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Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 national curriculum testsKey stage 2English grammar,punctuation and spellingtest mark schemesPaper 1: questionsand Paper 2: spelling
Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemesContents1. Introduction32. Structure of the key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test33. Content domain coverage34. Paper 1: questions4.1 Content domain coverage for Paper 1: questions4.2 General guidance on marking Paper 1: questions4.3 Explanation of the mark schemes for Paper 1: questions44685. Mark schemes for Paper 1: questions96. Paper 2: spelling6.1 Content domain coverage for Paper 2: spelling6.2 General guidance on marking Paper 2: spelling6.3 Pupil version of Paper 2: spelling181818187. Mark schemes for Paper 2: spelling19Page 2 of 20
Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemes1. IntroductionThe Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is responsible for the development and delivery ofstatutory tests and assessments. STA is an executive agency of the Department for Education.The 2016 test is the first assessment of the 2014 national curriculum. This test has beendeveloped to meet the specification set out in the test framework for English grammar,punctuation and spelling at key stage 2. The test frameworks are on the GOV.UK website atwww.gov.uk/sta.A new test and mark scheme will be developed each year.The key stage 2 tests will be marked by external markers.Scaled score conversion tables are not included in this document. Conversion tables will beproduced as part of the standard-setting process. Scaled score conversion tables for the 2016tests will be published at www.gov.uk/sta in June 2016. The standard-setting process willhappen in June 2016.This mark scheme is provided to show markers and teachers how the tests are marked. Thepupil examples are based on responses gathered from the test trialling process.2. Structure of the key stage 2 Englishgrammar, punctuation and spelling testThe key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test materials comprise: Paper 1: questions (50 marks) Paper 2: spelling (20 marks).3. Content domain coverageThe 2016 test meets the specification set out in the test framework. Tables 1 and 3 set out theareas of the content domain that are assessed in Papers 1 and 2.Page 3 of 20
Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemes4. Paper 1: questions4.1 Content domain coverage for Paper 1: questionsTable 1 sets out the content domain coverage for questions in Paper 1. Information relating tothe codes in Table 1 can be found in the key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spellingtest framework.Table 1: Content domain coverage for questions in Paper 1G1Qu.Grammaticalterms / words,phrasesand clausesVerb forms,tenses 1011111211314111511621711811912012122Page 4 of 20StandardEnglishandformality127G711
Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemesG1Qu.Grammaticalterms / words,phrasesand clausesVerb forms,tenses tandardEnglishandformality12528G7111Page 5 of 20
Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemes4.2 General guidance on marking Paper 1: questionsThe following guidance applies to all questions in Paper 1.Table 2: General guidance on marking Paper 1Accept.Tick boxesand tablesany unambiguous indication ofthe correct answer, e.g. the box is crossed ratherthan ticked the correct answer iscircled rather than ticked.Circling orunderlining ofthe answerDo not accept.answers in which more than therequired number of boxes hasbeen ticked.any unambiguous indication ofthe correct answer, such as theanswer being enclosed within abox.answers in which more than therequired number of words hasbeen circled / underlined.Drawing lines to‘match’ boxeslines that do not touch theboxes, provided the intention isclear.multiple lines drawn to / fromthe same box (unless this is aquestion requirement).Labellingclear labels, whether they usethe full vocabulary required bythe question or an unambiguousabbreviation, e.g.‘V’ for ‘verb’.ambiguity in labelling, e.g.the use of ‘AD’ or ‘A’ where adistinction is required between‘adjective’ and ‘adverb’.Punctuationcorrectly formed punctuationthat is clear, unambiguous andrecognisable as the requiredpunctuation mark.punctuation that is ambiguous,e.g. if it is unclear whether themark is a comma or full stop.Page 6 of 20answers in which the correctanswer is encircled / underlined,together with any surroundingwords.incorrectly formed punctuationmarks, e.g. an inverted questionmark.
Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemesAccept.Sentences andcapital lettersa sentence that has an initialcapital letter and an appropriatepunctuation mark indicating theend of the sentence.capital letters that are clear andunambiguous. Where lettersdo not have unique capitalletter forms, the height of thecapital letter will be similar to, orgreater than, that of letters withascenders.Spellingincorrect spellings of the correctresponse if no specific markscheme guidance is given.Do not accept.answers in which capitalletters are omitted or placedinappropriately in a sentence,or where an entire word iscapitalised.incorrect spellings of answersfor which the mark schemerequires correct spelling.Correct spelling is required forthe award of the mark for themajority of questions in Paper1, especially for questionsassessing contracted forms,verb forms, plurals, prefixes andsuffixes.Answers outsidethe expectedspacea correct answer givensomewhere other than theanswer space, providing it is notcontradicted by another answerwritten elsewhere.answers that are given outsidethe expected space andcontradicted by another answerwritten elsewhere.correct answers that are writtenin the ‘blank’ within a question,rather than in the expectedspace below it.correct answers in which thepupil has written out a wordor sentence that is alreadyprovided.More than oneanswer givenmultiple answers that are allcorrect according to the markscheme.both correct and incorrectresponses given.Page 7 of 20
Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemesAccept.Do not accept.Handwritinganswers that are clear,unambiguous and recognisable,including letters that have beenreversed, but which are stillclearly identifiable to the marker.answers that are unclear orambiguous.Crossed-outanswerscorrect answers that have notbeen crossed out.crossed-out answers, whetheror not these have been replacedby a further attempt.correct answers that replace acrossed-out attempt.4.3 Explanation of the mark schemes for Paper 1: questionsMarkers should familiarise themselves with the marking guidance in section 4.2 of thisdocument before applying the mark schemes below.The mark schemes contain the following information for each question: a question number the question from the test paper what is required to answer each question – either a correct answer or examples of differenttypes of creditworthy response how many marks are available for this question any additional guidance that may be relevant the content domain reference.Page 8 of 20
Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemes5. Mark schemes for Paper 1: questionsQu.Requirement1G6.3Award 1 mark for all three fulAward 1 mark for three conjunctions inserted correctly.1mYou may bring sandwiches and juice or waterfor the trip, but glass bottles are not allowed.3G1.9Award 1 mark for the correct word encircled.1mMy friend bought a cake from the bakery.orMy friend bought a cake from the bakery.4G1.8Award 1 mark for all three correct.1mSentenceDeterminerAt the zoo we sawowl.5G5.3aThere was alsocute baby penguin.theI thought it was bestday ever.an1mCan you guess what we ate for dinner Page 9 of 20
Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemesQu.RequirementMark1m6G5.10I bought several beach toys: a bucket, a spade, a balland a kite.7G1.6 Award 1 mark for the correct insertion of an appropriate adverb, e.g. 1mShe completed her homework quickly.She completed her homework well.She completed her homework yesterday.She completed her homework there.Do not accept misspellings of the adverb.8G5.7 1m9G5.6bAward 1 mark for a correctly placed comma.10G4.1dAward 1 mark for a correctly completed table. Roman life was very unlike modern life, the archaeologist said.1mLimping slightly, the old man walked to the end of the ey was playing football in the parkafter school.11G1.5 Joey’s football skills are improvingall the time. Joey is hoping to be a professionalfootballer. Award 1 mark for the correct pronoun inserted in each box.When Sara came to the end of the road, Sara turned right.sheThe pavement had a large hole and Sara fell into the hole.itPage 10 of 201m
Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemesQu.RequirementMark12G5.13The sugar-free lollies are available in three flavours.1m 1m13G4.1cI shall be away next week.14G2.1 Award 1 mark for all four correct.1mSentenceFunctionI expect the weather to be fineat the weekendquestionAre we likely to have goodweather this weekendcommandCheck the weather beforedeciding where to gostatementWhat fantastic weather wehave had this yearexclamation1m15G7.1I sang with the school choir in the concert.16G5.9 1ma) Award 1 mark for the correct response. Brackets / a pair of bracketsb) Award 1 mark for the correct response.1m Commas / a pair of commasor Dashes / a pair of dashesPage 11 of 20
Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemesQu.RequirementMark17G5.8Award 1 mark for the correct expanded form inserted into each box.1mWe’re going into town later, so I’ll buy some bread then.I will / I shallWe areWe won’t be back late.will notDo not accept the pronoun ‘I’ without a capital letter.18G5.41mAward 1 mark for two correct sentences ticked.There should be an exclamation mark after theword ‘surprise’. The sentence should end with a full stop insteadof an exclamation mark. 1m19G5.1The athlete won four gold medals at theOlympic Games in London.20G5.1121G6.422G5.8 Award 1 mark for a correctly placed semi-colon.1mThere are Roman ruins near our village; they arebeing excavated next week.1mwriting or drawing Award 1 mark for the correct word encircled.It’s five o’clock. Let’s leave early and we’ll be able to go toEmma’s house first.Page 12 of 201m
Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemesQu.Requirement23G5.5Award 1 mark for a correctly completed table.SentenceMark1mCommasusedcorrectlyThe blackbird, which nests in shelteredplaces, lays several eggs at a time. Her hobbies include walking,gardening, sewing and reading. CommasusedincorrectlyMy bag filled, with chocolates andsweets fell onto the floor. My case is heavy because I haveshoes, clothes, books, and a gift, formy friend in it. 24G1.7Award 1 mark for both words encircled.25G2.2Award 1 mark for the correct response.26G4.2Award 1 mark for both words encircled.1mHe walked through the doorway and sat behind the desk.1mAre they listening to music?1mThey went to the theme park – the car journey homewas difficult.27G3.4Award 1 mark for all three correct.1mAlthough it was getting late, Dan still hadn’t finished his homework.If you get hungry, help yourself to a snack.I really enjoy swimming, despite finding it difficult.28G1.4Award 1 mark for both words encircled.1mThe children had not read the book, yet they knew the story off by heart.Keep your hat on until the rain has stopped.Page 13 of 20
Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemesQu.Requirement29G3.1Award 1 mark for a correctly completed table.SentenceMark1mMainclauseThe school, which has three playingfields, opened in 1967.30G5.6aSubordinateclause Although I had cycled to school, I stillhad the energy for my lessons. We will be proud if we try our best. a) Award 1 mark for a correctly placed comma.1mAfter they left Jon, Sally and Bob went to the cinema.b) Award 1 mark for correctly placed commas.1mAfter they left, Jon, Sally and Bob went to the cinema.Do not accept the use of a serial comma.After they left, Jon, Sally, and Bob went to the cinema.Award 1 mark for an explanation of both sentences, e.g.31G6.21mThe chef said the pasta was uncooked.This means that the pasta has not been cooked.This means that the pasta is not cooked (at all).The chef said the pasta was undercooked.This means that the pasta isn’t fully cooked.This means that the pasta isn’t cooked enough.32G1.4Award 1 mark for both words encircled.1mThe passengers moved to get out, but the pilot held up hishand and they stood still.33G1.5aAward 1 mark for the correct possessive pronoun inserted into each sentence.That bike belongs to me. That bike is mine.This house is owned by us. This house is ours.These video games belong to my brother. These gamesare his.Page 14 of 201m
Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemesQu.RequirementMark34G6.1a) Award 1 mark for a correct explanation of the word antonym, e.g.1mThey are words that mean the opposite to each other.b) Award 1 mark for a word that is a true opposite of the word fierce, e.g.1m gentle calm35G4.1aAward 1 mark for all three correct.1mIt was a cold day when we played handball.playMy friend threw the ball to me and I caught it.throwcatchDo not accept misspellings of verb forms.36G1.3Award 1 mark for two correct adjectives derived from the given nouns, e.g.1mTia hopes to become a famous [fame] sportswoman.Her athletic [athlete] achievements already include winningraces in her home town. She hopes to win national/international/nationwide [nation]competitions one day.Do not accept misspellings of the adjectives.37G1.5b1mwhose Page 15 of 20
Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemesQu.RequirementMark38G1.2Award 1 mark for a grammatically correct sentence that uses point as a verb and thatis correctly punctuated, e.g.1mI saw the teacher point at the board.Do not accept responses that use an inflected ending of point, e.g.Ushma pointed at the book she wanted.Award 1 mark for a grammatically correct sentence that uses point as a noun and thatis correctly punctuated, e.g.G1.11mI sharpened my pencil to a fine point.Do not accept responses that use an inflected ending of point, e.g.The red team scored more points than the blue team.39G3.1aAward 1 mark for the full relative clause underlined.40G4.4Award 1 mark for a correctly completed table.1mThe old house that is next to our school is for sale.Sentence1mActiveOtters live in clean rivers. Fish are eaten by otters.Usually, otters are playful creatures.Passive 41G4.4Award 1 mark for a correctly punctuated sentence using the active voice.42G1.6Award 1 mark for both words encircled.1mThe judges announced the results.1mAll of the passengers cheered loudly, and we cheered too.1m43G3.2as a noun phrase 1m44G4.3were Page 16 of 20
Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemesQu.RequirementMark1m45G2.4an exclamation 1m46G4.1bMy dog was very naughty, but since theclasses he has been much better. Page 17 of 20
Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemes6. Paper 2: spelling6.1 Content domain coverage for Paper 2: spellingThis information is provided in Table 3.6.2 General guidance on marking Paper 2: spellingThe following guidance applies to all questions in Paper 2. Please read this carefully beforeapplying the individual mark schemes. If the pupil makes more than one attempt, it must be clear which answer the pupil wishes to bemarked. If the pupil makes two or more attempts and it is not clear which is to be considered,the mark is not awarded. The pupil can answer in upper or lower case, or a mixture of the two. The exception to this isfor days of the week and months of the year, which must be written in lower-case letters withan initial capital letter for the award of the mark. If the pupil has answered with the correct sequence of letters but has incorrectly inserted anapostrophe or a hyphen, the mark is not awarded. If the pupil has answered with the correct sequence of letters but these have been separatedinto clearly divided components, with or without a dash, the mark is not awarded.6.3 Pupil version of Paper 2: spellingSpelling task1.Jordan’s messy room was in a state of2.David gave a3.Anita was4.The coat was made from a5.I am6.Eagles have excellent7.Ali8.The mountains could be seen in the9.Freya thought that her painting was10. It is.on the door before entering.her shoes.11. The tiger stalked its12. Compared with13. Myfabric.14. My brother has ayou help with your homework.15. Jasmine’s.years, the team did well.Ryan has red hair.for music.expression showed how happy she felt.16. The children neededrucksacks for the visit.17. I needed to fill in myon the form.18. My mum painted theblue.19. There is a greathis hat in the crowded cloakroom.to drop litter in the playground.through the jungle.20. The mother swanin accents across Britain.guarded her nest.END OF TESTPage 2 of 4Page 18 of 20E00040A0204E00040A0304Page 3 of 4
Visit www.satsbootcamp.co.uk for Year 6 SATs revision2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemes7. Mark schemes for Paper 2: spellingInformation relating to the content domain reference codes in Table 3 can be found in thekey stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test framework.Table 3: Mark schemes and content domain references for Paper 2Qu.SpellingMarkContent domain reference1disorder1S41 – prefixes2knock1S60 – words with ‘silent’ letters3polishing1S38 – adding suffixes beginning with vowel letters to wordsof more than one syllable4washable1S56 – words ending in -able and -iblewords ending in -ably and -ibly5offering1S57 – adding suffixes beginning with vowel letters to wordsending in -fer6vision1S45 – endings that sound like /ʒən/7misplaced1S41 – prefixes8distance1S55 – words ending in -ant, -ance, -ancy, -ent, -ence,-ency9brilliant1S55 – words ending in -ant, -ance, -ancy, -ent, -ence,-ency10thoughtless1S59 – words containing the letter string ough11prey1S61 – homophones and near homophones (Years 3 and 4),homophones and other words that are often confused(Years 5 and 6)12previous1S46 – the suffix -ous13cousin1S40 – the /ʌ/ sound spelt ou14passion1S47 – endings that sound like /ʃən/, spelt -tion, -sion,-ssion, -cian15facial1S54 – endings which sound like /ʃəl/16lightweight1S52 – words with the /eɪ/ sound spelt ei, eigh, or ey17nationality1S38 – adding suffixes beginning with vowel letters to wordsof more than one syllable18ceiling1S58 – words with the /i:/ sound spelt ei after c19variation1S47 – endings that sound like /ʃən/, spelt -tion, -sion,-ssion, -cian20ferociously1S43 – the suffix -lyTotal20Page 19 of 20
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2016 key stage 2 English grammar, punctuation and spelling test mark schemes. 1. Introduction. The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is responsible for the development and delivery of statutory tests and assessments. STA is an executive agency of the Department for Education. The 2016 test is the first assessment of the 2014 national curriculum.
