Mathematics & Numeracy – During Term 3 we will be studying:

Number

· Demonstrate value of any 1 d.p. number.

· Round 1 d.p. numbers to the nearest whole number.

· Know equivalence of simple fractions.

· Find fractions of quantities.

· Recognise simple percentages and know their equivalent fractions.

· Solve a range of multiplication and division problems.

Measures

· Calculate volume.

· Use a thermometer to measure temperature.

· Apply knowledge of metric unites to real life contexts.

Handling Data

· Interpret composite bar charts.

· Extend range of vocabulary when describing likelihood of events.

Shape and Space

· Classify triangles according to their particular properties.

· Identify nets of 3D shapes. Mental Maths

· Quick recall of multiplication and division facts.

· Mentally multiply any whole number by 10 and 100.

· Find what must be added to a 1dp number to make the next whole number.

Language & Literacy – During Term 3

Talking & Listening

· Talk about what they are learning.

· Understand the techniques of persuasive language.

· Become self-directed by working on their own or with a group.

Reading (At appropriately differentiated levels)

· Engage in guided and shared reading sessions using both fiction & non-fiction texts.

· Develop our literal and inference reading comprehension skills.

Writing (At appropriately differentiated levels)

Grammar & Punctuation

· Know and understand the term ‘metaphor’ and compare with similes.

· Understand how the comma is used to embed phrases and clauses within sentences.

· Know and understand the term ‘preposition’.

· Understand and use apostrophe for contraction and possession.

Writing

· Write metaphors from original ideas.

· Write persuasively on an issue setting out and justifying a personal view.

· Write from another character’s point of view.

· Review and edit writing to produce a final form.

World Around Us (Topic Work) – This term our topic is Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Some of the activities we will be involved in are:

· Find out where our waste goes.

· Identify ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.

· Investigate how long it takes items to decompose.

· Compare and contrast Victorian and modern recycling.

· Investigate pollution (land, air and water).

· Explore how to reduce the amount of waste we produce.

· Participate in gardening activities and explore importance of our natural environment. Using ICT

· Explore: Carry out online research on Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

· Express: Create an information sheet including picture and labels.

· Evaluate: Discuss ICT work with teacher. Talk about any improvements or changes that could have been made.

· Exhibit: Save work using an appropriate file name