2022_Information_for_parents_Multiplication_tables_check
Welcome to Year 4
Welcome to the Autumn term. We have lots of exciting units of work this half term, which I am sure the children are really going to enjoy. In English, we start on the shores of Loch Ness, where the children will become investigative journalists and explore the truth about the Loch Ness Monster.
We will also start our work on Africa. We will explore the many diverse countries within the continent as well as delving into the rich history.
In Maths we will start by looking at numbers to 10,000 before moving on to addition and subtraction.
Class Information
PE Days
Our PE days will change each half term. Until October we will be doing PE on Thursday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. Our unit is Gymnastics this half term. Children will be doing this in the school hall, so need to be wearing school PE kits on this day.
Swimming
We are still awaiting information from Penwortham Leisure Centre about when swimming will recommence. We are hoping after half term.
When we do return to swimming on a Wednesday afternoon – Please ensure that your child has their swimming kit in school on Wednesdays. They will also need a swim hat and goggles (if you have consented to this), a towel and a bag to put them in.
Tuesday Afternoon
On Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Teague will be teaching the children, she will be teaching RE and French.
Multiplication Times Table Check
During Year 4 the children will undergo a Multiplication Times Tables Check. This will take place in June, I have attached the information for this years check, for your information. I will send the updated link as soon as it becomes available.
The check involves 25 multiplication questions, the children will have 6 seconds to answer each question. It will be completed in school alongside myself and will be done on an iPad. The best way to support your child with this is by using the Soundcheck feature on TTRS. This works in exactly the same way the check will. We will do lots of this in class.
Please do not worry If your child does not enjoy TTRS (Times Tables Rock Star) There are lots of other ways we can embed times tables knowledge. Eg, songs, booklets, worksheets, practical activities and games. If you would like any support with this at home, please let me know and I am happy to send home activities.
We start by recapping the 3 times tables in year 4 but will quickly move through the rest as the year goes on. I will keep you informed on what we are working on In class.
Mrs. Dugdale and Miss. Huke
