was the step by step guids.
Good luck everyone