KS2 Taster Course
Day 3
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
Today’s English tutorial is with Carla, focusing on a module within the Reading part of the curriculum: Explaining Thoughts and Actions. Being able to read a passage and extract relevant information with justification, is a useful foundational skill for your child.
Top tip: When your child is watching the tutorial, remind them they can always pause it if they need more time to read the extract or take in information.Â
To complete today’s English assignment, follow these 3 steps
- Watch the video, taking notes if necessary
- Take the reinforcement quiz to check your understanding
- Try the additional engagement activities to further boost your learning
1. Reading: Explaining Thoughts and Actions
2. Explaining Thoughts and Actions Quiz
Take the quiz to reinforce what you have just learned and put your new English reading skill into practice.
Additional Activities
After completing the quiz, try some of our additional activities that further support your Micro Learning block of this key English reading skill. Just click on the image below to download the activity and accompanying answer.
Maths
Today in Maths, we’re focusing on Subtracting Whole Numbers with Patricia. This is a key skill that will be valuable for your child to master, as it will frequently appear throughout their studies.
To complete the Maths assignment, just
- Try the question for yourself first on a blank piece of paper, then click on the image to reveal the model answer
- Watch the tutorial video to ensure you fully understand the solution and workings
- Download the workbook of additional practice questions on the same topic for further retrieval practice
Olex's Tip of the Day
Remember to visit earlier topics and easier questions. In doing this your child will ensure they have an excellent foundational knowledge of Maths skills, which will be key when they progress to tackling more difficult techniques.
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 Subtracting Whole Numbers questions by downloading the practice workbook through the link below.
