Year 4 at primary school
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Welcome to Year 4 at primary school!
In schools in England, Year 4 is for children 8–9 years old, and is the second year of Key Stage 2.
During this year, your child will start getting more homework set for them. Watch out for the Year 4 multiplication tables check in June, when children will be expected to recall their times tables from 1 to 12 in a timed test.
What to expect in Year 4
Times tables, confidence and fun! Find out what your child can expect in Year 4.
English & reading in Year 4
The Year 4 curriculum for English and reading.
Maths curriculum in Year 4
The Year 4 curriculum for maths.
The Year 4 multiplication tables check
In June 2020, the new Year 4 multiplication tables check will become statutory. Your child will need to take a short online test to make sure their times tables knowledge is at the expected level.
Recommended books for Year 4
Activity books
Develop core skills in English and maths with these activity books from Bond.
Times tables practice
Prepare for the Year 4 times tables check with these flashcards.
Creative writing
Inspiration for writing your own story, from Christopher Edge.
Warrior Monkeys
Action-packed adventures inspired by the martial arts. Perfect for age 7–9.
