Category Archives: SATs

Disputed English SATs to end

Posted on July 19, 2011 by MThompson

BBC News reports that primary school Sats tests in England will use more assessment by teachers, as the government accepts the review carried out by Lord Bew. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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Is this faith school a pioneer of multiculturalism?

Posted on July 18, 2011 by MThompson

King David, in Birmingham, is a state primary where the children learn Hebrew, recite Jewish prayers, eat kosher food and wave Israeli flags. So how come the majority of pupils are followers of Islam? The Independent’s Jonathan Margolis investigates. {lang: … Continue reading →

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Teachers claim “thousands” got wrong SATs grades

Posted on July 15, 2011 by MThompson

A survey of teachers uncovered serious concerns with grading amid claims of widespread marking errors of exams for 11-year-olds in England, reports Andrew Hough in The Telegraph. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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Head teachers angry over Sats creative writing marks

Posted on July 6, 2011 by MThompson

Head teachers fear some pupils in England have been graded incorrectly in a writing test that forms part of their national curriculum tests or Sats, reports BBC News’ Katherine Sellgren. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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New spelling test for 11-year-olds in Sats overhaul

Posted on June 23, 2011 by LWhitehill

All 11-year-olds will be forced to sit a new-style test in spelling, grammar, punctuation, handwriting and vocabulary to drive up poor standards of English, it emerged today. Graeme Paton at The Telegraph reports.  {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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School Sats review: Lord Bew calls for more creativity

Posted on June 23, 2011 by CHoward

A review of Sats tests in England’s primary schools is calling for changes to English tests to increase creativity – but with more focus on the basics, Angela Harrison reports in BBC News. {lang: ‘en-GB’}

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Scientists call for Baccalaureate at A-level

Posted on February 15, 2011 by LWhitehill

Scientists are calling for a new Baccalaureate-style qualification at A-level that allows students in England to study a wider range of subjects. The Royal Society says the standard three choices at A-level limits the number of students applying for science … Continue reading →

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Sats boycott ballot likely for second year running

Posted on September 28, 2010 by sleivers

News | Published in The TES on 10 September, 2010 | By: Irena Barker NUT and NAHT close to decision on opposition to ‘loathed’ tests Teachers are set to be balloted over a boycott of primary school Sats for the … Continue reading →

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