Summative maths tests - Overview

Summative maths tests - Overview


The Cornerstones Summative Maths Tests contain 3 papers and have been developed to support teacher assessment and gap analysis across Years 1-6. You can use the tests to identify children’s needs and track their attainment of the programmes of study at termly intervals during the academic year. Results can be used to inform planning, allowing you to address the learning needs of your children.
 
The tests are made up of two parts. Paper 1 is an arithmetic test, Papers 2+3 are reasoning tests. The tests have been created using the cognitive domains outlined in the Key Stage 1+2 Mathematics test frameworks. The style and types of questions included mirror the SATs and sample papers provided by the Department for Education.
 
NotesNote: We have provided a Paper 3 test for Years 1 and 2, even though this is not a statutory requirement at the end of key stage 1. This is to take into account the age of the children, enabling them to experience a range of questions across two shorter papers rather than one long paper.

There is no test for Year 1 in the autumn term, to give the children time to transition into Key Stage 1. The Year 2 tests have been written so that they mirror the end of KS1 SATs tests so you will notice a difference in the number of papers in the reading test for example.
 
We invite schools to return their test scores to us s that we can analyse the results and create termly conversion tools that We have a deadline date for schools to return their test scores to us for each term. Using this termly data from schools ensures the conversions and analysis are as up-to-date with current attainment. Teachers can then add in the scores that the children got and the spreadsheet will convert the raw scores into either an ARE banding or an estimated standardised score.
 
To help us create our termly conversion tools for you to analyse your test results, your test scores can be emailed to us at assessment@cornerstoneseducation.co.uk.

What’s the format of the Summative Arithmetic Tests?

In Year 1, there are 20 context-free questions in each arithmetic test. Each question is worth one mark. Questions relate to the programmes of study from Y1 only, covering number and place value, addition, subtraction and fractions.

In Year 2, there are 25 context-free questions in each arithmetic test. Each question is worth one mark. Questions relate to the programmes of study from Y1 and Y2, covering number and place value; addition and subtraction; multiplication and division and fractions.

In Year 3, there are 30 context-free questions in each arithmetic test. Each question is worth one mark. Questions relate to the programmes of study from Y2, Y3 and Y4, covering number and place value; addition and subtraction; multiplication and division and fractions.

In Year 4, there are 35 context-free questions in each arithmetic test. Each question is worth one mark. Questions relate to the programmes of study from Y2, Y3, Y4 and Y5 covering number and place value; addition and subtraction; multiplication and division, fractions and decimals.

In Year 5, there are 37 context-free questions in each arithmetic test, worth one or two marks. Questions relate to the programmes of study from Y3, Y4, Y5 and Y6, covering number and place value; addition and subtraction; multiplication and division; fractions; decimals and percentages.

 In Year 6, there are 36 context-free questions in each arithmetic test, worth one or two marks. Questions relate to the programmes of study from Y3, Y4, Y5 and Y6, covering number and place value; addition and subtraction; multiplication and division; fractions; decimals and percentages.
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What’s the format of the Summative Reasoning Tests?

The Year 1 reasoning tests are made up of a broad balance of questions that relate to the programmes of study from Y1 and Y2. Questions are worth one or two marks and cover number, measurement and geometry. There are two parts to each reasoning test. The first part comprises of five aural questions, designed to be read aloud to the children. The questions are placed in approximate order of difficulty, with a practice question to start, and aim to settle children into the test.

The Year 2 reasoning tests are made up of a broad balance of questions that relate to the programmes of study from Y1, Y2 and Y3. Questions are worth one or two marks and cover number, measurement, geometry and statistics. There are two parts to each reasoning test. The first part comprises of five aural questions, designed to be read aloud to the children. The questions are placed in approximate order of difficulty, with a practice question to start, and aim to settle children into the test.

The Year 3 reasoning tests are made up of a broad balance of questions that relate to the programmes of study from Y2, Y3 and Y4. Questions are worth one to three marks and cover number, measurement, geometry and statistics. The tests contain a mixture of context-free and contextualised questions, real-life and abstract problems. Questions include single answer, multiple choice, matching, true-false, completion of a chart, table or shape, drawing shapes and evaluation of a statement or problem.

The Year 4 reasoning tests are made up of a broad balance of questions that relate to the programmes of study from Y2, Y3, Y4 and Y5. Questions are worth one to three marks and cover number, measurement, geometry and statistics. The tests contain a mixture of context-free and contextualised questions, real-life and abstract problems. Questions include single answer, multiple choice, matching, true-false, completion of a chart, table or shape, drawing shapes and evaluation of a statement or problem.

The Year 5 reasoning tests are made up of a broad balance of questions that relate to the programmes of study from Y3, Y4, Y5 and Y6. Questions are worth one to three marks and cover number, measurement, geometry and statistics. The tests contain a mixture of context-free and contextualised questions, real-life and abstract problems. Questions include single answer, multiple choice, matching, true-false, completion of a chart, table or shape, drawing shapes and evaluation of a statement or problem.

The Year 6 reasoning tests are made up of a broad balance of questions that relate to the programmes of study from Y3, Y4, Y5 and Y6. Questions are worth one to three marks and cover number, measurement, geometry and statistics. The tests contain a mixture of context-free and contextualised questions, real-life and abstract problems. Questions include single answer, multiple choice, matching, true-false, completion of a chart, table or shape, drawing shapes and evaluation of a statement or problem.


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