The squares math group have been learning about area and perimeter recently. We took advantage of the dry weather and used the playground, chalk and meter sticks to draw out squares and rectangles from given measurements. The children then calculated the area and perimeter of their quadrilateral. The children worked in mixed math groups and used the opportunity to share their knowledge with the circles and triangles maths groups. Once they had completed their task the children created a quadrilateral of their own measurements. They then had to measure and calculate the area and perimeter of the shape created by another group. During the plenary discussion children commented that they had enjoyed the task and some of their challenges had been to create shapes using straight lines, particularly when creating larger shapes. One of the ways they found to overcome this problem was by working as a team with one member standing back to observe and give directions if the line began to slant diagonally.

                  Adam shared his swimming success with the class and Amy shared her dancing trophies! What confident individuals and successful learners we have in Primary 5!