This week we started looking at pattern and sequences. We started off by making patterns using shapes and colours. Then we looked at number patterns and worked out the rule of the sequence. Some of us even worked out the rule using negative numbers.
Tag Archives: numeracy
Money, money, money 
Today Mrs Connell asked us what we needed money for. We made a list of all the different ways we use money. We also talked about help available to support people too. Identifying coins, working out change and total costs are just some of the activities we’ve been up to.
Maths Extra Challenge
Here are some extra challenges for March!
February Maths Calendar
Are you looking for a challenge? Have a go at Rigour Maths Problem a Day challenge. There’s a question each day from all aspects of maths. Give the first level one a go or, if you fancy a challenge, try second level.
Fractions
Today we explored part-whole relationships… check out the examples we found in the playground and outdoor spaces. 
Week at a glance
What a busy week we’ve had. Here we are enjoying our electricity topic in science. We designed and tested circuits, making sure they had all the components to work.
In maths, we used play-doh to help us with division.
In literacy, we explored Scots language and completed a crossword in Scots.
Multiplication
We have been working on our multiplication strategies. We have made arrays and equal groups.
Addition Building
Check out our addition! We built structures using the Denes blocks and worked out how much they would cost to make.
Place Value
We have been exploring place value in Primary 4/5. Look at our chilli challenge loop cards
Estimating and Rounding
We’ve been practising estimating and rounding. Look at our high scores on Rocket Rounding and how close our estimates are to the exact answer.
