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Numeracy and Science (25/02 – 01/03)

Numeracy

Multiplying fractions:

  • Multiply a fraction by a fraction
  • Multiply a fraction by a whole number
https://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions_multiplication.html

Data Management and Probability

  • Construct a sample space using a tree diagram, list or chart to represent all possible outcomes.
https://www.mathsisfun.com/data/probability.html

Science

Students will be doing an experiment in groups to answer a testable question. They will follow the scientific process and record their findings.

Testable question: Will salt water affect the boiling temperature of water?

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Book Report

Term 2 Book Report is due Monday 11th March.

Students received the forms today and they have also been emailed.

Rough drafts will be completed in class and final copy at home. 

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Mr.B’s Homework (18/02 – 22/02)

Monday

  • Mathletics: Subtracting unlike fractions
  • Revise salinity diagram in composition book – Revise in a study book or on a piece of paper

Tuesday

  • Ready Maths p.113 – 114 (Due Wednesday)

Wednesday 

  • Sports Day

Thursday

  • Mathletics: Multiplying whole numbers by fraction
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Numeracy and Science (18/02 – 22/02)

Numeracy

  • Finish with adding and subtracting like and unlike fractions / mixed numbers (Monday)
  • Multiplying whole numbers by fractions, fractions by fractions and mixed numbers by fractions (Tuesday – Friday)
https://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions_multiplication.html

Science

  • How does Ocean Water move? Waves, currents and tides
  • Class discussion on pages 442 to 450 in the textbook (Monday)
  • Open book test on the above pages (Tuesday)
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Upcoming Numeracy and Science assessments

Science

Tuesday (19/02) – Open book test

  • Textbook P.442 – 450 (Will be emailed)
  • How do oceans move? Waves, currents and tides
  • We will read through the pages together in class on Monday and discuss them
  • Students will read the pages in class again on Tuesday and answer questions on the text

Monday (25/02) – Investigation

  • Students will work in groups to answer a testable question
  • All equipment will be supplied by the school

Numeracy

Wednesday (27/02)

  • Multiplying fractions test
  • 15 marks
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How to Mind Map

What is a mind map?

A Mind Map is a visual thinking tool that can be applied to all cognitive functions, especially memory, learning, creativity and analysis. Mind Mapping is a process that involves a distinct combination of imagery, colour and visual-spatial arrangement. The technique maps out your thoughts using keywords that trigger associations in the brain to spark further ideas.

How to Mind Map?

https://imindmap.com/how-to-mind-map/
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Reading Week 11-15th Feb

This week in Literacy we are enjoying Reading Week activities based on Fairy Tales.

Monday – The True Story of the Little Pigs – a persuasive piece to show the Wolf is innocent.

Tuesday — Jack and the Bean Stalk – Who is the real bad guy in the story ?

Wednesday – Aesop’s Fables – a writing response on what one of these fables teaches us.

Thursday – Cinderella – good triumphs over evil – a letter to one of the characters.

Friday – students will be writing their own fairy tale.

Homework this week is 30 minutes silent reading every day.