Elder

Welcome to Elder Class

Hello and welcome to the new school year! My name is Mr Cummings, and I am delighted to be teaching Elder Class this year. We are very fortunate to have Mrs Brennan and Mrs Romero working alongside us to support your children.

 

Reading

Reading is a key part of your child’s learning. We ask that children read at least four times each week at home, with an adult or older sibling recording it in their home reading diary. Diaries are checked on Fridays. Children can choose books from our class library, and can read additional appropriate books from home. After finishing a book, they will write a short review to show their understanding.

 

Spellings

Your child will receive a spelling grid each half term, showing the words to learn and the week commencing date of their weekly test (Fridays). Practising the meaning of words and using them in sentences really helps.

 

Multiplication Times Tables Check

From June 2020, a new Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) became statutory for our Year 4 children.

The purpose of the MTC is to determine whether Year 4 pupils can fluently recall their multiplication tables.

The MTC focuses on the fluent recall of multiplication facts, as set out in the National Curriculum (2014) statutory programme of study for mathematics at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The national curriculum states:

“By the end of Year 4, pupils should have memorised their multiplication tables up to and including the 12 multiplication table and show precision and fluency in their work.”

The MTC is delivered as an online, on-screen digital assessment and takes each pupil less than five minutes to complete.

 

How can I help my child?

Times tables are learnt best when practised regularly and in short bursts. Here at St. Clare’s, we use a number of resources ad websites, including Times Tables Rock Stars both online and on paper to support children’s learning. Your child’s login details can be found on the inside cover of their reading diary. If you are unsure, please ask your child’s class teacher.

 

There are many other ways you can help your child at home too.

Please use the link below for some great ideas:

https://urbrainy.com/mtc

https://www.timestables.co.uk/

https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

https://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/maths/times-tables-tips/

Please see the parent's guide below for more information and the links to games and other activities to support your child's preparation for the test.

 

Homework

Homework is set on Monday and returned the following Monday. It usually includes English (grammar, punctuation, or comprehension) and maths calculations. Weekly spellings and times tables are also part of the homework. If your child finds anything challenging, please let us know so we can provide additional support in school.

 

PE

PE lessons take place on Fridays. Children should come to school in their PE kit, and trainers are needed if we go outside. For safety reasons, earrings should be removed before school on PE days.

 

Working Together

Your support at home makes a real difference to your child’s learning, and we look forward to a happy and successful year in Elder Class.

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.

 

Curriculum Overviews

Mr Cummings

Elder Class