Scarlett responded positively to the visual method. She is moving beyond simply memorising steps and is starting to grasp the underlying principles of how multi-digit multiplication works. Her progress is steady, and she is becoming noticeably more comfortable and less hesitant when faced with these larger problems.

While she understands the logic, the process is not yet automatic. The main goal is to continue practising this skill until it becomes second nature, allowing her to solve these problems with both accuracy and efficiency. Mastering this is crucial as it forms a foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts.

Scarlett’s oral reading is excellent; she reads fluently with clear pronunciation and confidence. She has no trouble decoding the words and understands the story on a general level.

The main challenge was in interpreting specific details within the text. She needed some guidance on how to slow down, re-read sections carefully, and locate the exact phrases or sentences that contained the answers to the questions. This skill, known as "close reading," is an area we will continue to develop.

This approach was very effective. Scarlett quickly made logical connections between fractions and decimals. She was able to identify their similarities and understood that they are just different ways of representing the same value, which immediately boosted her confidence with the new topic.

Scarlett encountered a common point of confusion: comparing decimals where place value is counter-intuitive. For instance, she struggled to understand why 0.10 (one-tenth) is larger than 0.050 (five-hundredths), as the number "50" looks bigger than "10". Our focus will be on reinforcing the critical importance of place value when working with decimals.

Scarlett rose to the challenge exceptionally well, scoring 80% on the comprehension questions with only two minor grammatical errors in her written answers. This is a fantastic result for a Year 5 level text. Furthermore, she demonstrated a remarkable ability to understand the new vocabulary from context clues alone. Her confidence and desire to be independent are notable strengths.

Navigating the much longer text to pinpoint specific information proved more difficult, requiring more time and effort. We also need to find a better balance with her independence; while her self-reliance is a positive trait, her desire to work entirely alone makes it hard to provide immediate feedback on her writing process, which can allow small mistakes to go unnoticed initially.