In September 2015, the new national curriculum became statutory for all pupils except Yr 2 and Yr 6. In September 2016, the new national curriculum is statutory for all pupils. This means your child will be moving from the old curriculum, which reported levels, to the new curriculum, where pupils are judged against age related expectations.
To enhance communication between parents and school we will be issuing a mid-year report. It is important to understand that nopupils will achieve their age related expectation until towards the end of the academic year as they won t have covered the objectives for year 3. It is also important to understand this curriculum is significantly more challenging and they will have gaps when moving from the old to the new, so a number of children won t reach achieved. Subject Working Working Achieve Working Working Target towards within beyond significantly beyond Maths Needs to develop knowledge and understanding of times table facts. Reading Needs to use the text to evidence his answers. Writing Continue to develop use of complex sentences focus on adverbial phrases.
Word reading/ decoding I can apply my knowledge of root words, prefixes and suffixes to read aloud and to understand the meaning of unfamiliar words. I can read further exception words, noting the unusual correspondences between spelling and sound. I attempt pronunciation of unfamiliar words drawing on prior knowledge of similar looking words. Comprehension I read a range of fiction, poetry, plays, and non-fiction texts. I can discuss the texts that I read. I can read aloud and independently, taking turns and listening to others. I can explain how non-fiction books are structured in different ways and can use them effectively. I can describe some of the different types of fiction books. I can ask relevant questions to get a better understanding of a text. I can predict what might happen based on the details I have read. I can draw inferences, such as inferring a characters feelings, thoughts and motives from their actions. I can use a dictionary to check the meaning of unfamiliar words. I can identify the main point of a text. I can explain how structure and presentation contribute to the meaning of texts. I can use non-fiction texts to retrieve information. I can prepare poems to read aloud and to perform, showing understanding through intonation, tone, volume and action.
I can spell words with additional prefixes and suffixes and understand how to add them to root words. I recognise and spell homophones. I can use the first two or three letters of a word to check its spelling in a dictionary. I can spell words which are in a family correctly. I can spell the commonly misspelt words from the Y3/4 word list. I can identify the root in longer words. Transcription Composition Grammar and punctuation Spelling Handwriting Sentence structure Text structure Punctuation I use the I can express I am starting to I can use inverted diagonal and time, place use paragraphs. commas to horizontal and cause by I can use punctuate direct strokes that using headings and sub speech. are needed conjunctions, headings. to join adverbs and I can use the letters. prepositions. present perfect I understand form of verbs which letters instead of the should be simple past. left unjoined. I can discuss models of writing, noting its structure, grammatical features and use of vocabulary. I can compose sentences using a wider range of structures. I can write a narrative with a clear structure, setting, characters and plot. I can produce non-narrative writing using simple organisational devices such as headings and sub-headings. I can suggest improvements to my own writing and that of others. I can make improvements to grammar, vocabulary and punctuation. I use a range of sentences with more than one clause by using a range of conjunctions. I use the perfect form of verbs to mark the relationship of time and cause. I can proof-read to check for errors in spelling and punctuation.
Age related expectation for Year 3 Writing sits on the line in the majority of cases. Letters formed accurately. There is no mix of capitals and lowercase letters within words. Developing a consistent size and shape of letter formation with ascenders and descenders clearly distinguished. Finger spaces left between words. Starting to show correct use of diagonal and horizontal strokes needed to join letters. Some letters will be joined. Age related expectation for Year 4 Letters will be joined in most cases, children will show that they know when to join and when not to join adjacent letters. All writing sits on the line. Consistent size and shape of letter formation with ascenders and descenders clearly distinguished. Correct spacing evident between all words. Starting to show correct use of diagonal and horizontal strokes needed to join letters. Age related expectation for Year 5 Down strokes of letters are parallel and equidistant ALL writing is clearly legible Writing is demonstrating an emerging fluent style The vast majority of writing is joined In a given session, children produce an appropriate amount of writing (as a guide) - 15 mins = 2 paragraphs - 30 mins = 4 paragraphs - 45 mins = one side of A4 Age related expectation for Year 6 ALL the criteria from year 5 is met plus there is emerging evidence of - Handwriting being adapted for purpose and effect - A personalised cursive style of handwriting has been created that shows WOW factor.
Number, place value, approximation and estimation/rounding Calculations Fractions, decimals and percentages Measurement Geometry Statistics I can count from 0 in multiples of 4, 8, 50 and 100. I can compare and order numbers up to 1,000. I can read and write numbers to 1,000 in numerals and words. I can find 10 or 100 more or less than a given number. I can recognise the place value of each digit in a 3-digit number. I can identify, represent and estimate numbers using different representations. I can solve number problems and practical problems using above. I can add and subtract mentally, including: A 3-digit number and ones A 3-digit number and tens A 3-digit number and hundreds I can add and subtract numbers with up to three digits, using formal written methods of columnar addition and subtraction. I can estimate the answer to a calculation and use inverse operation to check answers. I can solve problems, including missing number problems, using number facts, place value, and more complex addition and subtraction. I can recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3x, 4x and 8x tables. I can write and calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division using the multiplication tables, including for 2- digit numbers, using mental and progressing to formal written methods. I can solve problems, including missing number problems, involving multiplication and division, including integer scaling problems and correspondence problems in which n objects are connected to m objects. I can count up and down in tenths. I recognise that tenths arise from dividing an object into 10 equal parts and in dividing 1- digit numbers or quantities by 10. I recognise and can find and write factions of a discrete set of objects: unit fractions and non-unit fractions with small denominators. I can compare and order unit fractions and factions with the same denominators. I can add and subtract factions with the same denominator within one whole. I can solve problems involving the above. I can compare lengths using m, cm &mm. I can compare mass using kg & g. I can compare volume/capacity using l & ml. I can measure lengths using m, cm & mm. I can measure mass using kg & g. I can measure volume/capacity using l & ml. I can add and subtract lengths using m, cm & mm. I can add and subtract mass using kg & g. I can add and subtract volume/capacity using l & ml. I can tell and write the time from an analogue clock (12 hour clock). I can tell and write the time from an analogue clock (24 hour clock). I can tell and write the time from an analogue clock (Roman numerals). I can estimate and read time with increasing accuracy to the nearest minute. I can record and compare time in terms of seconds, minutes and hours. I can use the following vocabulary: o clock, am, pm, morning, afternoon, noon & midnight. I know the number of seconds in a minute. I know the number of days in each month, year and leap year. I can compare the duration of events. I can measure the perimeter of simple 2D shapes. I can add and subtract amounts of money to give change, using both and p in a practical context. I can identify horizontal, vertical lines and pairs of perpendicular and parallel lines. I can draw 2D shapes. I can make 3D shapes using modelling materials. I recognise 3D shapes in different orientations and describe them. I recognise that angles are a property of shape or a description of a turn. I can identify right angles. I recognise that two right angles make a half-turn & three make a three quarter turn. I can identify whether angles are greater than or less than a right angle. I can interpret and present data using bar charts, pictograms and tables. I can solve one-step and two-step questions using information presented in scaled bar charts, pictograms and tables.
Almost all pupils will be issued homework books that are at the level expected for Yr 3 pupils on the new curriculum. This may mean children find the tasks challenging but it is important for all stakeholders to know what is expected for their age related expectations. Homework will be set to consolidate work completed in class so please refer to the homework diary to know which pages to complete. Please do not simply work through the book, new books will not be issued.
Homework We believe that homework is an important part of the learning process for our children. In Year 3, homework will be set every Thursday and will be expected back into school on Tuesday. This year we have purchased three homework books to support your child s learning Maths, Grammar & punctuation and spelling. These books contain motivating activities which consolidate the learning taking place in school. As the tasks set are linked to the learning, the teacher could direct the students to complete tasks from any part of the book. Please refer to the grid in the front of the book to see which pages are expected and then sign to acknowledge that your child has completed their homework. Please do not work through pages that haven t been set. This may result in your child becoming confused as we haven t covered the objectives in school yet. Also school will be unable to set new homework if the tasks are completed before instruction. All pupils will be issued with the homework books aimed at Year 3. We feel this is an appropriate starting point as it will demonstrate what the expectations for this year are. If your child s class teacher feels this isn t an appropriate level then they will speak with you directly. We expect that you will encourage your child to complete the homework tasks set by the teacher every week and to always hand their books in on time. We also request that you remove the answer pages from the back of the books. Please feel free to keep these as a reference for yourself but do not allow your child to copy the answers. These books are provided free by the school however they cannot easily be replaced. Therefore, if lost, there will be a cost of 4:00 per book to replace. We recognise that in order to be successful in school, children need support from both home and school. We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure your child achieves their highest potential.