Learning Meeting for Parents Thursday 17 th September 2015

Teachers in Year 3 Class Teacher – Mrs Meek Teaching Assistant – Mrs Huggins Teaching Assistant – Mrs Hague Mrs Spyrou Teacher on Tuesdays

National Curriculum (2 nd year of implementation) Why the big curriculum change? The main aim is to raise standards. Although the new curriculum is intended to be more challenging, the content is actually slimmer than the current curriculum, focusing on essential core subject knowledge and skills such as essay writing and computer programming. The main changes (in core subjects) English Stronger emphasis on vocabulary development, grammar, punctuation and spelling (for example, the use of commas and apostrophes will be taught in KS1) Handwriting( not currently assessed under the national curriculum) is expected to be fluent, legible and speedy Spoken English has a greater emphasis, with children to be taught debating and presenting skills. debating

A National Curriculum Maths Five-year-olds will be expected to learn to count up to 100 (compared to 20 under the current curriculum) and learn number bonds to 20 (currently up to 10) Simple fractions (1/4 and 1/2) will be taught from KS1, and by the end of primary school, children should be able to convert decimal fractions to simple fractions (e.g = 3/8) By the age of nine, children will be expected to know times tables up to 12×12 (currently 10×10 by the end of primary school) Calculators will not be introduced until near the end of KS2, to encourage mental arithmetic. Science Strong focus on scientific knowledge and language, rather than understanding the nature and methods of science in abstract terms Evolution will be taught in primary schools for the first time Non-core subjects like caring for animals will be replaced by topics like the human circulatory system

A National Curriculum Design & technology Design and Technology has become more important in the new curriculum, setting children on the path to becoming the designers and engineers of the future More sophisticated use of design equipment such as electronics and robotics In KS2, children will learn about how key events and individuals in design and technology have shaped the world. ICT Computing replaces Information and Communication Technology (ICT), with a greater focus on programming rather than on operating programs From age five, children will learn to write and test simple programs, and to organise, store and retrieve data From seven, they will be taught to understand computer networks, including the internet Internet safety – currently only taught from – will be taught in primary schools Languages Currently not statutory, a modern foreign language or ancient language will be mandatory in KS2. Children will be expected to master basic grammar and accurate pronunciation and to converse, present, read and write in the language

Statutory Tests The following assessments will be statutory: The existing progress check for two-year-olds A short reception baseline, as part of the assessment that teachers make of children in reception The year 1 phonics check Teacher assessment at the end of KS1 in mathematics, reading and writing KS2 national tests in mathematics, reading, and grammar, punctuation and spelling; and a teacher assessment of maths, reading, writing and science KS1 and KS2 tests will be based on a scaled score The response document explains that the KS1 and KS2 tests will be based on a scaled score where 100 represents the new expected standard for the relevant KS.

Teaching sequence at Eastlands Find out what children can already do Intervention groups to support children to access new learning ‘Teach to the top’ Review learning and correct misconceptions / highlights next steps

Assessment at Eastlands Teacher assessment and test outcomes “Effective Marking” Assessment For Learning in lessons Ongoing collation of evidence against National expectations Weekly mental maths and spelling tests Half termly/termly progress tests Termly pupil progress reports to parents Moderation of assessment judgements within and beyond school Class plan and pupil progress meetings

Year 3 First year in Key Stage 2 Learning French and Recorders Read, Write Inc. Homework Friday – Wednesday Being prepared – taking responsibility Home School Communication Books Signing agreements

Curriculum Overview

Learning Challenge One How does the history of Rugby school impact on the community? Would I like to have been a pupil at Rugby school in the early 1800’s? What difficulties did Tom Brown overcome and what is his legacy? Why do students come to Rugby school? Is there anybody famous that went to Rugby school? How popular is the game of rugby? Reflection: Produce an information leaflet on Rugby School.

Science Topic How far can you throw your shadow? How can you show that your shadow changes according to the position of the Sun? Why do footballers in a night match often have four shadows? How can you explain the relationship between the Sun and the Moon (in terms of lighting up the Moon)? How can you design and make a periscope to show how light reflects? How can you set up an experiment o show how shiny things respond in the dark? Can you create a painting which shows reflection of light on water? Can you create a stained glass window which is translucent? Reflection: Put together a Photostory or Powerpoint of the completed LC.

Enhancing the Curriculum Rugby Art Gallery & Museum Rugby workshop Visitors in school Portals to the Past Ancient Greeks workshop – 11 th January 2016 Mad Science workshops – 23 rd May 2016 Christmas Pantomime – Belgrade Theatre

PE This half term PE will be on a Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning with Premier Sports. Gymnastics in the Spring term. Full PE kit is required.

Any Questions?