Workbooks - level ahead or correct level?

[preponderings]

I usually get some workbooks to work through in the easter and summer holidays with the DC. Eldest has SN and would forget everything over a break. Consequently, I've always bought the youngest something to do too. No problems at school, consistently does well in all tests. I'm ordering stuff now.

Do I get the books for the school year she is in currently as a revision and consolidation for her?

Or do I get the books for the following school year?

I think it depends on the age and level but as a special needs teacher I would advise doing what she can already do.

1. Over learning / repetition of learning is vital to embed learning for everyone, especially more so with Sen. It's a strategy we use a lot and recognise as a very important part of retaining prior.

1. Homework should mostly be something they can already do; repeating prior learning in a different context and independently.

3.. Schools may have specific approaches to certain areas of a subject so you risk confusing matters if up a level.

1. Independence is a skill that needs to be taught but can only be done so via doing what they can already do. Homework at later secondary level is really independent learning/ independent application of learning.

1. If it's too hard you risk her completely going off reading and writing. Imo anything done at home should be fun and motivating so that she can see the application of her learning.

The only time I'd suggest going up a level is if the child is expressly moaning that it's too easy! And enjoys a challenge.

Oh bollocks, sorry thought it was for your eldest with sn.

Actually most of the above applies imo at primary level too. Especially as schools introduce next steps in particular ways.

Reading is probably the exception to the rule, and basic tables etc.