My DS is in Y3 and is very good at maths.
We have asked his teacher for stretching homework but she implied he is doing fine and doesn't need it. We have been giving him previous and made up questions to keep him ticking over.
The teacher pointed us at the CGP Year 5 book, saying he would be fine with the material. www.cgpbooks.co.uk/Parent/whoAreYou.book_M5Q23
Now, I know for a fact that he won't yet have been taught some material in this book, so am nervous about 'teaching' him new material, not because I can't do it but because it may be a different method to what the teacher will use. There will, of course, be some material which is an extension of Y3/Y4 methods.
I have also come across Teaching for Mastery.
www.ncetm.org.uk/public/files/23305607/Mastery_Assessment_Y3_High_Res.pdf
This suggests gaining a deeper understanding of a subject before moving onto new material.
Does anyone have any similar experiences.
Thanks.
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stubiff · 28/05/2016 13:26
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