We took part in outdoor learning. We had to work together in groups to make different shapes.
Outdoor Learning
Category Archives: Numeracy and Mathematics
Sequencing
Through exploring number patterns, I can recognise and continue simple number sequences and can explain the rule I have applied. MTH 1-13b
We have been continuing patterns and sequences. We have also been identifying the missing numbers in number sequences. We could find and explain the rule we used to continue the number sequence.
Fraction Action
Having explored fractions by taking part in practical activities, I can show my understanding of:
• how a single item can be shared equally
• the notation and vocabulary associated with fractions
• where simple fractions lie on the number line. MNU 1-07a
We have been learning about fractions and have been finding fractions of shapes and fractions on a number line.
A bit of Angling!
I have investigated angles in the environment, and can discuss, describe and classify angles using appropriate mathematical vocabulary.
We explored different sizes of angles and why we need to be able to measure angles. We classified them as being acute, right-angled and obtuse. We made fish with different sized mouths.
Handling Data
I have explored a variety of ways in which data is presented and can ask and answer questions about the information it contains. MNU 1-20a
I have used a range of ways to collect information and can sort it in a logical, organised and imaginative way using my own and others’ criteria. MNU 1-20b
Using technology and other methods, I can display data simply, clearly and accurately by creating tables, charts and diagrams, using simple labelling and scale. MTH 1-21a
We have been organising information in tables using tally marks.
We displayed information in pictograms, bar graphs, Venn and Carroll diagrams.
We also use spreadsheets to help us make bar graphs on the computer.
Outdoor Angles
We went on a shape hunt in the playground. We found lots of 2D and 3D shapes, and we also found right angles.
The windows are rectangles and squares and they have right angles. – Albie.
I found a right angle on the Buddy Stop and it’s a rectangle. – Jessica
The corner of snakes and ladders is a right angle and it’s a square. – Zoe
The corner of the rectangle is a right angle. – Josh
3D Shape Sorters
We have been identifying 3D shapes. We knew all of their names and correctly matched up each shape with it’s name.
Alex – Cuboids faces are made up of rectangles and squares.
Jessica – Cones have got a circle on the bottom.
Lauren –Cubes faces are all squares.
Albie – I spotted that a some of the pyramids had a square on the bottom but one had a triangle.
A Farmyard Puzzle
We have been solving problems by making a model or drawing a diagram.
We had to work out how many cows and hens there would be if there were 4 heads and 12 legs. Some of us drew cows and hens on our whiteboards to help and some groups used art straws and made models.
Height Comparison
We measured the height of everyone in the class then compared our heights with Flat Stanley. Most of us were taller than Flat Stanley. Flat Stanley is 122cm tall. We drew around Andrew as he is the same height as Flat Stanley. We turned Andrew’s outline into Flat Stanley. We made a painting of Erin who is the same height as Flat Stanley, one of Natasha, who is shorter than Flat Stanley and one of Jessica, who is taller than Flat Stanley.
Flat Stanley Measuring
We have been learning to measure using metres and centimetres. We drew around each other with chalk to create our own flat person, then measured the height of our outline. Our flat people were very colourful.
Zoe – We were drawing around other people and writing their name, then measuring their outline.
Grace – I did my favourite rainbow T-shirt.
Natasha – At first I got a bit muddled but then I worked it out. I measured from my head to my toes.
Josh – We measured our Flat person using a metre stick.
Fern – I liked drawing around each other and colouring it in.
Sylvie – I liked colouring in our flat person.
Lauren – We used metre sticks and we measured using metres and centimetres.
