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To ask teacher to correct report?

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TheCountessOfGrantham · 14/02/2022 08:54

Just that really. Got DS's mid year report (he's 6) and it says his maths target is to learn to count to twenty and say and write the numbers.

He can already do this? He's really quite a little whiz in maths, he can add, subtract, multiply, divide, spot a pattern, plot a line on a basic graph... count to twenty? Really?

They've got readings and writing targets right, so I assume it's not just a generic report. I'm confused because at parents evening his class teacher said he was impressed with his maths and he was really far ahead.

Should I ask the teacher why that's his maths target? Or do teachers hate it when parents do this? If it was something like learning times tables I'd get it, but counting to twenty is something he could do before he even started school.

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Italiandreams · 14/02/2022 09:42

I would probably approach this by checking the target is correct- just say he has been able to confidently do this for a while at home, and you want to be sure he is showing them this in school. ( I'm sure he is if he is a confident mathematician), hopefully she will realise the mistake quickly.

With my teacher head on, I know it's not a big deal in the scheme of things but with my parent head on I would want the report to reflect what my child is capable of.

Italiandreams · 14/02/2022 09:44

Also can he write all the numbers correctly? The right way round

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TheCountessOfGrantham · 14/02/2022 09:46

@Italiandreams

Also can he write all the numbers correctly? The right way round
He can, yes.
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Italiandreams · 14/02/2022 09:52

Just query with the teacher then, hopefully they will clarify and correct the mistake

Somethingsnappy · 14/02/2022 09:58

Yes, definitely enquire about this. It sounds very strange.

headintheproverbial · 14/02/2022 10:06

I wouldn't get your knickers in a knot but yes of course you can politely query it.

HappyDays40 · 14/02/2022 10:09

I think most reception children are adept at counting to 20.

KZKZ001 · 14/02/2022 10:18

Year 2 teacher here. Agree with above. For most children that is achieved at reception. (Counting) and writing numbers (early year 1)

SarahAndQuack · 14/02/2022 10:22

I'm not sure I would bother given you've already talked to the teacher at parents' evening.

Pinkflipflop85 · 14/02/2022 10:24

Can he spell all numbers 0-20 correctly?

SarahAndQuack · 14/02/2022 10:24

(I mean, because it's obviously a mistake, but you know the teacher knows his maths is good, so it's unlikely it's a mistake reflecting what they're actually doing with him in class.)

Mistressiggi · 14/02/2022 10:28

Was this target expressed as a code on a report OP? As probably a mistake then!
I would mention it just as it might be passed on to his next teacher - if there is a new report before he gets a new teacher I might not bother.

Splashinginpuddles15 · 14/02/2022 10:28

I am a teacher , although secondary . Every now and again and error can slip in . We can change it and reprint it , it’s not a problem at all. I would be happy to do that .

Thewindwhispers · 14/02/2022 10:32

It has nothing to do with your child- schools like to make bright kids look dumb on paper in the early years so they can triumphantly show Ofsted how much progress they’ve made at the school by year six.

Mistressiggi · 14/02/2022 10:38
Hmm
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TheCountessOfGrantham · 14/02/2022 10:44

@HappyDays40

I think most reception children are adept at counting to 20.
He's year one!
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TheCountessOfGrantham · 14/02/2022 10:45

@Thewindwhispers

It has nothing to do with your child- schools like to make bright kids look dumb on paper in the early years so they can triumphantly show Ofsted how much progress they’ve made at the school by year six.
What? Not sure this can be true
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Italiandreams · 14/02/2022 10:55

If he is year one it's probably what most children are working on ( the writing and ordering) he may be above that so no harm in clarifying.

KittensTeaAndCake · 14/02/2022 10:59

@Thewindwhispers

It has nothing to do with your child- schools like to make bright kids look dumb on paper in the early years so they can triumphantly show Ofsted how much progress they’ve made at the school by year six.

I would've said you're talking nonsense but after having four DC go through the system I tend to agree with you.
It's all about their stats.

Fritilleries · 14/02/2022 11:06

Probably a copy/paste error. It happens.

melj1213 · 14/02/2022 11:11

If you are going to enquire about it then I would do so in the form of "DSs report said his maths target is to learn to count to twenty and say and write the numbers. This is something he has been doing confidently and consistently at home for a years, is this not also the case in school? If not, why was this not flagged up at parents evening? Can you clarify whether this is an admin error or is something we need to look into. Thanks"

BlueBloodedBlue · 14/02/2022 11:23

Is your surname late in the alphabet?

I ask because there were often errors in DC's reports as we have late letter and teachers are tired by the time they get to us!!

TheHoptimist · 14/02/2022 11:32

@HappyDays40

I think most reception children are adept at counting to 20.
Reciting numbers to 20 maybe but deeply understanding counting and the conservation of number not
TheHoptimist · 14/02/2022 11:33

@Thewindwhispers

It has nothing to do with your child- schools like to make bright kids look dumb on paper in the early years so they can triumphantly show Ofsted how much progress they’ve made at the school by year six.
As Ofsted don’t look at progress and currently national progress is ks1 to ks2 your comment makes no sense
SafferUpNorth · 14/02/2022 11:49

Sounds like a simple copy and paste error... we had one of those on DS report in his primary school. Just query it with the school.