HODDER

CAMBRIDGE
PRIMARY
A guide for supporting your
little learners at home
 Contents
3 Welcome letter

4 Meet the classmates

5 Stages 1—3; the journey begins

11 Stages 4—6; bigger steps

17 Digital development

17 Join the global classroom!

18 Education jargon buster

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2 curriculum frameworks visit www.hoddereducation.com/cambridgeprimary
Dear reader,
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We hope that you and your little lear
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learning journey from Stages 1–6 and
This guide will take you through the
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provide you with some helpful tips and the back
a useful jargon busting glossary at
home environment. You will also find inol ogy that
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of this guide to help you to understand
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you may read or hear along the way

With best wishes,

The Hodder Education Team

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 Meet the classmates

As your child embarks on an exciting learning journey with Hodder Cambridge Primary,
they are joined by our very own class of little learners who are with them every step of
the way. We’d like to introduce you to the class:

Younger Learners

Zara and Viti, Jack and Annay, David and Maris,

sisters from Delhi friends from Dubai siblings from Lagos

Older Learners

Elok and Guss, Sanchia and Pia, Banko and Jin,

siblings from Indonesia sisters from Chile friends from Vietnam

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 Stages 1—3;
the journey begins

Starting primary school is an exciting new adventure for young children.

From the moment they enter Stage 1, their learning journey begins, and they start to develop
into little citizens of a globally connected world.

The Cambridge Primary curriculum encompasses your child’s physical, social, and academic
development. Our learning materials approach the first steps of the learning journey in the same
way; with a focus not solely on academic learning but also on developing the skills that learners
need to become confident individuals.

The Hodder Cambridge Primary series is designed to engage and captivate inquisitive young
minds and guide them through the wonderous worlds of English, Mathematics, Science and
World English.

For each subject, we provide a Learner’s Book (both in print and eBook format), a Workbook,
and a Teacher’s Guide with subscription to Boost; our bank of online digital resources which
include worksheets, templates, flashcards, knowledge tests and much more.

The cover illustrations of our Learner’s Books

bring each subject to life in a colourful and
vivid way. The bright and detailed pictures
spark learner’s curiosity and invite them
into a world of new experiences with
discoveries yet to be made...

To see our full range of digital and print resources to support the Cambridge Primary
curriculum frameworks visit www.hoddereducation.com/cambridgeprimary
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 Top tips for supporting your
little learners at home
There are many things that you can do at home to support your little learner on their
journey. Here are our top tips:

Approach each day with a new sense of wonder and anticipation.

Take some time in the morning, or the night before school, to ask learners what they are
looking forward to.

Preparation is important.
Make sure that learners have anything they may need to take to school ready and prepared,
in order to avoid any feelings of worry. Have they got the right uniform? Do they need
a sports kit? Do they need to take items from home to school; have you been asked to
collect recyclable packaging for a Science project for example? Until learners are older,
and can begin to take responsibility for some preparation of their own, having the support
of an adult or even an older sibling to assist with daily tasks is essential. These things may
not seem at all related to learning, but in fact providing this sort of support is integral. In
doing so, you are laying the foundations for learners to eventually be able to do things for
themselves. Don’t be afraid to ask at school if you are ever unsure about what is needed for
any activities or tasks.

Create a safe and comfortable space at home for learning.

Make sure that distractions such as television or devices such as computer games are turned
off until after learning time is over. Not all learners work well in silent spaces, in which case
try playing some classical music or ambient sounds such as rainfall or waves lapping at a
low volume to break the silence without being too much of a distraction.

Hungry learners don’t learn!

If your little learner is distracted by any sort of personal need then they won’t get the benefit
they could from their home learning time. Make sure that learners have a healthy snack
if they are feeling hungry, take off or put on a layer if they are too hot or cold – or open
a window to let in some fresh air. Having a bottle of water handy is always useful to keep
learners healthy and hydrated.

Young learners can benefit greatly from a sense of routine.

Having home learning time at approximately the same time each day or maintaining the
same sequence of events such as home learning time, dinner time, bath time, bedtime.

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Encouraging little communicators

Hodder Cambridge Primary English for Stages 1—3 is a series that provides support for
learners whose first language is English. This series helps learners to develop their ability
to use English accurately and to begin to understand the power of the written and
spoken word.
We are working with
Your child will work through three units per
Cambridge Assessment
term and each unit is broken down into lessons International Education
which cover the learning objectives of the to gain endorsement
curriculum. The units are organised according for this series.
to the three strands of the Cambridge Primary
English curriculum framework (0058): Reading,
Writing and Speaking and Listening. At the
end of every unit, learners review their learning
through the “What can you do?” section, which
reflects on the learning objectives they have
covered. There are three quizzes in each stage;
one at the end of each term. These will help you
and your child’s teacher to see the progress that
your child is making.

Top tips for supporting little communicators at home

− Learners need lots of practise to develop their handwriting techniques. Having a jotter or
scribble pad (and a supply of pencils!) at home for learners to use for extra, informal practice
is very useful. Encourage learners to pick up a pencil and do some handwriting practice
regularly.
− Story time at home is a great way to spend time together. Read to learners, and have them
follow along as you read, or take turns and help your little learner to read to you.
− Playing word games and doing puzzles such as word searches or crosswords is a fun way to
develop a broader range of vocabulary.

“Children learn to love language by being inspired by its possibilities. It’s

so important that they hear, read and engage with wonderful stories,
poems and non-fiction; this is at the heart of the Cambridge approach!”
Christine Chen, Series Editor, Hodder Cambridge Primary English

“Spelling, handwriting, grammar – these skills are so often taught

separately and so can seem boring and pointless to children. These books
bring these skills together and combine them with the inspiration of
gripping content, to enable children to get better and better at writing.”
Lindsay Pickton, Series Editor, Hodder Cambridge Primary English

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 Supporting little mathematicians

Hodder Cambridge Primary Mathematics for Stages 1—3 is a series that provides
support for learners who are beginning to develop their understanding of numbers and
the applications of mathematical concepts.

Your child will work through six units per term

and each unit is broken down into lessons. The
units and lessons cover the three strands of the
Cambridge Primary Mathematics curriculum
framework (0096): Number, Geometry and
Measure and Statistics and Probability. At the
end of every unit, there is a knowledge check to
assess the progress learners have made. There We are working with
are three review points in each stage; one at Cambridge Assessment
International Education
the end of each term. These will help you and to gain endorsement
your child’s teacher to see the progress that for this series.
your child is making.

Throughout the series your child is encouraged to develop their confidence in Thinking and
Working Mathematically so that mathematics becomes something that is not simply learned but
something that is an active and evolving process.

Top tips for supporting little mathematicians at home

− There is mathematics to be found in most everyday tasks if we only look for it. From the times
of day when things happen, to the amount of breakfast cereal in a bowl, or the shape of items
on a table. Find the mathematics in everyday life and talk about it.
− It’s a myth that mathematics is something we only do in the classroom sat at a table. Head
outside and look around. Challenge learners to find mathematics in the world around us. Look
at shapes, think about distances, point out the angles we see on buildings.
− Playing games encourages mathematical thinking as learners add points, make connections or
think of winning strategies.

“I love that ‘AHA!’ light-bulb moment when a child makes sense of a

problem or spots a pattern. Thinking and working mathematically is all
about those ‘AHA!’ moments.”
Paul Broadbent, Series Editor, Hodder Cambridge Primary Mathematics

“The exciting thing about mathematics is it’s all around us. We all engage
in mathematics everyday by doing activities we enjoy; cooking, shopping,
gardening, exercising, dancing and playing sport! Improving and practicing
mathematics skills can also help us develop in other areas of our lives too!”
Catherine Casey, Author, Hodder Cambridge Primary Mathematics

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 Nurturing little scientists

Hodder Cambridge Primary Science for Stages 1—3 is a series that provides support for
learners who are beginning to understand and make sense of the world around them.

Your child will work through units that are

organised according to the four strands of
the Cambridge Primary Primary Science
curriculum framework (0097): Biology,
Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space.
Each unit is broken down into lessons
which cover the learning objectives of the
curriculum. At the end of every unit, learners
review their learning through the “What
The Primary Science
can you do?” section, which reflects on the series is fully endorsed by
learning objectives they have covered. There Cambridge Assessment
are three quizzes in each stage; one at the International Education
end of each term. These will help you and to support the curriculum
framework from 2020.
your child’s teacher to see the progress that
your child is making.

Throughout the series your child is encouraged to develop their confidence in Thinking and
Working Scientifically as well as recognising real-world situations where they can see science in
context.

Top tips for supporting little scientists at home

− Encourage little scientists to ask lots of questions; this will help to develop their scientific
enquiry skills.
− Encourage little scientists to use their imagination to develop their ideas about all things from
why the sun sets each night to how a cake bakes!
− Creative and messy play can be lots of fun as well as a learning process. Let learners get
muddy by digging in the garden looking for bugs, let them get wet from water play, let them
play with modelling clay, even if it does get stuck under fingernails!

“Being an author is an exciting yet humbling job; I enjoy creating

materials that learners will enjoy using and that support teachers in
making the subject fun and accessible for their class. Knowing that
schools across many countries use science books I have helped to write
and edit means that I have shared my passion and love for science
with so many across the globe.”
Rosemary Feasey, Series Editor and author,
Hodder Cambridge Primary Science

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 Inspiring little linguists

Hodder Cambridge Primary World English for Stages 1—3 is a The Primary World English
series that provides support for learners who speak a language series is fully endorsed by
other than English at home. Learners will discover new words and Cambridge Assessment
sounds as they explore how to use written and spoken English. International Education
to support the curriculum
framework from 2020.
Your child will work through three units per term and each unit is broken
down into lessons which cover the learning objectives of the curriculum.
The units and lessons cover the five strands of the Cambridge Primary
English as a Second Language curriculum framework (0057): Reading,
Writing, Listening, Speaking and Use of English. At the end of every unit,
learners review their learning through the “What can you do?” section,
which reflects on the learning objectives they have covered. There are three
review points in each stage; one at the end of each term. These will help
you and your child’s teacher to see the progress that your child is making.

Top tips for supporting little linguists at home

− Although English may not be the first language spoken at home, try to bring some
simple English phrases into daily life such as greetings and goodbyes, please and thank you.
− Ask your learner to tell you their favourite ‘word of the day’ in English; you could keep a note
of these in a list or on a board at home and watch the list build over time.
− Counting in English is something that can gradually become a regular habit: count the
number of steps to the bathroom, count the number of items in a lunch box, count the number
of people on the bus.

“Language learning is not just about being able to communicate, it’s about
understanding other people, places and cultures too.”
Melissa Bryant, Series Editor, Hodder Cambridge Primary World English

“We wanted to make learning English fun and exciting. We’re sure your children will enjoy the
practice activities by going on further adventures with all the characters from the Learner’s Book.”
Rena Basak and Rachel Kirsch, Authors, Hodder Cambridge Primary World English, Workbooks

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 Stages 4—6;
bigger steps

As learners progress from Stages 4 to 6, they are strengthening their skills and
preparing themselves for the next step of their learning journey.

At the end of Stage 6, learners will be ready to take that step into secondary education with
confidence and an eagerness to tackle the challenges of the future.

The Hodder Cambridge Primary materials for Stages 4—6 enable your child to continue to
develop and deepen their knowledge and understanding of English, Mathematics, Science and
World English.

As with Stages 1—3, at Stages 4—6 we provide a Learner’s Book (both in print and eBook
format), a Workbook, and a Teacher’s Guide with subscription to Boost; our bank of online
digital resources which include worksheets, templates, flashcards, quizzes and much more.

The use of exciting artwork continues

throughout the Learner’s books, along
with questions and activities to explore the
images further, truly engaging learners
with the subjects from cover to cover.

To see our full range of digital and print resources to support the Cambridge Primary
curriculum frameworks visit www.hoddereducation.com/cambridgeprimary
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 Top tips for supporting your
growing learners at home

As learners start to grow older and increase in their independence, there is still a lot that
you can do at home to support their journey. Here are our top tips:

Encourage learners to begin to take more responsibility for carrying out everyday tasks.
Learners could prepare their uniform and school bag for the next day, make sure they have
everything they need, fill their water bottle, complete homework without being prompted. It
can be helpful to have a tick chart at home to break down tasks in list form for learners to
tick off what they have done. Encouraging independence in this way starts to develop basic
life skills; it fosters that budding sense of personal responsibility which stems from these first
steps at home to taking responsibility in a wider sense for their own learning and growth.

Challenge learner’s points of view.

As young learners, children frequently ask the question ‘Why?’. Now, as learners are growing
and developing their ability to explain their thinking and to think more critically, try reversing
this. When you talk to learners about events for example that are happening in the news or
in the community, ask them what they think about things and then ask, ‘Why do you think
that?’. Giving learners the opportunity to express their opinions, to give reasons for them, and
to listen to the opinions of others will empower them to become more confident individuals.

Physical activity and exercise are known to enhance learning.

Too much time at a desk or computer can be damaging in the long run. Learners may
benefit from joining an activity club or sports team. They could spend some time in the
garden, or you could go for a walk to a local park or other outdoor space. They will return to
their work refreshed and ready to engage with their learning.

Learners are developing socially as well as academically.

They are beginning to form their own understanding of relationships and of how to
communicate with other people in a variety of different situations and contexts. An ability
to communicate with others in an appropriate way is a key life skill that can be nurtured as
much at home as at school. Don’t be afraid to talk about friendships, listen to them if they
have fallen out with a friend, and encourage them to explore different ways to interact and
respond to people and circumstances.

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Inspiring budding communicators

Hodder Cambridge Primary English for Stages 4—6 is a series that provides support for
learners whose first language is English. It is designed to empower learners to use their
English language skills with increasing confidence in a variety of situations and contexts.

Your child will work through three units

per term and each unit is broken down
into lessons which cover the learning
objectives of the curriculum. The units
are organised according to the three
strands of the Cambridge Primary
English curriculum framework (0058):
Reading, Writing and Speaking and
Listening. At the end of every unit,
learners review their learning through We are working with
the “What can you do?” section, which Cambridge Assessment
reflects on the learning objectives they International Education
to gain endorsement
have covered. There are six practice tests for this series.
in each stage; two at the end of each term. These will help you and your
child’s teacher to see the progress that your child is making.

Top tips for supporting budding communicators at home

− Learners should be reading independently on a regular basis. Make sure learners are reading
a range of material from stories and poems to non-fiction books, newspapers and magazines.
Just a few minutes a day can have a great impact!
− Learners do now know how to write in words, sentences and paragraphs but can sometimes
lose focus on keeping their writing neat, tidy and legible. Continue the good habit of
handwriting practice in a jotter or scribble pad but make this more purposeful.
Choose passages from books, magazines or newspapers for learners to copy out neatly, or
dictate something for them to write down.
− If your learner is nervous or worried when it comes to speaking out loud in a group or class
setting, there are ways that you can help to overcome this at home. Learners could practise
speaking in front of an audience of toys for example, and then a small audience of family
members. This level of support and encouragement enables learners to prepare for speaking
tasks and helps to allay their worries.

“I feel proud that the non-fiction themes have been designed to develop young learners’
ability to express their thoughts and opinions on a range of topics. They will build skills to
enable young people to become powerful communicators in the world.”
Marie Lallaway, Author, Hodder Cambridge Primary English, Learner’s Books Stages 4, 5, 6

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 Encouraging budding mathematicians

Hodder Cambridge Primary Mathematics for Stages 4—6 is a series that provides
support for learners as they continue to explore the mathematical concepts that
underpin modern society.

Your child will work through six units per term and each unit is
broken down into lessons. The units and lessons cover the three
strands of the Cambridge Primary Mathematics curriculum
framework (0096): Number, Geometry and Measure and
Statistics and Probability. At the end of every unit, there is a
knowledge test to assess the progress learners have made. There
are three review points in each stage; one at the end of each
term. These will help you and your child’s teacher to see the We are working with
progress that your child is making. Cambridge Assessment
International Education
to gain endorsement
Throughout the series, learners continue to strengthen their skills for this series.
in Thinking and Working Mathematically enabling them to solve
problems and tackle challenges with increasing self-confidence.

Top tips for supporting budding

mathematicians at home
− When you are doing food shopping (online or in a store)
encourage learners to assist with some decision making.
Look for special offers and work out best buys; is it cheaper to buy a bigger pack or a smaller
pack, how much does a large pack break down to per item?
− Staying with the food theme, challenge learners to plan, shop for and cook a meal. They will
need to think about quantities and amounts of ingredients as well as prices. Work out how
much the meal costs in total and how much this is per person.
− Mathematics isn’t all just about numbers! There is also a lot of mathematical terminology that
learners will need to get to grips with. It may be useful for learners to have a small notebook
where they can jot down new mathematical words and their meanings, then they can use this
as a handy reference aid.

“I loved learning mathematics from textbooks in school, and I love learning it even
more now I get to write these books. Every page I write teaches me something new: new
patterns, new puzzles, new perspectives.”
Josh Lury, Author, Hodder Cambridge Primary Mathematics

“I really enjoyed developing the TWM features of the new materials as

they provided a wealth of opportunity for learners to delve into the layers
of the subject and grow as inquisitive mathematicians.”
Steph King, Author, Hodder Cambridge Primary Mathematics

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 Supporting budding scientists

The Primary Science

Hodder Cambridge Primary Science series is fully endorsed by
for Stages 4—6 is a series that provides Cambridge Assessment
support for learners as they dig International Education
to support the curriculum
deeper and continue to expand their
framework from 2020.
understanding of the influence of science
in the world around us.

Your child will work through units that are

organised according to the four strands of
the Cambridge Primary Science curriculum
framework (0097): Biology, Chemistry, Physics
and Earth and Space. Each unit is broken
down into lessons which cover the learning
objectives of the curriculum. At the end of
every unit, learners review their learning
through the “What can you do?” section,
which reflects on the learning objectives they
have covered.

Throughout the series, learners continue

to build their confidence in Thinking and
Working Scientifically and to recognise and
apply science in context.

Top tips for supporting budding scientists at home

− Allow learners to play an active role in planning their meals at home; give them the
opportunity to make dietary choices, and to consider which choices could be better than
others.
− Take a walk at the weekend or after school and enjoy the beauty of the natural world. Talk
about the type of wildlife you can see where you live and think about why some places have
different plants and animals than you do.
− Any budding scientist will already be asking lots of questions, but as they grow encourage
them to try to test their questions, or to find out the answers (safely!). Ask your budding
scientist if there could be more than one way to find the answer to their questions.

“My best teacher was my father. Thanks to his endless patience and
always answering my MANY questions, he helped me develop a love
for all things scientific and in nature. My happiest memories are of
days spent outdoors, going for long walks and discovering new things
everywhere we looked.”
Judith Amery, Series Editor, Hodder Cambridge Primary Science

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 Developing budding linguists

Hodder Cambridge Primary World English for Stages 4—6

is a series that provides support for learners who speak a
language other than English at home. Learners build on
the foundations they have laid in earlier stages to take
them to greater depth of knowledge and understanding
of how to use English in many different ways and in many
different places.

Your child will work through three units per term and each unit
is broken down into lessons which cover the learning objectives
of the curriculum. The units and lessons cover the five strands The Primary World English
of the Cambridge Primary English as a Second Language series is fully endorsed by
curriculum framework (0057): Reading, Writing, Listening, Cambridge Assessment
Speaking and Use of English. At the end of every unit, learners International Education
review their learning through the “What can you do?” section, which to support the curriculum
framework from 2020.
reflects on the learning objectives they have covered. There are three
review points in each stage; one at the end of each term. These will help
you and your child’s teacher to see the progress that your child is making.

Top tips for supporting budding linguists at home

− Learners have a lot of vocabulary to recall and learning in context is a great technique.
Try writing the English words for items around the house on some sticky notes. Sticking the
notes onto the items will give your learner repeated exposure to the words and the meanings!
− Thanks to the Internet and music streaming websites, it is possible to listen to music in any
language we wish. Although learners may not understand every word, listening to music in a
foreign language is a great way to enhance learning.
− Encourage learners to do some independent reading in English; from children’s books in
English, to children’s websites and non-fiction texts, there is a lot of reading material for
learners to explore.

“We’ve provided reading texts to really inspire your children to enjoy

learning English – see how many of the texts your child already knows
or how many they want to find out more about!”
Gill Budgell, Author, Hodder Cambridge Primary World English,
Learner’s Books

“For me, learning a language is like putting together pieces of a jigsaw

puzzle. When all the pieces come together, the bigger picture we see is
an exciting world of adventure and opportunity that opens to us.”
Jennifer Peek, Author, Hodder Cambridge Primary World English,
Teacher’s Guides

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 Digital development

The Hodder Cambridge Primary series is accompanied by online digital resources

including a Boost eBook version of the Learner’s Book for each subject and for each stage.

With access to the Boost eBook at home, you can spend time
with your child reviewing what they have been learning, or
previewing learning that is to come.

It is beneficial to review and reflect on learning, try to spend

time regularly with learners to do this. You could ask your
child to show you their favourite part of a lesson, or to identify
something in the lesson that they found difficult. Reflecting on
what they have done helps learners to develop a sense of responsibility for their journey, it helps
them to identify their strengths and highlight areas that they need more support with.

Taking a look at learning that is to come can spark engagement and excitement for learners.
When previewing learning material, it is important to realise that learners will not yet fully
understand the material; after all they haven’t yet experienced the lesson. However, they can look
for links to previous learning that they can build on, they can begin to formulate thoughts and
ideas and will then arrive at class eager to get to work on their next exciting lesson.

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The global classroom!

Coming soon is our global classroom, where you will find a choice of colouring pictures
for each Stage 1-6.

Have your little learner colour the pictures by hand or using a computer. Then save and send
your learner’s artwork to us with a first name, age and location to add it to our global classroom!

Stay tuned by visiting our parent hub to find out more.

To see our full range of digital and print resources to support the Cambridge Primary
curriculum frameworks visit www.hoddereducation.com/cambridgeprimary
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 Education jargon buster

Term Explanation
Boost Boost is Hodder Education’s digital platform. Here, teachers and learners can access
customisable online resources and eBook versions of the Learner’s Books.
Curriculum This is the content specified by Cambridge Assessment International Education to be
Framework taught in Cambridge Primary schools.
Formative This is informal assessment carried out at any time and in various ways to help
assessment teacher’s assess learner’s understanding.
Learners Children who attend a Cambridge Primary school for education.
Learner’s Book Learner’s Books are used in lessons by learners. In class, learners may share these
books. Activities from Learner’s Books can be completed by using a worksheet,
writing in a notebook or by carrying out a practical task.
Learning An individual point of learning. Lessons can focus on a main learning objective, or
objective on various strands of the curriculum framework, therefore on more than one learning
objective.
Stage Stages are year groups. There are six stages in Cambridge Primary.
Strand Strands are categories used to separate subject areas into sections. In some subjects,
strands are further split into categories known as sub-strands.
Summative This is more formal assessment, usually in the form of testing. This is done at a
assessment specific point in time or stage of a course such as at the end of a year or the end of
a term.
Teacher’s This is a handbook for teachers, and gives teachers access to the online additional
Guide resources. The guide supports teachers to bring the best out of their lessons.
Workbook Workbooks are write-in books that accompany the Learner’s Books. They have
the same units and the same content. Each learner will have their own Workbook.
Learners may complete activities in Workbooks during lessons or as homework tasks.
Mathematics and Science
CPA Concrete, pictorial, abstract. An approach to teaching that uses physical items and
pictures to lead learners to greater understanding of a concept.
Mastery An approach to teaching that focuses on step by step progression; not moving onto
a new step until the previous step is thoroughly explored and understood.
SIC Science in context
TWM Thinking and Working Mathematically
TWS Thinking and Working Scientifically

World English and English

CEFR Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
CLIL Content and Language Integrated Learning
Phonics Understanding the relationships between letters or groups of letters and the sounds
they make.

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