Year 5 Presentation Evening

5J 5MTMiss Javed Mrs Terry /

Mr McAllister

Numeracy

• Primary framework for Maths has been in place since September 2008

• 7 strands : • Using & Applying Mathematics• Counting & Understanding number• Knowledge & Using number facts• Calculating• Understanding shape• Measuring• Handling data

Maths Framework Planning• Block A: Counting, partitioning and calculating

(6 weeks)(6 weeks)• Block B: Securing number facts, understanding

shape (9 weeks)(9 weeks)• Block C: Handling data and measures (6 (6

weeks)weeks)• Block D: Calculating, measuring and

understanding shape (6 weeks)(6 weeks)• Block E: Securing number facts, relationships

and calculating (9 weeks)(9 weeks)

National Curriculum Levels

• By the end of year 5, children should be a high level 3 (3A) or a low level 4 (4C)

• Levels are under 4 headings in national Curriculum :

• Using & applying Maths• Number & Algebra• Shape, space & Measures• Handling data• T:\GENERAL\assessment.doc

Mental/Oral starters

• Practical mental starters may involve using whiteboards & pens.

• For example : ‘SHOW ME’• 114 + 74=• Find the difference between 99 and

156• 7x9=• 96÷8=• What is ⅜ of 24?

Mental/Oral starters cont…

• Interactive whiteboards give access to a multitude of Mathematical games

• www.mathszone.co.uk• Math Playground

• These should be used at home as well if possible

Maths Homework

• Homework always relates to the week’s topic or problem areas identified by the teacher.

• Maths homework is handed out on different days for both classes.

• If your child is unable to complete the homework over the weekend, please send in a letter to explain why. Otherwise, your child may be kept in at playtime.

Literacy

• Primary framework for Literacy has been in place since September 2008

• 12 strands :• Speaking• Listening & responding• Group discussion & interaction• Drama

Literacy cont….

• Word structure & spelling• Understanding & interpreting texts• Engaging with & responding to texts• Creating & shaping texts• Text structure & organisation• Sentence structure & punctuation• Presentation

Planning Circles

• Gathering ideas and content:

• Visual literacy, drama, speaking and listening,• Short writing

opportunities

•Planning, •Shared writing,

•Independent and guided writing: •Creative outcomes

Phase 3

Shared reading:•decoding

•understanding•text analysis

Phase 1

Phase 2

National Curriculum Levels

• By the end of year 5, children should be a high level 3 (3A) or a low level 4 (4C)

• National Curriculum levels are under 3 headings :

• Speaking & Listening• Reading• Writing

An example of work in Literacy

• The expectation for 30 minutes work is between half an A4 side and a whole A4 side

• Marking differs depending on the nature of the work

• EITHER a positive comment & area for improvement

• OR Success criteria with smiley faces• Personal targets are in front of books

Literacy marking

Literacy Homework

• Literacy homework is handed out on different days for both classes.

• Spelling homework is given out on different days for both classes. The children complete the activity and learn 16 words.

• ‘High Frequency words’ to be learnt by the end of Year 5.

Science

• One topic per half term :• Keeping Healthy• Changing sounds• Gases around us• Life Cycles (including Health

Education)• Changing State• The Earth & beyond

Humanities

• Autumn Term : Victorian Britain (History)• Spring 1: Water (Geography)• Spring 2: Settlements (Geography)• Summer 1 : What’s in the news?

(Geography)• Summer 2 : Flatford – Comparing

localities (Geography)

Art & DT

• 1st half of each term is Art. 2nd half is Design & Technology

• Autumn 1 : Objects & Meanings (Art)• Autumn 2 : Designing a Musical

Instrument (DT)• Spring 1 : Containers (Art)• Spring 2 : Moving toys (DT)

Art & DT cont….

• Summer 1 : Talking textiles (Art)• Summer 2 : Biscuits (DT)• We may need to ask for a

contribution towards DT projects, usually £1 per term for replacing components used

• Art may involve collecting objects/resources from home

P.E.

• PE kit should be clearly named and include :

• Navy or black shorts (joggers in winter)• White T-shirt• Black plimsolls/black trainers in winter• Long hair MUST be tied up• No jewellery (stud earrings will be taped

up)• No tights!

P.E. cont…..

• Swimming is on Thursdays and takes place at Northolt pool. We travel by coach. ALL children are expected to attend.

• Swimming kit must be brought in a separate bag and should include:

• ‘Speedos’ or tight swimming trunks for boys• One-piece swimming costumes for girls• Towel• Deodorant (only if usually worn)• Swimming kits MUST go home on the same day!!• All girls and boys MUST wear a swimming cap

PE cont…

• In school, children will be taught:• Autumn Term : Gym/Dance,

Rugby/Netball• Spring term : Swimming,

Cricket/Tennis• Summer term : Gym/Dance,

Athletics

General issues

• Attendance is very important. The required national expectation is 95% or above.

• If time is needed to be taken off for a holiday, request a sheet from the office.

• If your child is ill, either phone the school on the day to notify them, or send in a letter when your child returns.

General issues

• Correct uniform must be worn every day. Please ensure that it is all clearly named.

• Trainers may be brought in for use at break-time, but otherwise black school shoes must be worn.

• No jewellery will be allowed to be worn in school, except stud earrings & religious jewellery with an explanatory note.

Access• Pupils without access to the internet will

be given opportunities to use the MLE within school hours

• http://www.fronter.com/ealing/login or www.lgfl.net

Any questions

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