KS2 Complete SATs Practice Papers: Maths, English and Science : for the 2020 tests

Key Stage 2

Mathematics Set A Paper 1: arithmetic

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Instructions Do not use a calculator to answer the questions in this test.

Questions and answers You have 30 minutes to complete this test.

Write your answer in the box provided for each question.

You should give all answers as a single value.

For questions expressed as mixed numbers or common fractions, you should give your answers as mixed numbers or common fractions.

If you cannot do a question, move on to the next one, then go back to it at the end if you have time.

If you finish before the end of the test, go back and check your answers.

Marks The numbers under the boxes at the side of the page tell you the number of marks for each question.

Answers are worth one or two marks.

Long division and long multiplication questions are worth TWO marks each. You will get TWO marks for a correct answer; you may get ONE mark for showing a correct method.

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23 + 3,000 =

1 mark

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657 + 2,546 =

1 mark

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4 7 + = 8 8

1 mark

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345 ÷ 1 =

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465 – 80 =

1 mark

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4.5 + 5.023 =

1 mark

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Key Stage 2

English reading Set A: Reading answer booklet

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Instructions Questions and answers You have one hour to complete this test. Read one text and answer all the questions about that text before moving on to the next text. There are three texts and three sets of test questions.

There are different types of question, which you need to answer in different ways.

Short answers Some questions have a short answer line or answer box. You only need to write a word or a few words for your answer.

Several line answers Some questions have a few answer lines. You need to write more words or a sentence or two for your answer.

Longer answers Some questions have more answer lines. You need to write a longer, more detailed answer to give your opinion. You may write in full sentences.

Selected answers Some questions require you to tick, draw lines to, or circle the correct answer.

The space provided shows you what type of answer is required. You must write your answer in the space provided.

Always read the instructions carefully so you know how to answer the question.

Marks The numbers at the side of the page tell you the number of marks for each question.

This is a reading test, so you need to use the information in the texts to answer the questions.

When a question includes a paragraph or page reference, you should refer to that paragraph or page to help you with your answer.

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Questions 1–13 are about All the Wonderful Things (pages 20–21) 1

Look at the first paragraph, beginning: Peter whined and complained…

What is the weather like on the walk home?

Tick one.

It is a hot sunny day.

It is cold and icy.

It is raining.

There is a cool breeze.

1 mark

2

Peter thought George was a spoilt show-off.

Which word is closest in meaning to spoilt?

Tick one. indulged

tempted

disgraceful

damaged 1 mark

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Why does Peter feel he is treated badly?

1 mark

4

When they arrive home, Peter sulks in his room.

What could be his motivation for doing this?

1 mark

5

What two obsessions does Mum remember Peter having in the past?

1 mark

6

After a very subdued meal…

What does ‘a very subdued meal’ mean?

1 mark

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Physics •

TEST

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You have 25 minutes to complete this test.

1 Earth, Sun and Moon a

Joe is trying to find objects that show the Earth, Moon and Sun to scale for a project.

Write under each object which one of Earth, Moon and Sun would fit best.

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Grain of sand

Exercise ball

Tennis ball 1 mark

How often does the Moon orbit the Earth?

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2 Circuits a

Here is part of a series circuit.

Finish drawing the circuit by including a closed switch and a bulb, using the correct symbols.

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1 mark

(ii)

Will the circuit work?

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1 mark

Will the lamp light in this circuit? Tick the correct answer box.

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Yes No 1 mark

c

Will the motor work in this circuit? Tick the correct answer box.

M

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Yes No 1 mark

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Will the lamps light in this circuit? Tick the correct answer box.

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Yes No 1 mark

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3 How we see a

Kamil is exploring how he can see different objects.

Using arrows, show how light travels so Kamil can see his scooter.

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1 mark

b

Give an example of a natural and an unnatural source of light.

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4 Friction a

Isaac has a toy car. He has been exploring how it travels on different surfaces and has noticed that it travels in different ways. He pushes the toy car and lets it go.

Put the following surfaces in order from the one on which the toy car travels the least distance to the one on which it travels the furthest.

Carpet

Long grass

Tiles

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Least

b

Furthest

1 mark

Explain why the toy car will eventually stop on the surfaces.

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2 marks

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