Maths is visual, and Maths is patterns… we explored this in our class with Times Tables Spirolaterals. To create one of these, list a times table’s answers, then translate the answers into a one-digit result (e.g if the answer is… Continue Reading
This week, Mrs Morrie set the 4/5 class a rich Maths task: Yarn Bombing our Walnut Tree! Mrs Morrie wants the walnut tree at the front of the school to become a special friendship space. The bench under the tree… Continue Reading
During the Rio Olympic Games, our class ran their own Olympic event, The Potatolympics! To start with, each student was given a potato, which they decorated to create a potato athlete. Students even created mini-movies in pairs to introduce… Continue Reading
This week, we read The Maths Curse by Jon Cieszka. Here is a video of the book if you haven’t read it: Math Curse from Jessica Carlton on Vimeo. We partnered with our buddy class for this cool project: create… Continue Reading
Lately in maths, we have been revising the chunking method for addition. The chunking method involved chunking – or splitting – a number into its tens and ones to allow for easier mental computation. All the students practised this method… Continue Reading
We worked on a fun project last week. The students were presented with a variety of empty containers and challenged to create a structure with a capacity of exactly 3.15 litres (the true capacity of the container: filled to the… Continue Reading
You will find below some multiplication methods that our class investigated. The children worked hard to create quality videos to explain their favourite method. Have a look at the videos, and don’t forget to answer our question at the end:… Continue Reading
Lately in maths, we have been investigating different methods for multiplication. In pairs, the students are creating quick videos using the app “educreations” to showcase and explain their favourite method. Here is Wil’s and Harry H’s – the Lattice method:… Continue Reading
Wondering how you can best support your child with maths? Here are some examples of everyday activities that help develop strong maths skills: Play Monopoly! The game of Monopoly has so much… Continue Reading
Article written by Eliza and Levina In maths our class has been learning how to make pie graphs. The pie graph was about who has visited our class blog. Firstly we drew up… Continue Reading