transition within primary years

Transition between year groups is really important in order to build on prior learning for our pupils.

All schools are focussing on securing understanding and depth in the year group learning rather than acceleration into the following year group content and the DfE guidance is supporting many schools to address key areas.

With the current learning climate and return to school for many pupils it is more important than ever that mathematics is an integral element of transition processes and conversations.

The NCETM have produced some prioritisation materials to secure firm foundations before moving on to new learning.

Completion and discussion of prioritisation documents will aid transition for pupils in these core areas of learning.

Having some reflection on learning and teaching of the ready to progress criteria in the current and previous year group will ensure a smoother transition for our pupils.

Class teachers will know:

• what pupils have been taught in previous year groups

• how they have been taught

• how effectively pupils have understood and remembered learning

Every strand in the RTP assessment contains:

• links to exemplification resources from year 1 to year 6 including PowerPoints created for use in small groups or one to one to support review, practice, and consolidation.

• MS form version of the assessment quizzes covering year 2 to 4 and year 4 to year 6 (ideal for transition)

• PowerPoint containing pupil friendly versions of the example assessments from year 1 to year 6

PowerPoints containing pupil friendly versions of the example assessments by year group are available in the Primary section.

Instructions and suggestions on how to use these quizzes are available here.