I am the Year 5 teacher at Marlfields Primary Academy and have worked here since 2015. The children will tell you that my favourite subject is Maths and I love showing them how fascinating it can be.
What to expect in year 5
In Year 5, children are expected to be much more independent. They will be responsible for their attitude to learning which will mean they will make great progress. Building resilience is an excellent way to support your child.
Reading
Reading is not just important for the development of your child in English lessons but across all subject areas. We expect every child to read to an adult at home frequently – daily reading is known to be the best way to improve your child’s English skills. Once your child has read to you, please record the page numbers and initial in their planners.
Homework
English and Maths homework will be set on a Friday, to be completed by the following Thursday. Tasks will be set online and you should have your child’s usernames and passwords, any problems please ask. The children should also be practicing their times tables daily to ensure they are secure all the way up to 12 x 12. Spellings will be given out on a Monday ready for a quick test on Fridays. Regular practise is the best way to improve your child’s spelling.
