1. Spellings & TimeS table Workshop
Wednesday 27th September 2017

3. Spellings Spellings are broken down into year groups.
At Key Stage 2, the focus is on learning rules and patterns
The word-lists for years 3 and 4 and years 5 and 6 are statutory. The lists are a mixture of words pupils frequently use in their writing and those which they often misspell.
These are broken down into our spelling lists.

5. SpelliNGs- HOW?
Link to handwriting – “To learn my word I can remember and practise the direction and movement of my pencil when I am writing it.”
Twice weekly spelling sessions, incorporating games and investigations
Teaching spelling rules and strategies
Marking for spelling

6. SpELLING ACTIVITIES Stairsteps Tic tac toe
Puzzlemaker -
Spelling word hunt
Musical words

7. SpelliNG WEBSITES /
- gamewordsearch-ould

8. Times Table Expectations
By the end of Yr 2 children are expected to know x2, x5 and x10 tables
By the end of Yr 4 children are expected to know all the times tables to 12x12.
2019 – Yr 4 children will be tested
Children should be able to recall both x and ÷ facts rapidly

9. Why do children need to know their times tables?
They need them for:
Multiplication
Division
Fractions
Decimals
Perimeter
Area
Ratio
- Proportion
- Problem Solving

10. Introducing the times tables
Count in multiples forwards and backwards
e.g. 10, 20, 30 … , 33, 30, 27…
Chant times tables
E.g. 1 times 6 is 6, 2 times 6 is 12 …
Encourage children to say them aloud

11. Make sure children can recall the facts out of order too!
Division facts
Quick fire recall

12. Times Table Rock Stars https://ttrockstars.com/login
Use on computer or Ipad
Each child will have a log-in
Pick a Rock Star name and avatar
Practise recalling facts in given time
Practise time tables set
Practise 12 x12
Compete against others in the set
Gives you an average time for correct answers

13. Under ‘Dashboard’ children can select ways to practise
Practise recalling facts in given time
Practise time tables set
Practise 12 x12
Compete against others in the set
Gives you an average time for correct answers

14. Practising…
Like any skill if times tables are not used regularly they can get forgotten.
When your child has mastered a times table it is important to keep practising.
3 stations around the hall
More ideas on hand out
See attached list for apps

15. Thank you for coming

16. Helpful Times Table links