1. Maths and Reading Evening
Welcome to Year 3
Maths and Reading Evening

2. Guided Reading 4 times weekly – 30 minutes each time
Decoding session – understanding the words (dictionary work)
Guided – discussion of text, vocabulary, setting, character etc.
Comprehension – questions (independent activity)
Inference – understanding a character’s feelings, motives, behaviours and relationships

3. Sample questions (see booklet)
Q1) Explain why Fox became interested in Heron Feather when he heard his song? Q2) How do you think Heron Feather felt at the end of the story? Q3) Why does he feel like that? You have 5 minutes.

4. Sample questions Skill being assessed:
Q1) Explain why Fox became interested in Heron Feather when he heard his song?
Skill being assessed:
Identify/explain key aspects of fiction and non-fiction texts, such as characters, events, titles and information.
Secondary content domain: make inferences from the text.
Answer: 2 marks
Reference to Heron Feather being a fisherman/having fish and any reference to Fox being hungry/liking fish or thinking he might have a chance of getting fish/a meal – e.g.
His song said he was a fisherman and so he might have fish with him
Because he mentioned the word fish and he might of hoped there was a fish in his bag
Because he said he was a fisherman and Fox wants fish
The fox likes fish and the man is a fisherman
Heron Feather was singing that he was a good fisherman and Fox was hungry

5. Sample questions Skill being assessed:
Q2) How do you think Heron Feather felt at the end of the story?
Skill being assessed:
Make inferences from the text.
Answer: 1 mark
Any plausible text-based emotion, e.g.
Angry / cross / annoyed
Embarrassed / silly
Sad / upset
Surprised / shocked
Disappointed
Confused

6. Sample questions Skill being assessed: Q3) Why does he feel like that?
Make inferences from the text.
Secondary content domain: identify/explain key aspects of fiction and non fiction texts, such as characters, events, titles and information.
Answer: 1 mark
Any plausible text-based explanation for Heron Feather’s reaction, e.g.
The fish had gone
He was tricked
The fox escaped
He wanted to marry Swaying Reed
He realised there was a hole in the bag
He wanted to show her how brave he was and he was the best fisherman
He couldn’t give anything to her

7. Homework Reading daily – 10 minutes per day
Spellings daily – look, cover, say, write check
Spellingframe

8. Spellingframe
Spelling Frame is an online resource that is optional to use and is being trialled for a year, in 3 classes (Miss Howson, Miss D and mine).
Each child has their own login that is linked to their classes current spelling rule.
Children have the opportunity to practise their spellings through the use of games.
There is also a test facility, so children can see how well they are doing and then retake the test in order to improve on their previous scores.

9. Spellingframe Let’s have a go! Login in (top right corner)
A good way to spot common misconceptions and consolidate learning through repetition.

10. How can you help your child?
10 minutes daily makes a massive difference
Ask questions before, during and after reading

11. Questions you could ask when hearing your child read
Look at the front cover. What could the book be about?
What is an illustrator? What do they do?
What does that word mean?
Who are the main characters?
What do you think will happen next and why do you think that?
How do you think this character feels? Why? How would you feel in that situation?
Can you predict how the book will end?
Who is your favourite character? Why?
Is there a hidden message in the story? What is it?
Can you retell the story in your own words?

12. Times tables Underpins most elements within maths
Supports with understanding and working at a greater depth within mathematics
2, 5, 10, 3, 4 & 8
New Year 4 times tables test – up to 12 times tables
Cognitive space is freed up which enables children to learn new mathematical ideas which therefore enables them to problem solve at a faster rate.

13. How do we teach times tables?
Times tables are taught in every maths lesson,
Rote learning
Times table relay
Ping Pong
Hit the Button
Times tables Sing Along
Hit the button is also great for teaching number bonds and doubling/halving

14. Addition and Subtraction

15. Addition and Subtraction
How would we approach this with the children?

16. Addition and Subtraction
Now it’s your turn. Use the strategy we have just shown you.

17. Addition and Subtraction
How would we approach this with the children?

18. Short multiplication (any number multiplied by a single digit number)

19. Short multiplication
How would we approach this with the children?

20. Short multiplication
Now it’s your turn. Use the strategy we have just shown you.

21. Long multiplication (by two digit)
TWEAK – OPPOSITE WAY ROUND!!!

22. Division (Sharing)
I had 15 eggs. I shared them into 5 baskets. How many eggs will there be in each basket?
Some groups will still use this method

23. Division (Grouping)
I had 15 eggs. Each basket will carry 3 eggs. How many baskets will I need? 3 6 9 12 15 {
Total = 5 baskets

24. Short division (any number divided by a single digit number).

25. Short division (any number divided by a single digit number).
How would we approach this with the children?

26. Short division (any number divided by a single digit number).
Now it’s your turn. Use the strategy we have just shown you.

27. Long division (by two digit plus)

28. Reasoning problem
Key skill

29. Example of a Year 6 SATs question
Reasoning – multiple step, multiple application problems.
Fractions
Common
denominators
Mixed numbers /Improper fractions
Sequences
The numbers in this sequence increase by the same amount each time.
Write the missing numbers. 1
1 5 8
2 1 4

30. Example of a Year 6 SATs question
Reasoning – multiple step, multiple application problems.
Fractions
Common
denominators
Mixed numbers /Improper fractions
Sequences
The numbers in this sequence increase by the same amount each time.
Write the missing numbers.
3 8 1
1 5 8
2 1 4
2 7 8

31. Homework
Times Tables Rockstars
Weekly times tables task

32. Supporting maths at home
Number sense:
Times tables
Number bonds/basic facts
Telling the time
Word problems in contexts – focusing on language
Homework
Times Table Rockstars
Maths pack to support at home
At home access to Hit the Button -
YouTube link for times tables video – Learn the fun way