For example
If Niamh rolls a 3, 4 and a 6, she could make these number sentences and colour in these numbers:
3+4+6=13;
or 4-3=1 then 1+6=7;
or 6+4=10 then 10+3=13;
or 6-4=2 then 2+1=3;
or 6x4=24 then 24-3=17 etc.
For homework this week the children have taken home a dice game to play with a partner. The idea is to make the children use three different operations reliably to find different totals. Using three dice, the children should create one and two digit numbers, multiplying, adding and subtracting numbers as they were shown in class on Tuesday. When the children have made a total, they can colour in a square on the grid.
For example If Niamh rolls a 3, 4 and a 6, she could make these number sentences and colour in these numbers: 3+4+6=13; or 4-3=1 then 1+6=7; or 6+4=10 then 10+3=13; or 6-4=2 then 2+1=3; or 6x4=24 then 24-3=17 etc.
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This week's homework is based on handling data. The children have been collecting, analysing and presenting data in different ways and should consolidate this work through their homework task. The first challenge should be fairly simple. The children need to count each type of animal from the box and record the total in the form of tally marks. These should be grouped into fives to make them easier to count. When this data has been collected, the children need to create sentences by interpreting the data. For example, there are 5 more sharks than prawns. This is a good opportunity to advance the children's skills in finding the difference between numbers. After that, the children need to present the information in the form of a graph. The graph's axis are already labelled with titles. The students need to complete the vertical scale with numbers and the horizontal axis with the types of animals. Finally, they are required to create a bar graph (block graph) using the axis to guide them. A ruler should be used to ensure that the quality of the work is high.
Please let me know if you would like further tips or help with this unit of work via e-mail. This week the children have been measuring using rulers and tape measures. The results were then compared and analysed. One element of focus was the validity of the results. For example, could child A's arm be 90cm long if child B's is only 60cm? We have also been answering questions by working collaboratively and communicating effectively. Block C is a two week unit of work based on handling data and measuring. This week the children will be swiftly working through units of measurement based on distance, capacity and mass. To help your children, make them more aware of where these units can be found and why they are used. For example, if they have a bottle of water, draw their attention to the scale/capacity on the bottle. If you happen to be doing any baking or cooking, encourage your child to help measure some of the ingredients or look at the weight on the packaging.
Following the work completed during the lessons before the holidays, the children are required to work on their applicational knowledge of 2D shapes for homework. The children should know the names and properties of all the common 2D shapes- circle, triangle, square, rectangle, pentagon, hexagon, heptagon and octagon. Knowing the names of the shapes are foundational, the children should also learn to make comparative comments about the length and orientation of the different shapes. Using language such as length, equal, sides, corners, curved, parallel, straight and right angle should be used with confidence and accuracy.
As part our work on the number system we have been learning to add in jumps of tens and units. Two of the written methods that we have been using and will be using in future are the hundred square, which is available on this page, and the number line. These are methods that should be familiar to the children if they were at Dulwich Shanghai during Year One. Below are some websites that you might find interesting and useful:
Number lines- addition 2D shapes Doubling Mental addition Maths dictionary Place Value Number Bonds A plastic folder was given to every child yesterday for homework to be stored in. This folder should be returned to school every Friday with the completed homework in. On the following Monday, the children will take the folder home with the new homework and the previous Friday's homework, which will be marked. If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail me at: [email protected].
Below you can find a hundred square to download and use at home. The square is an extremely useful tool when teaching children to add, subtract, multiply and divide. We will be using this square throughout the year to also help the children understand patterns in numbers, especially when they're learning about place value.
Hopefully you will find this useful.
This week we are continuing to develop our knowledge of the number system. We are finding doubles by playing games such as doubles ladders, archery doubles and quiz, quiz, trade. To help us learn how to double larger numbers accurately we have been using our knowledge of partitioning.
On Wednesday and Thursday, we will be learning the names and properties of 2D shapes. The ones we will be covering are: circles, triangles, rectangles, squares, pentagons, hexagons, heptagons and octagon. Shapes such as the trapezium, rhombus as well as the different varieties of triangles will be discussed but will not be the focus. |
Miss WrightWelcome to our maths page! This is where I will update you on the work we are covering in class each week. There will be a selection of website links available to support you with homework. Each week I will post a selection of photographs so you can see how hard the children have been working! Enjoy! Archives
September 2014
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