HOMEWORK

 Homework Procedures 

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Communication Books 

Weekly spellings are stuck into the communication books and any homework tasks are detailed here, as well as on Showbie. Your child’s spelling results each week will be added to their communication book, with a cross indicating any errors. 

The communication books can also be used to write messages to your child’s class teacher – please ensure that your child knows there is a message to be shared so that they can bring it to their teacher’s attention. 

When you hear your child read, please initial on the reading record. Your child’s reading targets can be found within the communication book. 

Mental Maths 

As mathematicians, there are certain key instant recall facts (KIRFs) that need to be learned. To help support your child with mental maths, teachers will signpost specific KIRFs (Key Instant Recall Facts) as a key focus. Additionally, one of the most effective tools in enabling these to be recalled rapidly is through the daily use of the TT Rockstars. It is suggested that the optimum usage is 3 – 5 minutes per day. More information on each KIRF, along with games and ideas for how these can be practised, can be found at Maths with a Mouse - Mental Maths with a Mouse (KIRFS).

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Showbie 

All classes will have a clearly labelled homework folder on Showbie, with folders allocated and dated for each week. Spellings will be added to these folders, as well as homework if relevant. 

A ‘Parent’s Guide to Showbie’ can be found on our website using the following link: REMOTE LEARNING | westleighjunior