Maths topics:
The 4 basic operations: addition, subtraction,nmultiplication and division
Fractions
Decimals
Money
Metric system
Temperature
Time
Prime numbers
Prime factors
Highest common factor and lowest common multiple
Perimeter, Volume and Area (Squares, Rectangles, Compound Shapes)
Line Graph,
Tables,
Bar charts,
Charts,
Time Graph,
Mean, Median, Mode and Range,
Tally Marks,
Venn Diagrams,
Time and Distance Tables,
Pie Chart,
Data Collection
Presentation
Distance, Speed and Time
Algebra
Angle calculations
Co-ordinates
Reflection and Rotation
Percentages
Ratio and Proportion
Volume of cube and cuboids
Bearings
Simple probability
Nets of shapes
Sequences and number patterns
Marking and interpreting scales
Following rules and instructions in more unusual problem solving and investigative activities
English Skills to Hone
Vocabulary
● Synonyms and Antonyms
● Latin and Greek Root Words
● Gendered Words
Grammar
● Past, Present and Future Tenses
● Main and Subordinate Clauses
● Pronouns
● Prepositions
● Determiners
● Conjunctions
● Modal Verbs
● Verb Agreement
● Active and Passive Voice
● Subjunctive Verb Forms
● Nouns
● Verbs
● Adjectives
● Plurals
● Suffixes
● Compound words
● Prefixes
Punctuation
● Speech
● Hyphens
● Parentheses
● Commas
● Full Stops
● Semi-Colons
● Hyphens
Comprehension
Students should be able to:
· Read factual and fictional passages and texts from a wide variety of
· sources
· Read passages and texts carefully and demonstrate the ability to
identify and extract information
· Use the mark allocation given to gauge how much to write. This means that a 3-mark question would require you to write more than one sentence.
· Explain the purpose behind a writer’s choice of words
· Explain the purpose or meaning of a phrase in the text
· Explain the effect of specific words, phrases and sentences on the
· reader
· Support their answers using quotations from the text when prompted
· to do so
· Explain the meaning of high-level vocabulary words that appear in the text and understand their usage in relation to how each word is used.
· Use inference and deduction skills to read between the lines and draw conclusions.
· Demonstrate an awareness of how word choice, vocabulary, grammar
and punctuation affect the meaning of a text.
· Recognise literary devices and explain how create effect and also
explain the writer’s purpose when using such words.
Continuous Writing
Students should be able to:
· Write using clearly structured paragraphs
· Use a range of complex sentences.
· Respond to topic given within the amount of sentences required.
· Organise ideas effectively
· Convey feelings and opinions in an accurate way
· Write imaginatively and descriptively
· Use a range of literary devices in their compositions
· Respond accurately to the title, question or stimulus given
The range of topics included in the continuous writing section varies and
can include the following:
· Factual or personal writing
· Descriptive writing.
· Responding to picture stimulus
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