Ages 10–11
Year 6 curriculum map
49 of 49 teaching points covered, 0 partly, 0 coming soon.
This lists what the National Curriculum for England asks for in Year 6, and the games that practise each point. A game only counts once it is on the site. Reading aloud, handwriting and hands-on science are best done away from a screen, and are marked as such.
Maths
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Number and place value. Read, write, order and compare numbers up to 10,000,000; round any whole number; use negative numbers and intervals across zero
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Calculation. Long multiplication (4 digits by 2 digits), long and short division, and interpret remainders as whole numbers, fractions or by rounding
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Calculation. Mental calculations with mixed operations and large numbers, and the order of operations
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Calculation. Arithmetic fluency: the four operations with whole numbers, decimals and fractions
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Calculation. Common factors, common multiples and prime numbers
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Calculation. Use estimation to check answers and decide an appropriate degree of accuracy
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Fractions, decimals and percentages. Simplify fractions, use common denominators, compare fractions greater than 1, add and subtract with different denominators, multiply fractions and divide them by whole numbers
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Fractions, decimals and percentages. Link fractions to division, find decimal equivalents, multiply and divide by 10, 100 and 1000, and use written methods with decimals
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Fractions, decimals and percentages. Recall and use equivalences between fractions, decimals and percentages, and solve percentage problems
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Ratio and proportion. Relative sizes of two quantities, similar shapes and scale factors, and unequal sharing and grouping
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Algebra. Use simple formulae, express missing number problems algebraically, and find pairs of numbers that satisfy an equation
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Algebra. Generate and describe linear number sequences
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Measurement. Convert units of measure using decimals up to three places, and convert between miles and kilometres
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Measurement. Area of triangles and parallelograms, volume of cuboids, and shapes with the same area but different perimeters
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Geometry: properties of shapes. Find unknown angles in triangles, quadrilaterals and regular polygons; angles at a point, on a line and vertically opposite
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Geometry: properties of shapes. Name the parts of a circle, know the diameter is twice the radius, and recognise 3-D shapes and their nets
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Geometry: position and direction. Describe positions on the full coordinate grid; translate and reflect simple shapes
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Statistics. Interpret and construct pie charts and line graphs, and calculate the mean
English
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Spelling. Spell words from the Years 5 and 6 statutory list, and use spelling patterns, prefixes and suffixes
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Vocabulary. Synonyms and antonyms, and the difference between formal and informal vocabulary
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Grammar. Use the passive, subject and object, question tags and the subjunctive
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Grammar. Link ideas across paragraphs with cohesive devices and use layout devices such as headings and bullet points
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Punctuation. Semi-colons, colons and dashes between clauses; colons and semi-colons in lists; bullet points; hyphens to avoid ambiguity
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Reading. Retrieve and infer information, summarise ideas, and work out the meaning of words in context
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Reading. Understand figurative language: similes, metaphors, personification and idioms
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Reading. Read poetry: rhyme, rhythm, verse and different poem forms
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Reading. Read non-fiction: its features, fact and opinion, and the writer's purpose
- Best away from the screen
Writing. Plan, draft, edit and perform your own writingTry this together at home or at school.
Science
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Living things and their habitats. Classify living things into broad groups, including micro-organisms, plants and animals, and give reasons
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Animals, including humans. The main parts of the circulatory system and the jobs of the heart, blood vessels and blood
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Animals, including humans. The impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the body, and how nutrients and water are transported
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Evolution and inheritance. Living things have changed over time; fossils; offspring vary; adaptation may lead to evolution
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Light. Light travels in straight lines; we see because light reaches our eyes; why shadows have the same shape as objects
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Electricity. Brightness and volume with the number and voltage of cells; compare components; use circuit symbols
Geography
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Locational knowledge. Locate the countries of Europe, including Russia, and their capital cities and main physical features
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Human and physical geography. Types of settlement, land use and economic activity
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Human and physical geography. The distribution of natural resources, including energy, food, minerals and water
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Geographical skills. Use maps, atlases and globes, compass points and grid references
- Best away from the screen
Geographical skills. Fieldwork: observe, measure, record and present the features of the local areaTry this together at home or at school.
History
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British history. A study of an aspect of British history beyond 1066, such as the Victorians
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British history. Britain in the Second World War: the home front
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Chronology. Place events, people and periods on a timeline across British history
- Best away from the screen
Local history. A local history studyTry this together at home or at school.
Computing
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Programming. Design, write and debug programs; use logical reasoning to explain algorithms and find errors; break problems into parts
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Information. Select, use and combine software to collect, analyse and present data
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Networks. Understand computer networks, including the internet, and use search technologies effectively
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Online safety. Use technology safely, respectfully and responsibly; recognise unacceptable behaviour and know how to report concerns
Languages
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Reading and writing. Read carefully and understand words, phrases and simple writing; broaden vocabulary; write phrases from memory
- Best away from the screen
Speaking and listening. Listen, join in, hold simple conversations and pronounce words accuratelyTry this together at home or at school.
Music
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Notation. Understand the dimensions of music, including pitch, duration, dynamics, tempo, timbre and texture, and use staff notation
- Best away from the screen
Performing and composing. Sing and play instruments, improvise and compose, and listen with attentionTry this together at home or at school.
Art and design
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Knowledge. Learn about great artists, architects and designers in history
- Best away from the screen
Making. Improve mastery of drawing, painting and sculpture, and keep a sketchbookTry this together at home or at school.
Design and technology
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Technical knowledge. Understand and use mechanical systems such as levers, gears, pulleys and cams, and electrical systems
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Cooking and nutrition. Understand a healthy and varied diet and how food is grown, reared and processed
- Best away from the screen
Design and make. Design, make and evaluate products for a purposeTry this together at home or at school.
Physical education
- Best away from the screen
Physical education. Running, jumping, throwing and catching; team games; gymnastics and dance; outdoor activities; swimming and water safetyTry this together at home or at school.