Homework (Year 6)
Year 6 Homework
Due in: Friday
As we head into year 6, it is increasingly important that children should complete homework with greater independence. Therefore, we are expecting all children to try to complete the maths homework by themselves, using the year 6 prompt sheets as necessary (these are available at the bottom of each term's table). The purpose of these activities is to encourage a continuous recall of maths facts which will prepare them for their SATs and for year 7. Pupils are asked to answer similar questions as their morning maths (which is completed independently every morning in class). If your child would like an extension to the work provided, please see the links for the Primary Maths Challenge and the NRich investigations in the helpful resources row. We have secured each child with a DoodleMaths account this year, and ask that all year 6 children ensure that they are in the 'Green Zone' each week...little and often is the best approach to manage this.
In addition to maths, we may also be asking pupils to complete comprehension activities, the purpose of which is to enhance reading skills as well as boosting their reading stamina (they have a considerable amount of text to read within a short time in the SATs – 2000+ words in 2019 compared to 1500 in prior years). We still expect pupils to read at least five times per week for a minimum of 15 minutes as per the home-school agreement. Anything above this quantity of five times will allow your child the chance to qualify for the platinum reading treats so please ensure that your child has their home link book signed by a parent/carer every day. We are really trying to stress to all of the children the importance of reading; therefore, if they do not have their book signed consistently they will lose some of their values time.
Occasionally, we may ask for additional research tasks to be completed. This may be because the research around this subject is vital in order to complete the lesson in class, and it avoids taking too much time out of the year 6 timetable.
Finally, each week pupils will need to practice their spellings. For this, we expect pupils to evidence how they have practised their spellings (eg with a quick test or through repetition) and their test will be recorded at the back of their spelling books. If your child would like to extend themselves further with their spelling, they can complete a word investigation from this list of 100 words to sharpen your expression list.
Homework will be set and returned every Friday. If your child is struggling to complete their homework, they must see their teacher or LSA before the Friday hand-in date. As mentioned above, please use the prompt sheets at the bottom of the table as guidance also.
Times table booklets will also need to be brought in completed for the week on Friday, and reading records will return to being handed in daily.
Any incomplete tasks will need to be completed during Friday lunchtime.
Homework will self-marked by the child.
Autumn Homework
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Week 1 (Set Friday 13th September) |
6 x tables |
Applications for House Captain |
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Week 2 (Set Friday 20th September) |
7 x tables |
The Water Cycle comprehension |
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Week 3 (Set Friday 27th September) |
8 x tables |
UK seas and rivers worksheet |
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Week 4 (Set Friday 4th October) |
9 x tables |
My Eternal Journey comprehension |
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Week 5 (Set Friday 11th October) |
11 x tables |
Claude Monet research (see sheet for more information) |
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Week 6 (Set Friday 18th October) |
12 x tables |
Water Safety comprehension |
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Week 7 (Set Friday 25th October) |
All ready for test |
Research a major river (see sheet for more information) |
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Week 8 (Set Friday 8th November) |
3 x tables (if req'd) |
Design your own Healthy Living poster (see week 8 sheet for more information) |
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Week 9 (Set Friday 15th November) |
4 x tables (if req'd) |
Please click this link for homework research |
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Week 10 (Set Friday 22nd November) |
6 x tables (if req'd) |
Design (and cook?) your healthy meal (see week 10 sheet for more information) |
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Week 11 (Set Friday 29th November) |
7 x tables (if req'd) |
Book review to share in class...what has been your favourite book this term? |
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Week 12 (Set Friday 6th December) |
8 x tables (if req'd) |
A Soldiers Surprise comprehension |
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Week 13 (Set Friday 13th December) |
All tables, ready for Beat the Clock test |
A Victorian Christmas comprehension |
| Helpful Resources |
Spring Homework
| Week | Main | Extras |
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Week 1 (Set Thursday 4th January) |
Week 1 |
Be in the Green Zone for Doodle Maths |
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Week 2 (Set Thursday 11th January) |
Week 2 |
Frederick Catherwood Comprehension Be in the Green Zone for Doodle Maths |
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Week 3 (Set Thursday 18th January) |
Week 3 |
Aztecs and Maya comparisons comprehension Be in the Green Zone for Doodle Maths |
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Week 4 (Set Thursday 25th January) |
Week 4 |
Maya legacy project (see homework sheet for details) Be in the Green Zone for Doodle Maths |
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Week 5 (Set Thursday 1st February) |
Week 5 |
Maya legacy project (see homework sheet for details) Be in the Green Zone for Doodle Maths |
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Week 6 (Set Thursday 8th February) |
Week 6 |
Titanic research (see homework sheet for details) Be in the Green Zone for Doodle Maths |
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Week 7 (Set Thursday 22nd February) |
Week 7 |
Titanic research (see homework sheet for details) Be in the Green Zone for Doodle Maths |
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Week 8 (Set Thursday 29th February) |
Week 8 |
PDL Jobs Questionnaire and Proforma for responses Be in the Green Zone for Doodle Maths |
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Week 9 (Set Thursday 7th March) |
Week 9 |
Be in the Green Zone for Doodle Maths Grammar Hammer (optional) |
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Week 10 (Set Thursday 14th March) |
Week 10 |
(Superhero Facts) Be in the Green Zone for Doodle Maths |
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Week 11 (Set Thursday 21st March) |
(Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets) Be in the Green Zone for Doodle Maths |
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Week 12 (Set Thursday 28th March) |
This Easter, we would like children to complete their own revision for maths and English. This could be from completing Doodle Maths or Doodle English, working through their CGP revision booklets or completing some of the activities to the right. This will be collated on Thursday 18th of April and shared with their class where HPs will be rewarded for effort. |
Be in the Green Zone for Doodle Maths |
| Helpful Resources |
Primary Maths Challenge link to past papers Be in the Green Zone for Doodle Maths |
Summer Homework
| Week | Main | Extras |
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Week 1 (Set Thursday 18th April) |
DoodleMaths and DoodleEnglish |
Florence Nightingale comprehension Be in the Green Zone for Doodle Maths |
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Week 2 to 4 (Set Thursday 25th April) |
Relaxation bingo alongside revision and completion of CGP booklets (see column opposite for helpful links). |
Jobs for children comprehension SPAG terminology, Spelling rules English DoodleEnglish Maths DoodleMaths Be in the Green Zone for Doodle Maths |
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Week 5 (Set Thursday 16th May) |
Greatest Victorian Project | |
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Week 6 (Set Thursday 23rd May) |
Audition pieces for the Leaver's Performance | |
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Week 7 (Set Thursday 7th June) |
Rehearse songs/lines for the Leaver's Performance | |
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Week 8 (Set Thursday 15th June) |
Rehearse songs/lines for the Leaver's Performance | History project due 8th July |
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Week 10 (Set Thursday 22nd June) |
Rehearse songs/lines for the Leaver's Performance | |
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Week 11 (Set Thursday 29th June) |
Rehearse songs/lines for the Leaver's Performance | |
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Week 12 (Set Thursday 6th July) |
Rehearse songs/lines for the Leaver's Performance |
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| Helpful Resources |
