Try to read your child's work with them on a regular basis and ask them what they have been studying. Don't be afraid to get actively involved with their homework, especially research activities. Encourage your child to recognise the need for adding details to their work; making their written work clear and use of scientific words whenever possible. Ensure that your child uses the correct units for measurement; e.g. Length - metres (m), centimetres (cm); amount of material - grams (g), kilograms (Kg); force - newtons (N) and temperature - degrees celsius (C). Encourage your child to put their investigation data and results into tables and when possible bar chart graphs. Help them to recognise / spot patterns or trends in these results.