Children in Y3/4 have several pieces of homework to complete:

• Spellings (set and tested weekly)
• Maths homework books (set fortnightly)
• Reading (checked weekly)

On top of this regular homework, we would expect that children should also spend some time each week practising their times tables, reading age-appropriate texts and using MyMaths. Class teachers will set and check all homework.

 

WEDNESDAY

Spellings (weekly)

Starting the week beginning Monday 8th September, your child will be set spelling homework via Spelling Shed. Please ensure your child logs in on the 'School Username' tab and use our school ID (#129459) alongside your child's unique username and password, which will be stuck into your child's planner. Once logged in, your child needs to choose the 'assignment' tab, where they will see that week's assignment; they must then press 'play'. They will see a screen which gives a 'take test' option as well as a number of games they can use to practise that week's spelling list. Children should practise their spellings using these games, at least three times per week, at which point they should then take the test. Once they begin the test, they will get only one try at the 10 spellings, so they must feel confident that they will achieve a score of at least 6 out of 10 before they start. The children will have one week to complete the three games as well as the test, which will be checked by your child's spelling teacher every Wednesday.

Your child will have been shown how to access their spelling assignment within a spelling lesson. However, if you have any issues with this at home, please see your class teacher, who will be happy to help.

Maths (fortnightly)

This is set fortnightly using MathShed. Your child's log in is the same as the one for Spelling Shed (the website link, etc. is also identical).

 

LIBRARY DAY

Reading (weekly)

Children in Year 3/4 are expected to read daily; in addition, they must read aloud to an adult at least 3 times each week. You should sign your child's planner on the dates that they read to you, as we will expect children to have at least three signatures per week to evidence their reading.

 

Further Information

Homework Projects

There will be one homework project per year and these will replace the children's usual homework (more details will be given about these during the year).