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SATs

British  
/ sæts /

acronym

  1. standard assessment tasks

  2. standard assessment tests

  3. standard attainment tests

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Katie’s primary school said it “always worked hard to reduce the pressure on our children” sitting exams and it “fully supported” her decision not to take Sats.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2024

For several days, debate has raged over the complexity of last week's Year 6 Sats reading paper.

From BBC • May 18, 2023

The paper has fuelled a debate among teachers and parents about the purpose of Sats.

From BBC • May 17, 2023

He said Sats "do have to test a range of ability to make sure that we can show what proportion of children are exceeding the standard".

From BBC • May 16, 2023

NEU joint general secretary, Mary Bousted, added there were "better ways of assessing pupils" than through Sats.

From BBC • May 12, 2023

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