KS2 Taster Course

Day 2

Welcome to your free taster course!
Are you ready to tackle today’s lessons? We have two brilliant tutorials in English and Maths waiting for you.

English

In today’s English tutorial, Alana will be taking you through the key aspects of How to Plan a Story. This is a wonderful skill for a child to master, allowing them to unleash their imagination. One of our examiners top tips when planning a story is- Keep settings and minor characters to a minimum, as it can get confusing for your reader.

To complete today’s English assignment, follow these 2 steps

  1. Watch the video, taking notes if necessary
  2. Take the reinforcement quiz to check your understanding

1. Writing: How to Plan a Story

2. How to Plan a Story Quiz

Take the quiz to reinforce what you have just learned and put your new English reading skill into practice.

Maths

Today in Maths, Patricia will be helping your through a Money Problem.

To complete the Maths assignment, just

  1. Try the question for yourself first on a blank piece of paper, then click on the image to reveal the model answer
  2. Watch the tutorial video to ensure you fully understand the solution and workings
  3. Download the workbook of additional practice questions on the same topic for further retrieval practice

Olex's Tip of the Day

Always remember to give the correct units in your answer! 

1. Try the question

First, ask your child to attempt the question below. Testing your child on a topic they have learned is critical to Retrieval Practice. Once they’ve tried the question, click on the image to see the answer.

2. Watch the tutorial

Further Practice

Now that you’ve followed the video, why not practice some more Money Problem questions by downloading the practice workbook on the link below.