4 x Arithmetic Tests, Tracking and Question Level Analysis, Notebook skills warmup. Past year 6 KS2 arithmetic SATs test adapted into a consistent word document and alternative versions with the same style questions. Use this to then create a new test each week, following the same patterns of questions. Tracker can be printed off for pupils to stick in back of maths book and track their own errors. Also excel tracker of whole class results to identify progression. Notebook for warmup with class on any required skills or skills forcus for that week.

Science lesson for lower key stage 2, looking at the working scientifically skills, based on measuring the amount of water drops can be placed on different sized coins before the water tension breaks and it overflows. LO: To run different types of scientific enquiries to help answer relevant questions. Understand what a variable is. Identify what to change, measure and keep the same. Answer questions linked to the observations.

Science lesson for lower key stage 2, looking at the working scientifically skills, based on exploring magnets and their strength - how far can a magnet attract paper-clips from with different materials between them. LO: To run different types of scientific enquiries to help answer relevant questions. Understand what a variable is. Identify what to change, measure and keep the same. Answer questions linked to the observations.

LO: To explore the place value of increasingly complex decimal numbers. Read and write decimal numbers to 4 decimal places. Break down the place value of digits within a 4 decimal place number. Explain how to use place value to compare the value of decimal numbers. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity.

LO: To efficiently apply column addition to problem solving. Achieve – I can set-up and use column addition for a full variety of number combinations. Challenge – I can ensure I am only applying column addition as the most efficient solution. Aspire – I can implement an accurate process when multiple additions are needed in a problem. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity.

Use of RUDE - read, underline, decide, estimate - the four steps to prepare to solve a worded problem. Finding half way between starter task. L.O.-To utilise addition and subtraction in multi-step problems. Achieve: I can identify when to use addition and subtraction in multi-step worded problems. Challenge: I can use estimation to self-check my working out during multi-step problems. Aspire: I can explain the reasons for my chosen method of solving a multi-step problem. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity.

Children are cursed on entering the classroom and must follow a multi-step addition and subtraction challenge to create the counter-curse that will allow them to safely leave the room. Themed around Harry Potter. Focuses on use of estimation to allow for accurate problem solving and identification of your own errors. Accurate retrieval of information then use of column addition/subtraction also worked on. L.O. - To implement estimation as a self-check for addition and subtraction. Achieve: I can choose appropriate rounded values to perform estimates. Challenge: I can regularly self-check my workings using estimations. Aspire: I can explain why my estimation provides a good self-check for the answer. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Rounding starter activity.

L.O.-To develop the use of place value manipulation for multiplication. Achieve – I can multiply whole numbers by 10, 100 and 1000. Challenge – I can manipulate place value to multiply decimal numbers by 10, 100 and 1000. Aspire – I can explain the process of place value manipulation for the multiplication of complex decimals. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity.

Science lesson for lower key stage 2, looking at the working scientifically skills, based on measuring the height a surface ramp needs to be raised before different objects begin to slide down the surface. LO: To explore how forces make objects move on different surfaces. Compare how different objects move on a surface. Compare how the same objects move on different surfaces. Explain how forces are working on the objects.

LO: To efficiently apply column subtraction to problem solving. Achieve – I can set-up column subtraction for a full variety of number combinations. Challenge – I can accurately carry out the column subtraction process for increasing complexity. Aspire – I can explain how to most efficiently utilise a mix of mental and written methods. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Arithmetic starter activity.

A hook lesson, inviting pupils to embark on the Titanic’s maiden voyage. Pupil’s can be given a letter for either 1st, 2nd or 3rd class. They then investigate which class their letter is for. And on solving this can be given their boarding pass. Then exploring the features of a formal letter. Ready to write a formal persuasive letter arguing for or against the treatment of the different classes. (Set up class in different classes for extra hook and hands on experience of disparity between experiences on the Titanic.) L.O. - To explore the features found in a formal letter. Achieve - I can identify examples of formal language. Challenge - I can include formal language within my own writing. Aspire - I can describe the impact of formal language.

Titanic themed literacy lesson for upper key stage 2 pupils. (Year 5 and 6) Exploring use of colons, recapping their use to write lists and emphasising how they work differently to lists with commas. Further looking at colons being used to add additional information after a main clause. LO: To incorporate the use of colons in my writing. Achieve: I can use colons correctly in sentences with a list. Challenge: I can use colons to clarify information in a main clause. Aspire: I can explain how colons can be applied as a writing tool to create emphasis.

LO: To use place value manipulation in mental division. Achieve – I can divide multiples of 10,100 and 1000 by 10, 100 and 1000. Challenge – I can manipulate place value to divide numbers by 10, 100 and 1000. Aspire – I can apply place value manipulation for the division of complex decimals Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Multiplications starter activity. Connection, removing zeros trick. Activation building on place value shift - have pupils working with number cards. Activity - differentiated to three levels. Demo - applying to SATs style question. Additional sats style questions for appropriate skills.

Pupils can learn about Darwin and the studies he undertook. Then explore the adaptations of animals to survive in their environment. LO: To identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and understand adaptation may lead to evolution. Achieve – I can investigate and draw finch beaks from the Galapagos islands. Challenge – I can recognise that the beak shapes are varied on different islands depending on the type of food available. Aspire – I can explain using the keywords how the beak shapes have evolved over the years. Upper KS2 Biology Science lessons. Evolution and Inheritance. For year 5 or 6. Tasks - Connection learning about Darwin. Activation - class discussions and queries about evolutionary characteristics . Activity - investigate the conditions on four of the different Galapagos islands to consider how Finches would have adapted. Demo - evolution game.

Titanic themed apostrophes lesson. Looking at their accurate use for possession. Upper KS2. Year 5 and 6. Explores the understanding of possession. The misconceptions of plurals. Applied to writing and correcting sentences. Then their use in SATS style SPAG questions. LO: To understand the purpose of apostrophes and how to use them accurately in my writing. Aspire: I can use apostrophes in my writing and justify why they are appropriate. Challenge: I can accurately apply apostrophes to my writing and understand their purpose. Achieve: I can identify where apostrophes should go in a word .

LO: To use the recall of multiplication facts in solving division. Achieve – I can use multiplication facts to solve their inverse division. Challenge – I can use multiplication facts to solve divisions where the multiples of 10, 100 and 1000. Aspire – I can apply a process of cancelling down for the dividend and divisor. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Multiplications starter activity. Connection. Activation Activity. Demo

L.O.-To develop an accurate application of written multiplication methods. Achieve – I can set-up column multiplication in a functional form. Challenge – I can solve column multiplications covering a variety of number forms. Aspire – I can explain how I am applying column multiplication in an efficient method. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Multiplications starter activity. Connection. Activation Activity. Demo

L.O.- To make efficient use of written multiplication as a problem-solving tool. Achieve – I can set-up column multiplication in a functional form. Challenge – I can solve column multiplications covering a variety of number forms. Aspire – I can explain how I am applying column multiplication in an efficient method. Maths. Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. arithmetic starter activity. Connection. Activation. Activity. Demo Working towards multi digit column multiplication and use with decimals. Calculating the area of room floor space.

L.O: To explore the methods for dividing with fractions. Aspire – I can explain the process of ensuring my answers are in their most efficient form. Challenge - I can divide mixed number fractions by a whole number. Achieve – I can divide a proper fraction by a whole number or proper fraction. Maths/Numeracy lesson for KS2, year 4, 5 or 6 depending on how you aim it. Dividing fractions with a focus on using a method called… Keep, change, flip, so that the same methods for handling the multiplication of fractions can be used.