Year 4 Meet the teachers in SYCAMORE AND MAPLE Mr Vaz & Miss Woolley

Aims To introduce ourselves Overview of Maths and English in Year 4 The website Answer any questions Communication

Overview of the Curriculum Maths Areas Themes Number and Place Value Addition and Subtraction Fractions and Decimals MeasurementsGeometryStatistics Multiplication and Division

Key Aspects FLUENCY REASONING PROBLEM SOLVING

Mental maths Use of number bonds Times tables Use of mathematical vocabulary Real life investigations Use of practical resources Within lessons there is an emphasis on:

Practical Resources

All children are encouraged as successful mathematicians!

Overview of the English Curriculum Reading  Word reading  Comprehension (both listening and reading) Writing  Composition (organisation of ideas)  Transcription (spelling and handwriting)  Grammar Spoken Language

Reading Power of Reading texts- see website Guided reading- comprehension and spoken language. Book change- Thursdays

We love reading! Reading books should be brought to school every day Children choose their own reading books, however if their fluency is hampered they will be encouraged to swap

Writing Power of Reading- children are immersed into the text and will explore a range of writing opportunities (e.g. writing in role, newspaper articles) across a range of genres Special writing folder- extended pieces that are passed on through year groups. Link to topic and other subject areas where possible.

Resources Displays/Key word banks etc. also.

SPaG Specific sessions focusing on the following: Spelling Punctuation Grammar Handwriting See English National Curriculum for Year 4 objectives. /file/335186/PRIMARY_national_curriculum_-_English_ pdf

Handouts English Curriculum available as a pdf online There are Year 4 specific SPaG objectives including specific spellings Please feel free to take a copy

Assessment Ongoing daily assessment against lesson objectives (could be by teacher observation, formal and informal tests/assessments, children’s work in a variety of situations e.g. independent/peer/group/whole class) Portfolio of writing to show progress Continuous assessment against end of year objectives from 2014 Curriculum Termly assessment week for maths, reading, writing and SPaG

Termly Plan Theme : The Ancient Egyptians

Homework Will be sent out every fortnight. Homework will always be given out on a Friday and will need to be returned 10 days later. The homework will support the children’s learning across the curriculum. In addition to formal homework, it is important for children to always practise their times tables and read every day.

Communication On the school website you will find: -Yearly plans -Termly plans -Calculation Policy -Newsletters

Communication You can also contact us via: Parent /teacher meetings Open days Chats in the playground Parent mail

Important dates 16 th October – Trip to Wetlands Centre 22 nd October – Trip to British Museum 2 nd December – Parent Teacher Meetings 4 th December – Egyptian Workshop 16 th December - KS2 Christmas Concert Further dates and information will be sent home via Parentmail

Thank you for coming! Any questions?

Clubs Sign up sheets to be found outside the hall.