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If Year 9s Are Writing Like Year 4s, We Need to Talk About What Happens in Year 2
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If Year 9s Are Writing Like Year 4s, We Need to Talk About What Happens in Year 2

Many Year 9 students are now writing at a Year 4 level, but the real issue starts much earlier. In the early years, writing often takes a back seat to reading, and the step-by-step teaching students need isn’t always there. This post explores why foundational writing instruction matters and what it actually looks like in practice.

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How to Set Goals that Turn Big Dreams Into Real Progress
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How to Set Goals that Turn Big Dreams Into Real Progress

Setting goals can help your child stay motivated, focused and proud of their progress, but only if the goals actually work. In this post, we’ll walk through how to help your child set simple, meaningful goals they’ll want to stick with, and explore how the right support can turn big dreams into real, confidence-building progress.

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Top 3 Common Mistakes Kids Make When Telling Time
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Top 3 Common Mistakes Kids Make When Telling Time

Many children find learning to tell the time tricky - and with good reason, it’s a very abstract concept!

When it comes to helping your child with telling time, it can be a frustrating experience.

Let’s look at the top 3 common mistakes we see kids make. We’ll explain the misconceptions, and give strategies to help teach time in a way your child understands.

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The Best Order to Learn Times Tables
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The Best Order to Learn Times Tables

What times tables should my child know for their age? How can I help my child learn their times tables?

If you find yourself asking these questions, then you’ve come to the right place!

We’ve put together a simple guide to help you understand what grade different multiplication facts are taught at school, as well as some handy hints to help your child master their multiplication facts!

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Unleashing the 'Understanding' Strand: The 'Why' and 'How' of Maths
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Unleashing the 'Understanding' Strand: The 'Why' and 'How' of Maths

Brace yourselves as we delve into the realm of the 'why' and the 'how' of mathematics—the essence of the 'understanding' proficiency strand. A year level guide is included to help you identify the skills for your child, as well as a list of question prompts and ideas to support your child at home to inspire your child’s love of maths.

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