Key Stage 2 year 6 SATS 2016 ... have caused quite a level of controversy this year, although the results have just been published. According to the Department of Education, 53% of pupils met the new expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics 66% of pupils met the new expected standard in reading 70% of pupils met the new expected standard in … [Read more...]
The best selling maths games for primary school students.
There's a seemingly endless supply of past papers (and 3minutemaths.co.uk is no exception :-) ), but sometimes it just helps to take a break and [easyazon_link keywords="maths game" locale="UK" tag="matwra-21"]play a maths game[/easyazon_link] ... or probably any game. I'm sure that many students, faced with the prospect of yet another 'arithmetic' or 'reasoning' paper, … [Read more...]
Solve algebra problems step by step the Mathway..way
A step by step approach to solve algebra problems, can be a little difficult for some students .. Mathway is an excellent online resource that encourages you to see a logical progression through each of the steps. As algebra represents around a quarter of a typical exam paper, it's useful to have a solid 'step by step' approach that can be used to solve many of the GCSE … [Read more...]
Help with Year 6 KS2 maths SATS revision cards
..There's a lot of support available for KS2 maths SATS revision .. from past papers to online games, many website feature an amazing array of resources. Even this post is a continuation from the National Curriculum Year 6 SAT tests. Although the tests are typically more 'low key' in the classroom. Many students are unaware that they are taking a national assessment. … [Read more...]
Let your brain take the strain in learning to concentrate
Have you ever asked your brain a question? Not the Homer Simpson two way dialogue - although I'm sure this happens to me frequently. Just simply asking your brain can lead to some amazing results. Take a pub quiz question, such as the name of a well known actor. It's just 'on the tip of your tongue' but you can't think of the answer just now. You go on to talk about other … [Read more...]