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Pupils in Key Stage 2 Children in this age group must be taught the core subjects of English, mathematics, science, design and technology, history, geography art, music, physical education, information technology; and must study religious education and also have included Personal, Social and Health education and Citizenship. At the end of Key Stage 2 pupils are tested in English, mathematics and science.
English at key stage 2 In English, during key stage 2 pupils learn to change the way they speak and write to suit different situations, purposes and audiences. They read a range of texts and respond to different layers of meaning in them. They explore the use of language in literary and nonliterary texts and learn how language works. Speaking and listening: during key stage 2 pupils learn how to speak in a range of contexts, adapting what they say and how they say it to the purpose and the audience. Taking varied roles in groups gives them opportunities to contribute to situations with different demands. They also learn to respond appropriately to others, thinking about what has been said and the language used.
Maths at key stage 2 During key stage 2 pupils use the number system more confidently. They move from counting reliably to calculating fluently with all four number operations. They always try to tackle a problem with mental methods before using any other approach. Pupils explore features of shape and space and develop their measuring skills in a range of contexts. They discuss and present their methods and reasoning using a wider range of mathematical language, diagrams and charts.
Science at key stage 2 During key stage 2 pupils learn about a wider range of living things, materials and phenomena. They begin to make links between ideas and to explain things using simple models and theories. They apply their knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas to familiar phenomena, everyday things and their personal health. They begin to think about the positive and negative effects of scientific and technological developments on the environment and in other contexts. They carry out more systematic investigations, working on their own and with others. They use a range of reference sources in their work. They talk about their work and its significance, and communicate ideas using a wide range of scientific language, conventional diagrams, charts and graphs.
New programme to boost early writing, reading and maths skills
The Government will invest £144m over the next three years into rolling out nationally the Every Child A Reader (ECAR) and Every Child Counts (ECC) programmes.
By 2011, 30,000 seven-year-olds who need help with maths and 30,000 six-year-olds who have difficulty reading will get intensive one-to-one tuition through ECAR and ECC each year.
By the end of 2010/11 it is expected there will be 1,600 teachers trained to offer the high level of expertise involved in Every Child Counts and at least 1,800 teachers trained for Every Child A Reader.
What will my child learn in key stage 2?
English
1. Speaking and listening
Speaking, listening, group discussion and interaction, drama, standard English and language variation
2. Reading
Reading strategies, understanding texts, reading for information, literature, non-fiction and non-literary texts and language structure and variation
3. Writing
Composition, planning and drafting, punctuation, spelling, handwriting and presentation, standard English and language structure
Mathematics
1. Number
Using and applying number, numbers and the number system, calculations, solving numerical problems
2. Shape, space and measures
Using and applying shape, space and measures, understanding properties of shape, understanding properties of position and movement and understanding measures
3. Handling data
Using and applying handling data, processing, representing and interpreting data
Science
1. Scientific enquiry
Ideas and evidence in science and investigative skills
2. Life processes and living things
Life processes, humans and other animals, green plants, variation and classification and living things in their environment
3. Materials and their properties
Grouping and classifying materials, changing materials and separating mixtures of materials
4. Physical processes
Electricity, forces and motion, light and sound and the Earth and beyond
Design and technology
Developing, planning and communicating ideas
Working with tools, equipment, materials and components to make quality products
Evaluating processes and products
Knowledge and understanding of materials and components
Information technology
Finding things out
Developing ideas and making things happen
Exchanging and sharing information
Reviewing, modifying and evaluating work as it progresses
History
Chronological understanding
Knowledge and understanding of events, people and changes in the past
Historical interpretation
Historical enquiry
Organisation and communication
Geography
Geographical enquiry and skills
Knowledge and understanding of places
Knowledge and understanding of patterns and processes
Knowledge and understanding of environmental change and sustainable development
Art
Exploring and developing ideas
Investigating and making art, craft and design
Evaluating and developing work
Knowledge and understanding
Music
Controlling sounds through singing and playing – performing skills
Creating and developing musical ideas – composing skills
Responding and reviewing – appraising skills
Listening, and applying knowledge and understanding
Physical education
through dance, games and gymnastic activities – swimming activities and water safety are non-statutory during Key Stage 2 unless the programme of study has already been completed during Key Stage 1
Acquiring and developing skills
Selecting and applying skills, tactics and compositional ideas
Evaluating and improving performance
Knowledge and understanding of fitness and health
Additional statutory area
Religious education
Content determined by LEAs most schools or faith foundation. Advised to cover: Learning about religions and learning from religions
Non-statutory guidelines
Personal, social and health education PHSE and citizenship
Developing confidence and responsibility and making the most of their abilities
Preparing to play an active role as citizens
Developing a healthy, safer lifestyle
Developing good relationships and respecting the differences between people
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