Tag / Year 5
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That eternal question: how do I get pupils to read more?
What is the most effective way of encouraging pupils in Years 5 and 6 to read more? It is generally agreed (to the point of it almost becoming a truism) that the best…
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Contemporary literature extracts to keep pupils engaged
Support KS2 pupils in maintaining positive attitudes to reading. There are so many incredible books being published every month by authors who are striving to entertain, educate and inspire their readers. How…
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Maths problem solving is for life
Maths is very much a part of problem solving in our society, from budgeting to calculating football league tables, but it is not seen in this way by children.
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How open ended can maths be?
Start to learn problem-solving strategies which will help not just in maths, but in all aspects of life.
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Give me a title
Some children will respond to “What is a Butterphant?” with images and ideas flashing into their minds. Others may respond – “I don’t know what to write”. Frustrating.
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Time to play with the language
What is the most effective way of teaching parts of speech and punctuation?
Imagine taking each individual element of the KS2 SPaG agenda and building a creative activity with which all the children in the class could become involved. What would the result be?
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If ever there was a need for problem solving …
As children get used to the idea of exploring ideas and seeing new approaches, the more it benefits them as individuals, and society as a whole.
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Maths is irrelevant
There is a tendency among some adults to suggest that maths is irrelevant to their daily lives. And yet of course we all know that to be a fully functioning adult, one…
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We have a crisis
How can we help children to be able to distinguish factual information from fantasy?
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I play therefore I learn
What is the single most effective way of teaching English grammar at Key Stage 2? Give children the chance to play with and utilise the grammar they have learned.
