Year 4 / Year 5/ Year 6
Key Stage 2 is typically for learners aged 7-11years. On the pursuit of the Cambridge Assessment International Education Curriculum, it sets clear learning objectives for the first three years of Key Stage 2 education (Year 4 to 6), working in either set or mixed ability groups. It gives a wide range of different learning process, developing the knowledge, skills and practices that will lead to Academic Success, Life-long learning, Contribution to own society and Contribution to global society.
Key Stage 2
Reading
This course is central to everything we do. Each day our children from year one upwards are taught the skills to help them learn to read and write. When they are younger they use pictures and words to assist them but for the older children, we encourage them to communicate using the language they have acquired from reading.
Spelling and Writing
This course is wonderful when children first learn to spell and it starts right back with the first word, they scribbled that they can call writing. The next stage is to learn which letters make the sounds of the words they want to write. Children learn to recognise relations between letters and sounds and writing transforms ideas and feelings into print. Children learn writing not only in their English classes but also in other subjects such as Science and Social Studies.
Mathematics
Mathematics is a vital course and we guarantee children can count. And as they get older, we introduce age appropriate concepts and each lesson has a clear objective. Teaching and learning is interactive and enjoyable as we want children to grow up feeling excited by Mathematics rather than apprehensive.
Science
Children are naturally curious about the world that surrounds them and Science channels this interest and builds upon it. In addition to learning facts, children have to research to find out information on their own so they begin to think like young scientists.
Social Studies
Children identify places on a map using absolute and relative locations, directions, borders, longitude and latitude lines and the North and South Poles. They will learn basic physical components of the earth including land forms, water, climate, and weather. They will be able to differentiate between basic ecosystems such as rainforests or deserts and they will recognise global environmental issues such as climate change and pollution. Finally, they will understand how other cultures meet their basic needs and how cultures change to understand the role of rules and laws in our daily lives.
Myanmar as a compulsory language
Apart from learning Foreign Languages at CISM, Myanmar Language is implemented as a compulsory language for all students from Nursery to Year 9. There are 3 Myanmar Teachers teaching 3 different levels of Myanmar Language in every class; Beginner Level is for students who have a little knowledge or have not learnt Myanmar Language before. Bridging the Standard Level is an opportunity for students who need extra support before joining the Standard Level; and Grade Standard Level is for students who study with Myanmar Textbooks endorsed by the Myanmar Basic Education Curriculum.
Chinese/French
As an optional language component integrated into our regular curriculum, students at CISM have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Mandarin or French classes twice a week. These language sessions are thoughtfully designed to enhance both receptive (listening and reading) and productive (speaking and writing) skills. Through engaging activities and interactive lessons, students develop a solid foundation in their chosen language, fostering cultural appreciation and linguistic fluency.
STEM robotics
Within our Key Stage 2 curriculum at CISM, we've created an innovative space dedicated to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) activities. This dynamic hub serves as a platform to inspire our students' curiosity and creativity. Through hands-on exploration and problem-solving challenges, we cultivate a deep understanding of STEM concepts and their real-world applications. Our goal is to instill a love for inquiry-based learning and critical thinking skills that will empower our students to become future innovators and problem solvers.
Digital Literacy
Digital literacy is an essential skill for learners of all ages, including the youngest primary students. The digital world allows us to connect, collaborate, innovate and discover new information on an ever-broadening scale, and learners must be able to effectively use technology from the very beginning of their educational journey.
Global Perspectives
One of the key points of Cambridge Global Perspectives is metacognition, which refers to students’ awareness of how they have deepened and strengthened their ability to learn. Metacognition is critical in all subjects and used across learning areas; it is about how students reflect on and evaluate their own learning, how they have engaged with others, how their thinking has evolved. This offers students a 360º view of themselves as a learner as well as other people’s points of view and feedback from teachers.
History
This curriculum covers three distinctive timelines for Key Stage 3. Each year is split into three content areas – Ruling, Living and Working, and Moving and Travelling. This allows the students to gain a full knowledge of the timeline through these different approaches. They become historians, and begin to develop a new set of skills; interpretation, thinking and historical analysis. They begin to interpret sources and develop their own independent opinions to understand the current processes through past events.
Physical Education
Physical Education is taken in a 45-minute period class, twice a week. Students participate in individual sports, team sports, lifetime sports and physical fitness activities. Ongoing personal fitness profiles are developed as students assess their fitness throughout the year.
Music
Delving into the world of sound and melody, our Key Stage 2 students at CISM revel in our tailored Exploratory Classes focused on Music. These vibrant sessions offer our young musicians the opportunity to explore diverse musical styles, instruments, and cultural influences. Under the guidance of our dedicated instructors, students engage in interactive activities and hands-on experiences that foster self-expression and collaborative learning. Through these immersive classes, we strive to instill a deep appreciation for music while nurturing the creative talents and confidence of our students.
Art
At CISM, our Key Stage 2 students immerse themselves in our specially crafted Exploratory Classes dedicated to the world of Art. These classes serve as dynamic platforms for our young artists to unleash their creativity and explore various artistic techniques, styles, and historical contexts. Guided by our passionate instructors, students embark on hands-on activities that encourage self-expression and collaboration with peers. Through these enriching experiences, we aspire to cultivate a profound appreciation for the arts while nurturing the creative potential and confidence of each student.
Handwriting
When children are young, their handwriting may not be neat or the right size. As they progress, they are taught to form letters correctly because starting and finishing letters in the right place is important when they learn cursive writing.
Key Stage 2 is typically for learners aged 7-11years. On the pursuit of the Cambridge Assessment International Education Curriculum, it sets clear learning objectives for the first three years of Key Stage 2 education (Year 3 to 6), working in either set or mixed ability groups. It gives a wide range of different learning process, developing the knowledge, skills and practices that will lead to Academic Success, Life-long learning, Contribution to own society and Contribution to global society.
Key Stage 2 builds on the foundations developed in Key Stage 1, and offers learners a 3 year preparatory course to take part in the internationally recognized Cambridge Primary Checkpoint Exams at the end of Year 6.
