TIMES TABLES ROCK STAR

Times Tables Rock Stars is a maths learning platform where children can practise their times tables and is suitable for learners of all ages. The question-based games automatically adapt to each child’s unique learning needs, helping them to recall their times tables in record speed. TTRS is accessible on any device, via the app or browser.

WHY TIMES TABLES ROCK STARS?

IT WORKS

TTRS boosts maths confidence and increases fluency and recall in multiplication and division, delivering better maths outcomes.

IT'S PERSONALISED

TTRS adapts to each user’s unique learning needs and allows you to track their individual    progress.

IT'S ENGAGING

Children earn virtual coins to personalise their rock avatars and move up the rock leaderboard from "New Artist" to "Rock Hero"!

IT'S ACCESSIBLE

TTRS is easy to play on any device, with specific settings and features to make sure it is        accessible to all learners. Pupils at MH receive a username and password that they can use to access login to TTRS on a device, either from the app or browser.

TTRS Website

For more information and to login follow the link below.

https://ttrockstars.com

Multiplication Tables Check the MTC

The Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) is a key stage 2 assessment to be taken by pupils at the end of year 4. The purpose of the MTC is to make sure the times tables knowledge is at the   expected level. The MTC is an online test where the pupils are asked 25 questions on times  tables 2 to 12.

Times Tables Rock Stars helps prepare pupils for the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC). The game ‘Garage’ teaches pupils to secure all the times tables facts that they will need for the MTC and is ideal for daily use.  The game ‘Soundcheck’ is a simulation of the official MTC test and is ideal for daily use to enable pupils to gain experience of the test and to see the progress that they are making towards the MTC.

This half term, our topic is 'World War Two'. We are studying different aspects of WW2 in English and  also in some of the foundation subjects. 

In English, we are reading 'Goodnight Mr Tom'. We have written a letter in role as an evacuee and we are writing a story about a child being evacuated to the countryside. 

In History, our enquiry question is 'What was it like to be an evacuee?'. We have looked at the causes of the war, rationing and designed our own propaganda posters. 

In DT, we have researched Anderson shelters. We have designed our own and are in the process of  making them. 

Earlier this half term, we went on a visit to The Imperial War Museum North. We looked at different       artefacts and enjoyed participating in the interactive exhibitions. 

We have borrowed a box of WW2 artefacts from Touchstones. The children enjoyed looking at the items and trying some of them on!

In addition, in Science our topic is 'Electricity'. We have made circuits and investigated how changing the number of batteries affects the brightness of the bulb. 

Every week children that display good manners are chosen to sit at the Captain’s Table for dinner. Well done to the following children that have been selected to sit at the Captain’s Table.

Every week during PE, coaches will be choosing pupils to be their PE superstars of the week. Well done to the following children who were fantastic in PE last week:

It is Comic Relief today! The children looked amazing in their red clothes for Red Nose Day. We are so proud to announce that we raised an amazing £249. How fantastic! Thank you to everyone for all your kind donations, it is very much appreciated.

The following children have been awarded ‘Star Reader’ and enjoyed going to the ‘Starbooks’ cafe in the library to enjoy a drink and a treat as their reward. Fantastic!

From the 3^rd to the 14^th of March, Marland Hill and 8 other schools started a times tables      competition. Over the course of the two weeks, our children were amazing and we won by over 2000 points!!! What a fantastic achievement and we are all so proud. 

It's that time again, we are sure you'll be ready for your refills! The next eco shop will be held on Tuesday 25^th March from 3pm-3.30pm on the playground outside MUGA 1.

Bring along your 500ml plastic container(s) ready to refill on the day. Please remember it is CASH  ONLY!

On Wednesday 26^th of March is World Maths Day. The school will be celebrating it by        completing reasoning and problem-solving tasks throughout the week. We will add these to the newsletter to share and celebrate.