HOMEWORK: From the end of this week, a homework menu will be set which links to the work we will be completing in class. The expectation is that every child completes at least 6 pieces of homework from the list every half term. A reward chart will be kept in class to keep track of this and children will be rewarded with Dojos for their hard work.
SPELLINGS: New spellings will be introduced every Monday where a full lesson will be taught. Children will then complete morning activities in school linked to these. Spellings will be available to practice on Spelling Shed each week, with the new list released at 08:45 every Monday morning.
TIMES TABLES: We will continue to build upon the children’s prior knowledge of times tables. They will continue from where they got to in year 4.
Step 1: Children will learn all of their times tables up to 12, following the same scheme you are familiar with from years 3 and 4, earning their bronze, silver, gold, platinum and diamond rewards.
Step 2: Year 5 ‘Ultimate Tests’. These tests consist of 40 questions and build upon times table knowledge by using larger numbers. E.g. 4 x 120… I know 4 x 12 = 48 so 4 x 120 = 480
Step 3: Year 6 ‘Ultimate Tests’. These tests consist of 45 questions and build upon all previous knowledge, but also include decimals. E.g. 4 x 1.2… I know 4 x 12 = 48 so 4 x 1.2 = 4.8.
Results of these are closely monitored and children not making progress each week will receive interventions and extra support.
