Year 6 times tables Many years ago it was expected that Year 6 times tables were learnt to a rhythmic beat of the desk with a ruler or even to the sound of rock band Queen’s song called ‘We Will Rock’ to ensure that Year 6 times tables were recited quickly and effectively. In the…
More than 90,000 GCSE and A-level results were changed after challenges to grades awarded this summer – the highest on record and an increase of 17% compared with last year. Exam regulator Ofqual says there were more than 572,000 queries over grades – an increase of 27%. Head teachers have complained about the quality of…
There has been another slight rise in the number of children leaving England’s primary schools with a good grasp of the “three Rs”, data shows. In 2015, 80% of Year 6 pupils achieved Level 4 in maths, reading and writing, up from 78% last year. Improvements for disadvantaged pupils also continued, with 70% reaching the…