RE
Exodus – recognise the story of Exodus;
retell some of the story; a sense of the truths in
Scripture; an appreciation for the faith and
practices of the Jewish people and openness
to learn from other faiths
YEAR 4
Spring Term
2015
Maths
Number use place value to derive new
facts; find common multiples; use decimal
notation to 2 decimal places; compare
and order fractions; add & subtract
decimals with same denominator; add
and subtract 4 digit numbers including
decimals; estimate & by use inverse
operations; x and ÷ 10/100
Geometry–classify shapes based on their
properties; compare and order angles; use coordinates in the first quadrant; translate shapes
Measure-estimate, compare & calculate
different measures; solve problems of time; 12
and 24hr clocks; use algebraic notation in
calculating perimeter
Statistics- interpret & present discrete data
using graphical methods, solve comparison
problems in a variety of graphs; use a range of
scales
Art & Design Technology
Art – Create 3D models using clay /
modroc of Chinese artefacts based
on Tang Dynasty
D&T - develop skills; find about
healthy foods ; create a healthy
snacks and make snacks
Computing
Software developers – investigate,
explore simple programs, design test &
refine their program
Toy Designers – know about inputs and
outputs; design a toy using computer
program; program a toy simulation; test &
refine
Science
Teeth & Eating – identify different types of
teeth in humans & their simple functions;
describe simple functions of the digestive
system; construct and interpret a variety
of food chains; identifying producers,
predators and prey
Music: Discover different methods of
playing unpitched percussion; Compose
and notate a percussion piece using
graphic notation. Learn about singing,
clapping and skipping games and
compose their own.
Other:
Assembly TBC
Class Mass TBC
Class Trip TBC
Literacy
Reading – increase familiarity with range of books;
listen to and discuss range of fiction; explain meanings
of words in context; draw inferences and predict what
will happen
Composition – translate narratives into a play script;
focus on settings; develop expression and description
in their writing; write a story plot for a fantasy story
Grammar & Punctuation – use of paragraphs; use
of fronted adverbials and use of commas to
demarcate clauses; use of standard English in spoken
and written English; use of correct verb inflections;
appropriate choice of nouns and pronouns in
sentences
Spellings & Handwriting – use dictionaries
efficiently; use of prefixes and words of Greek
and French origin; developing fluency and
consistency in style
PE
Swimming – develop skills in swimming on their front &
back
Football – developing skills and tactics; accuracy in
passing and receiving
Dance – developing dance sequences, composition
and performance of short and long phrases of
movement; body control and precision of movement
History – gain an understanding of a Chinese Dynasty; the
achievements of the civilisation; where and when it took
place
Geography – Study a country in Europe – Italy. Use
digital maps / atlases to identify physical and human
features, locate landmarks.