The National Curriculum has specified the following areas will be taught to Key Stage Two pupils, typically children aged between 7-11. Using information and ICT-based sources, pupils will be taught to generate ideas for products after considering who, and for what function will they be used. They will develop and explain ideas, with a clear guide as to what they want their design to achieve. Before commencing the physical design process of using tools, equipment, materials and components pupils will plan what they have to do, their plan of action and if required alternatives.
In the physical processes, pupils will choose appropriate tools and techniques for making their products, and if the first attempt fails, come up with alternatives. The physical design will also include measuring, marking out, cutting and shaping a range of materials, and assembling, joining and combining components and materials accurately. Upon almost completion of their product, pupils will use finishing techniques to strengthen and improve the appearance of their product; this stage should include the use of ICT-based software such as ‘drawing’ software or CAD (computer-aided design). While carrying out all Technology and Design related tasks, pupils will exercise safety awareness, and follow safe procedures in all their work. T and D is a good example of teaching general safety techniques, in the use of machinery and materials.
To summarise this, during Key Stage Two Technology and Design, pupils work on their own and as part of a team on a range of designing and making activities. They think about what products are used for and the needs of the people who use them. They plan what has to be done and identify what works well and what could be improved in their own and other people’s designs. They draw on knowledge and understanding from other areas of the curriculum and use computers in a range of ways.
Have you got an interest in online education at Key Stage Two Level, typically children aged 7-11?
Nowadays, more and more parents are seeking online educational tools to help teach their children on a part-time evening basis. With the wealth of material that is now available online, it is very easy to teach your own child. You do not have to be qualified to teach your child, just access to the internet and the time.Spending as little as 40-50 minutes per night Monday to Thursday is more than enough to boost their learning with great noticeable results.
Combining games with learning is a fantastic way to teach children, making education fun for them is the key to success. Based on this rule www.keystagetwo.com, a virtual learning environment has now become one of the top websites for Key Stage Two pupils. The website successfully manages to combine learning while kids play Buccaneers and Lobsters with the added benefit of learning at the same time!
As KeyStageTwo.com is compliant with the UK National Curriculum, UK schools are now availing of the service. On completion of quick set-up and installation, schools and teachers use it for…..
-Saving time on marking tests.
-By issuing homework online, reducing photocopying and paper costs.
-By using the individual and class results summary, pinpointing areas requiring improvement, thus raising children’s performance.
-Clearly viewing children’s analysis displaying strengths and weaknesses, allowing the teacher to focus on them and provide feedback where necessary.
Parents use the system under two scenarios, firstly if their children’s school is enrolled in the system already, parents can log on and view their own child’s performance and results, tracking their progress. They also use it to read teacher feedback and use the system with their little ones on a one-to-one basis. Secondly, if a child’s school is not yet enrolled parents can sign up to the system for just ten pounds per month offering unlimited anytime access to all the resources, effectively tutoring the child themselves, at a tiny fraction of the traditional tutoring costs.
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