What Year 4 preparation should do
Year 4 preparation should build foundations: reading stamina, vocabulary, number fluency, times tables, fractions, comprehension, problem solving and confidence with unfamiliar questions.
This is especially important where entrance tests may happen earlier in Year 5. The aim is not to rush children into full papers too soon; it is to make later preparation less stressful.
- Reading stamina
- Vocabulary
- Arithmetic fluency
- Fractions and word problems
- Comprehension
- Gentle reasoning
- Confidence with timing
How Coach Dean supports Year 4 pupils
Lessons are structured around diagnosis, teaching and short practice. Pupils learn methods carefully before speed is added. Parents receive guidance on what to practise next.
For children aiming at GL, FSCE or school-specific routes, Year 4 gives time to build adaptable skills before the format becomes the main focus.