Understanding texts, from stories to information pieces.
- Finding and using details in a text
- Working out what is implied
- Vocabulary in context
How we prepareWeekly reading across unfamiliar text types, with a chat about how to find each answer.
One writing task, a narrative or persuasive piece.
- Ideas and a clear point of view
- Structure and paragraphing
- Sentence variety and word choice
How we prepareTimed prompts with feedback on structure and ideas, practised in the same format as the test.
Spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Spelling common and tricky words
- Sentence structure and grammar
- Punctuation, including commas and apostrophes
How we prepareShort, regular practice, so rules become habits.
Number, algebra, measurement, geometry, statistics and probability.
- Multi-step word problems
- Reading graphs and tables
- Using a calculator wisely where allowed
How we prepareTest-style questions practised for every strand, with a focus on showing working.