Are the sats for ks2 hard?

Whether KS2 SATS are "hard" is subjective and depends on the individual child. There's no single answer. Some children find them straightforward, while others find them challenging. Factors influencing perceived difficulty include:

* The child's aptitude and prior learning: Children who have consistently performed well throughout KS2 will generally find the SATS less challenging than those who have struggled.

* Teaching and preparation: Effective teaching and targeted revision can significantly improve a child's performance and reduce anxiety.

* The child's learning style and coping mechanisms: Some children thrive under pressure, while others find high-stakes testing stressful, impacting their performance.

* The specific papers: The difficulty can vary slightly between different years and papers.

While the SATS aim to assess a broad range of knowledge and skills, they are designed to be achievable for the majority of children who have received a good standard of education. However, they are still summative assessments that can put pressure on children. It's more accurate to say that some questions are more challenging than others within the tests, rather than the entire tests being inherently "hard."