Progression in calculation guidance

To see how calculation methods are taught please click the link below.

Times Tables Challenge.

The Challenge works on a series of 28 levels, each to be tested in a 3 minute weekly written test. The levels become increasingly difficult in terms of both the number of different tables covered and the speed at which you must work! The levels are shown in the table below.

You will need achieve full marks twice before you move to the next level.

Level	Times tables tested	No. Qs	Operation
1	2	10	x
2	2,10	15	x
3	2,10,5	20	x
4	2,10,5	20	x ÷
5	2,10,5,3	25	x
6	2,10,5,3,4	30	x
7	2,10,5,3,4,8	35	x
8	2,10,5,3,4,8	35	x ÷
9	2,10,5,3,4,8,9	40	x
10	2,10,5,3,4,8,9,6	45	x
11	2,10,5,3,4,8,9,6,7	50	x
12	2,10,5,3,4,8,9,6,7	50	x ÷
13	All tables to 12×12	60	x
14	All tables to 12×12	60	x ÷
15	All tables to 12×12	70	x ÷ square √
16	All tables to 12×12	75	x ÷ square √
17	All tables to 12×12 and 20x	75	x ÷ square √
18	All tables to 12×12 and 20x, 15x	75	x ÷ square √
19	Tables to 10×10, using multiples of 0.1, 1 and 10	50	x
20	Tables to 10×10, using multiples of 0.1, 1 and 10 in multiplication	50	x ÷ square √
21	Tables to 12×12, using multiples of 0.1, 1 and 10 in multiplication	50	x ÷ square √
22	All tables to 12×12 and 20x using multiples of 0.1, 1 and 10 in multiplication	50	x ÷ square √
23	All tables to 12×12, 20x, 15x using multiples of 0.1, 1 and 10 in multiplication	75	x ÷ square √
24	Tables to 10×10, using multiples of 0.1, 1 and 10 in division	50	÷
25	Tables to 10×10, using multiples of 0.1, 1 and 10 in multiplication and division	60	x ÷
26	All tables to 12×12, 20x, 15x using multiples of 0.1, 1 and 10 in multiplication and division	50	x ÷
27	All tables to 12×12, 20x, 15x using multiples of 0.1, 1 and 10 in multiplication and division	60	x ÷
28	All tables to 12×12, 20x, 15x using multiples of 0.1, 1 and 10 in multiplication and division	70	x ÷

Puffin, Otter and Koala classes

Curriculum Letter

Autumn 1st half 2019

Topic title: How do we relate to our environment?

This half term we are delving into a big question as a lead for our learning journey. It will filter through most of our subjects and be touched on from a variety of directions.

Science – Plants

functions of different parts of a flowering plant
exploring what plants need to live or grow
investigating the way in which water is transported through plants
pollination
seed formation and dispersal
There will lots of opportunity to work scientifically and develop investigation skills.

English

Narrative descriptions – dragon and setting
Instructions – dragonfruit crumble
Explanation – how to keep your dragon a secret
Alternative ending to a narrative
Exaggerated sentence work – broadening vocabulary

Maths

Place value – understanding the value of each digit
Addition and subtraction including money and measurements
Multiplication and division – context of measure, are and shape
Fractions – equivalent fractions and fractions of sets of objects
Times tables test – continuing weekly

Computing – Adventure simulation

controlling choices
problem solving
understanding the consequences
navigating software

Religious Education

concept of being special
Krishna – Who is he? How is he special?

Outdoor: ball skills related to hockey, basketball and netball

Indoor: gymnastics – responding to music

PSHE & Citizenship

Recognise feelings in themselves and others
Express feelings in different ways
Recognise that their actions affect themselves and others

Design Technology – Food technology

Understanding about healthy eating
Evaluate ingredients and justify choices
Design a recipe
Cut and prepare foods safely
Understand the importance of hygiene in food preparation
Review end product

How you can help at home

Please continue to practise spellings regularly on Spellodrome. Ensure that your child has completed sufficient practise on their current spelling list before moving onto Live Spellodrome.

Take time to enjoy books, by listening to them read to you and sharing stories together to build up the children’s repertoire.

Year 3 and 4 – Please continue to facilitate the children completing SPAG pages in a timely manner.

Above all, take time to have a conversation with your child and discuss what they are learning about at school.

Useful information and dates

Please make sure children have named PE kits in all week.

Please ensure children have a suitable reusable plastic drinking bottle, named, that they can keep in school. They will now be taking these into the lunch hall with them in order to reduce our plastic cup usage.