Literacy

 

• Analysing and comparing structures of different fiction genres.
• Writing non-fiction in the form of recount of events, instructions, explanations and factual presentations.
• Developing an active attitude towards reading, seeking answers and empathising with characters.
• Discussing, proof-reading and editing writing for clarity and correctness.
• Studying and using the basic conventions of standard English, including spelling strategies, vocabulary extension and grammatical awareness

 

Maths / Numeracy

 

• Reading and writing whole numbers.
• Multiplying and dividing positive integers up to 10,000.
• Estimating and approximating.
• Using fraction and decimal notation to two decimal places.
• Calculating mentally, using tables, doubling and halving.
• Problem solving through calculating, investigating using all four operations and explaining methods and reasoning.
• Organising and interpreting data in tables, charts and graphs, including computer generated tables.
• Finding modes.
• Using, reading and writing metric units including time.
• Understanding area and formula, including calculating perimeters.
• Recognising and classifying properties of 2D and 3D shapes, and lines of symmetry.
• Recognising positions and directions, including co-ordinates.
• Understanding and using angle measure in degrees.

 

Geography, the topic areas covered in Geography in Year 5 are:

 

• Water
• Coasts
• Hurricanes
• Tornadoes
• Tropical Rain Forests

 

History, we concentrate on one period, The Tudors.

 

I.C.T. The topic areas covered in I.C.T in Year 5 are:

 

• Developing presentational skills through word processing using a wide range of presentational tools.
• Graphical modelling using a range of drawing software.
• Collecting data using questionnaires
• Designing branching databases.
• Internet based research which is linked to a cross curricular theme.
• Introduction to e-mails.

 

P.H.S.E. The topic areas covered in P.S.H.E. in Year 5 are:

 

• Respecting other people
• The environment
• Diversity of cultures

 

Science, the topic areas covered in Science in Year 5 are:

 

• Healthy Living
• Life Cycles and Food Chains
• Animal Classification
• Solids, liquids and gases
• The Solar System