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DS has just finished y3 and, after the optional SATs, has been levelled a 5b. I know this is an excellent level at his age and am glad school have finally tested him to his level after years of thinking he wasn't actually talented at maths like we thought he was.
What would your school do with a child at this level? I had a meeting with the HT last week before they broke up and he promised that they could set him work within the class that would challenge him but that he'd have to sit through the 'carpet time' at the beginning of each lesson first and then work his way to the more challenging work during each lesson.
Will he get bored/frustrated sitting through the beginning of each lesson? Will he switch off and not bother once he finally gets to doing the work that will challenge him?
DH and I are quite concerned but willing to give school a chance. But how long would you give it before going in and demanding asking for something more at your child's level?
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mathsthinking · 21/07/2013 22:54
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