Mixed yr1/yr2 ability groups

[lovecheese]

A question more for teachers really; Is it common at this time of year ie SATs looming to stop more able yr1's from going in to a yr2 class for some subjects so that the yr2 teachers can concentrate on just their classes and getting them through the tests?

[beezmum]

That happened with my dd1s class that was a mix of year 1 and 2. She stopped learning in year 2 groups. Don't know how common it is though!

[soapboxqueen]

Usually it's more about getting used to the test. Making sure they know what is being asked of them etc. Usually this is the children's first experience of a formal test and some children can get freaked out by it. These tests aren't taken in test conditions but it's still different to normal class activities.