Where should we start? DD is currently in Year Four.
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Where should we start? DD is currently in Year Four.
My DD is currently in Year Four. I know she will have to do:
a. Maths (MA) - 50 minutes
b. English (EN) - 45 minutes
c. Verbal Reasoning (VR) - 50 minutes
And it will be GL assessment for South Wilts Grammar school.
I'm not sure how to jump into this? Someone has pointed me in the direction of the shop on here for Wiltshire specific books but they were obviously full size practise papers. I was wondering about starting with bite size stuff so my DD doesn't get scared off?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Is there a general skills book I can get or something like that? Or daily papers with with just a few questions?
a. Maths (MA) - 50 minutes
b. English (EN) - 45 minutes
c. Verbal Reasoning (VR) - 50 minutes
And it will be GL assessment for South Wilts Grammar school.
I'm not sure how to jump into this? Someone has pointed me in the direction of the shop on here for Wiltshire specific books but they were obviously full size practise papers. I was wondering about starting with bite size stuff so my DD doesn't get scared off?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Is there a general skills book I can get or something like that? Or daily papers with with just a few questions?
Re: Where should we start? DD is currently in Year Four.
You have plenty of time, don't start until year 5 for a start. The as you say, start bite size, nothing too big or scary, and build up a little a get closer, but mine never did a full practice paper.SouthWiltsGrammer wrote:My DD is currently in Year Four. I know she will have to do:
a. Maths (MA) - 50 minutes
b. English (EN) - 45 minutes
c. Verbal Reasoning (VR) - 50 minutes
And it will be GL assessment for South Wilts Grammar school.
I'm not sure how to jump into this? Someone has pointed me in the direction of the shop on here for Wiltshire specific books but they were obviously full size practise papers. I was wondering about starting with bite size stuff so my DD doesn't get scared off?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Is there a general skills book I can get or something like that? Or daily papers with with just a few questions?
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Re: Where should we start? DD is currently in Year Four.
Thank you for your reply, I wanted to take advantage of the long summer holiday as my DD is always looking for stuff to do when she is sick of playing/reading. I'm definitely looking for bite size stuff though!Yamin151 wrote:You have plenty of time, don't start until year 5 for a start. The as you say, start bite size, nothing too big or scary, and build up a little a get closer, but mine never did a full practice paper.SouthWiltsGrammer wrote:My DD is currently in Year Four. I know she will have to do:
a. Maths (MA) - 50 minutes
b. English (EN) - 45 minutes
c. Verbal Reasoning (VR) - 50 minutes
And it will be GL assessment for South Wilts Grammar school.
I'm not sure how to jump into this? Someone has pointed me in the direction of the shop on here for Wiltshire specific books but they were obviously full size practise papers. I was wondering about starting with bite size stuff so my DD doesn't get scared off?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Is there a general skills book I can get or something like that? Or daily papers with with just a few questions?
Re: Where should we start? DD is currently in Year Four.
Just a thought as the exam is over two years away the format might change, the fashion seems to be cem see other regions for details, so a more general approach focusing on vocab, literacy and numeracy might be best whatever the future holds.
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Re: Where should we start? DD is currently in Year Four.
Thank you for your reply.stevew61 wrote:Just a thought as the exam is over two years away the format might change, the fashion seems to be cem see other regions for details, so a more general approach focusing on vocab, literacy and numeracy might be best whatever the future holds.
I don't thinks it's over two years away though, I think it's more like 17 months away? The test is in September time for South Wilts Girls Grammar. My DD will take it at the beginning of Year six I thought?
Re: Where should we start? DD is currently in Year Four.
Reading everyday is important. You could spend some time everyday discussing what she has read focussing on vocabulary and comprehension. You could maybe ask her to write a review once she has completed the book.
As for Maths, try to work on mental maths skills, time tables and word problems.
This should be sufficient at this stage. Good luck!
As for Maths, try to work on mental maths skills, time tables and word problems.
This should be sufficient at this stage. Good luck!
Re: Where should we start? DD is currently in Year Four.
You are right about 17 months but keep an eye out for any consultations on change.
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Re: Where should we start? DD is currently in Year Four.
stevew61 wrote:You are right about 17 months but keep an eye out for any consultations on change.
I'm definitely going to keep an eye on the school website. Thank you!
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Re: Where should we start? DD is currently in Year Four.
I would make a gentle start. By September it will be your turn next. Smiths have some excellent books for Y4 that I would recommend. Is your English paper comprehension only or creative writing as well? DG
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Re: Where should we start? DD is currently in Year Four.
The English paper is: Reading, Comprehension, Spelling , Punctuation and Grammar.Daogroupie wrote:I would make a gentle start. By September it will be your turn next. Smiths have some excellent books for Y4 that I would recommend. Is your English paper comprehension only or creative writing as well? DG
Over the past four weeks we have been working through the IPS starter series verbal reasoning as a way of jumping in which she has found mostly OK. We've been using the method and technique book to go with it. I definitely like working to work books otherwise I feel like I'm drowning a bit! Any general books you can recommend from WH Smiths that we can wade our way through? I think I mentioned upthread that South Wilts Grammar is currently GL assessment so I need to keep that in mind.
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