We have been learning more strategies about how to solve problems. Today’s strategy was ” Draw it out”.
More Problem Solving
Category: Numeracy
Problem Solving : Act Out The Situation
We are having a problem solving week and learning a different strategy every day this week. Today’s strategy was to “Act out the situation”. Our problem was to find the tallest and smallest in each group and then the whole class. It took a while, but we got there in the end!
Calculations
We have been busy working on our calculations and trying to use our mental strategies to add and subtract. We can still use a number line if we need it, though.
Estimation Station
Some f us have been learning about estimating and why we have to estimate. we estimated the numbers of things in jars; our height in sticks and how many drops it would take to cover a penny without spilling. It is really tricky to estimate some things.
What Have We Learned in Maths This Week?
On a Friday, we usually do a hot seat and tell everyone what we have learned this week. Today, we went outside in the sunshine and wrote examples of what we have learned. Lots of adding stories and tens and units!
Tens and Units
Some of us have been learning about tens and units . We know that we can never have more than 9 units (or it has to become 1 ten!) It is really tricky, but we are getting there. : )
Dominoes
Dominoes are great at teach number shape, taking turns and counting. We played a few games today. Lots of children had never played before! ( They don’t know what they are missing!)
Numbers to 100
For some children today, our challenge today was to complete the number square jigsaws. They took a lot of concentration, but we got there in the end!
Calculations
We were writing our calculations using two dice. One dice had numbers up to 6 and the other dice had a mixture of numbers from 7 to 20 on them. We used our number lines to help us.
Jigsaw Fiends
P2.6 do enjoy a jigsaw. Jigsaws are great. They encourage discussion, logical thinking, persistence and spacial awareness. We all need those skills in life. Completing a jigsaw is immensely satisfying.
