Welcome to Year 6 At Thornford

Welcome to Year 6 At Thornford

What might an English lesson include? Spelling: word origins, plurals, prefixes and suffixes... Grammar work tenses, punctuation, complex and compound sentences... Text based work understanding what we read, through deduction and inference, asking why the author has used a word or phrase, how types of texts have different features...

Year 6 will study a range of text types Types of text: Fiction across a range of genres, however with a greater complexity to their composition, such as: the use of flashbacks of short sentences to create tension the appropriate level of formality

Non Fiction may include: Writing balanced arguments; reports (often linked to other curriculum areas like science or humanities); biography and autobiography; journalistic writing such as newspaper articles or interviews and formal and informal letter writing. We will also study different types of poetry and play-scripts.

What a maths lesson might include A mental maths warm up or starter activity, Consolidation of the four operations of arithmetic: Column addition, column subtraction, short and long multiplication and short and long division methods, An increased exploration of reasoning and problem solving, where pupils need to identify the methods used to find the solution, Constant links to the importance of maths in Reallife applications.

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SATS TIMETABLE 2018 Monday 7 th May Tuesday 8th Wednesday 9th Thursday 10th English Reading Test (60 mins) Maths - Mathematics Test arithmetic Paper 1 30 mins Maths Paper 2 Reasoning 40 mins English Grammar, Punctuation Maths Reasoning Paper 3 40 mins English Grammar, Spelling Test

Key Stage 2 SATs Changes In 2014/15 a New National Curriculum framework was introduced by the government for Years 1, 3, 4 and 5 However, Years 2 and 6 (due to statutory testing) continued to study the previous curriculum for one further year. In 2015/16 children in all years at Key Stage 1 and 2 were expected to study the New National Curriculum. KS1 (Year 2) and KS2 SATs (Year 6) reflected the New Curriculum for the first time in 2016

Assessment and Reporting Old National Curriculum Levels (e.g. Level 3, 4, 5) have now been abolished, as set out in the government guidelines. From 2016, test scores have been reported as scaled scores. Your child will still be taught with the highest expectations and cover all required elements of the curriculum, similar to previous years. The New Curriculum is more rigorous and sets high expectations which all schools have had to work hard to meet.

Scaled Scores What is meant by scaled scores? It is planned that 100 will always represent the national standard. Each pupil s raw test score will therefore be converted into a score on the scale, either at, above or below 100. The scale has a lower end point (around 80) and an upper end point (around 120). A child who achieves the national standard (a score of 100) will be judged to have demonstrated sufficient knowledge in the areas assessed by the tests. In July 2018, each pupil will receive: A raw score (number of raw marks awarded). A scaled score in each tested subject. Confirmation of whether or not they attained the national standard.

How to help with your child s reading First and foremost, focus developing an enjoyment and love of reading. Ensure that your child reads every night, if possible! Enjoy stories together reading stories to your child at KS1 and KS2 is equally as important as listening to your child read. Encourage them to read fiction and non-fiction. Ask them different types of questions about the text. Help them with the different skills of reading especially skim reading where they are looking for key words in the text. Look up definitions of words together you could use a dictionary, the internet or an app on a phone or tablet. All reading is valuable, read, read, read!

How to help with your child s writing Practise and learn weekly spelling lists make it fun! Encourage opportunities for writing such as letters to family or friends, shopping lists, notes or reminders, stories or poems. Write together be a good role model for writing. Encourage use of a dictionary to check spelling and a thesaurus to find synonyms and expand vocabulary Allow your child to use a computer for word processing, which will allow for editing and correcting of errors without lots of crossing out. Remember that good readers become good writers! Identify good writing features when reading (e.g. vocabulary, sentence structure, punctuation). Show your appreciation: praise and encourage, even for small successes!

The Mathematics tests This completely non calculator test has three papers: Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3. Paper 1 is for Arithmetic lasting for 30 minutes, covering calculation methods for all operations, including use of fractions, percentages and decimals. Questions gradually increase in difficulty. Not all children will be expected to access some of the more difficult questions later in the paper. Papers 2 and 3 cover Problem Solving and Reasoning, each lasting for 40 minutes. Pupils will still require calculation skills but will need to answer questions in context and decide what is required to find a solution. The questions can be read to the children so that it is only their mathematical ability that is being tested

How to help your child with Maths Play times tables games Play mental maths games including counting in different amounts, forwards and backwards Encourage opportunities for telling the time Encourage opportunities for counting coins and money; finding amounts or calculating change when shopping Look for examples of 2D and 3D shapes around the home Identify, weigh or measure quantities and amounts in the kitchen or in recipes Play games involving numbers or logic, such as dominoes, card games, darts, draughts or chess

How to revise Routines. Concentrate on areas your child finds difficult, not what they can do easily. Short bursts only (20minutes). Revision guides Internet E.g. BBC Revise Wise www.bbc.co.uk/revisewise

How to support your child First and foremost, support and reassure your child that there is nothing to worry about and they should always just try their best. Praise and encourage! Ensure your child has the best possible attendance at school. Support your child with any homework tasks. Make sure your child has a good sleep. Support your child with homework. Praise and encourage your child, leading up to and during SATs week and also when the results come out.

Your child will need to be in school for each test Make sure they have a good breakfast and a snack for break time also helps. Water during the test assists the thinking process. Revision help your child to revise & practise skills. Discuss with your child's teacher - areas to work on at home/specific activities/concerns. Ensure your child completes their homework.

PE Kits Y6 need their PE kit in school all the time. A tracksuit is useful when the weather is colder. Earrings should be removed for PE and hair tied up for Games lessons Water bottle if necessary

SENIOR PUPIL AWARDS Personal Development School Commitment Personal presentation Leadership skills Communication skills Independent learning Parents can help by supporting the completion of homework And encouraging independent research skills rather than telling children the answer all the time.

Thornford s Got Talent Carol performances London school visit French School Visit Summer Residential Playground Leaders The Y6 Production!

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