Establishing the Routine

Decide on how long – remember, start small – and set a timer.

• Start the timer.

• Have them put the date, then the topic heading (for example “adding fractions”).

• If they are working from a textbook, put the page number, the exercise and the question number. The page below shows effective setting out for Maths exercise books.

• Have them complete the allotted amount of time.

• When the timer goes off, help them pack all the work back into their school bag to return it to school.