End of Year 6 Expectations

YEAR 6

END OF YEAR EXPECTATIONS

PARENTS’ GUIDE

By the end of Year 6 we expect the children:

ENGLISH

To be able to use joined up legible handwriting
To spell words of three or more syllables
To use capital letters, full stops and commas
To express writing properly in sentences and use paragraphs effectively
To use a wider range of punctuation and speech marks accurately
To plan and sequence creative, descriptive writing and know and use formats
To use adjectives and adverbs and figurative language eg simile, metaphor for formal writing (eg Explanations, Recounts, Instructions, Non-chronological Reports, Persuasion and Discussion)
To read, understand and respond to complex texts of different genres
To read aloud clearly and expressively
To be reading a wide selection of literature at home and at school for pleasure
To read books completely before moving on
To give considered opinion concerning read texts, based on evidence where applicable
To be able to spell key and polysyllabic words accurately and use in own writing
To use ICT to support and develop knowledge

MATHS

To quickly recall times table facts to X12
To be able to multiply numbers mentally using rounding and chunking strategies
To know, use and spell a range of mathematical vocabulary
To mentally calculate numbers to 2 or 3 digits
To add, subtract, order and reduce fractions
To mentally calculate fractions of whole numbers
To be able to carry out long multiplication and division
To have a sound knowledge of inverse operations
To know how to calculate decimals to at least 2 decimal places
To have experience of calculating using positive and negative numbers
To be able to apply their number skills to a range of verbal and written problems
To have a sound knowledge of shapes and their properties
To be able to convert measurements
To be able to measure and draw (including angles) accurately
To be able to calculate lengths, widths, perimeters, areas and volumes
To have a good understanding of symmetry (reflective and rotational)
To calculate averages eg mean, median and mode
To be able to construct, interpret and analyse a variety of graphs, tables, Venn diagrams
To know how to convert amounts of fractions into percentages
To use ICT to support and develop knowledge
To be able to solve problems using money and time

SCIENCE

To be able to ask sensible questions and form conclusions, predictions and hypotheses
To observe, describe and explain scientific phenomena
To devise investigations
To predict, plan, carry out and identify fair testing and know a range of scientific conventions
To have a good knowledge of a range of scientific facts that cover AT 2, 3 and 4 (eg know the essential life processes of animals, know those common materials which dissolve, recognise and draw the elements of an electrical circuit)
To use a wide range of scientific equipment and make a variety of appropriate, accurate measurements
To know how to set out results appropriately
To use ICT programs to support learning

General knowledge and skills

By the time children enter Year 6 we would hope that the majority of pupils will:

General information for parents

The knowledge and skills set out above are a guide to help you understand what we are working towards by the end of Year 6.
It is by no means an exhaustive list – the children will cover a wide and varied curriculum this year.
Children learn at different levels and at different rates. Some children will exceed these expectations and some will still be working towards them by the end of Year 6. Teachers adapt the curriculum for individual needs.
You will be invited to meetings and receive information every term which will give more detail about themes covered throughout the school year. This will help you to support your child as he/she learns.
Teachers will be happy to talk to you about how you can support your child’s learning. You can use the ‘drop in’ sessions on a Monday morning or make an appointment by phoning the school.

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