We have been linking our knowledge of multiplying fact families to write division facts too. We have also been trying to speed up our times tables facts.

We are beginning term 2 with a recap on previous learning. We are exploring times tables to discover any gaps in learning. Group 1 have been exploring inverse calculations. If we know 9 x 6 = 54 then what other knowledge do we have linking multiplication and division.

Group 2 have been working on increasing their recall speed on all times tables facts up to 12 times table.

Both groups have been working collaboratively to create a times table loop game. This is great fun and they will be able to share their game with different peers.  This activity took great team work and numeracy knowledge with an additional challenge of common factors!

Happy new year to you all.

We have started the way we mean to go on with our first gymnastics lesson today, where we explored strength, control, balance and travelling in our floor work activities.  Apologies for the action photos!

Photos from our Harry Potter themed day.

Our Gryffindor team won by a landslide!

We also have artistic talent in abundance!

This game is called “Shut the box”. The aim of the game is to find the sum of the 2 dice and decide how to represent this with the numbers. The children must strategise as all numbers need to be used to win the game.  In the first round many players were left with number 1 and realised they were unable to complete the game as a score of 1 is not possible with 2 dice. This game is really good for encouraging quick recall of number facts and applying this in the best way to win the game.  They had so much fun that they asked for this game at wet indoor play!

spelling block 3 – b

Very cold but very sunny. Fantastic skills being displayed in touch Rugby.

We had such fun doing our Pudsey drive! Rebecca was our overall winner! Well done Rebecca.

Over the past couple of weeks we have been learning about decimals and the links with fractions. Here are some photos of partners challenging their learning buddies :

We are moving on to addition and subtraction using decimal numbers.