Author Archives: Miss McKay

Weapons

We found out about the weapons that were used during the Scottish Wars of Independence.

We referred to the Battle of Bannockburn website.

Bannockburn Resources

We found out about pikes and the use of the defensive Shiltron, as demonstrated by some of the girls below.

Everyone then created their own shield using pattern, shape and a material of their choice – most chose paint. 

Division with remainders

Identifying remainders is an important skill when dividing.  It’s really important that we can see the number and understand where the remainder comes from. Throughout this week we will be looking at division by 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

We will be using concrete materials, drawing pictures, counting and many more strategies in order to reinforce this skill.

The rules below helps us to recognise if a number can divide equally. At the moment we are working on identifying numbers within 100 which divide equally by 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. This will help us identify when we should have a remainder.

To practise this at home.

Choose any number and encourage pupils to consider if it is even, adds up to 3, ends in 0 or 5. If not then it will have a remainder when divided by 2, 3 and 5.

For example

255

This number will divide equally by 3 because 2+5+5 = 12. It end in an 5 so it will divide equally by 5. However as it is an odd number it will have a remainder when divided by 2.

Persuasive Writing

Primary 5 have been looking into potential schools trips. They completed their online research and then wrote letters to our Head Teacher Mrs Dillon Ruddy. Pupils were tasked with writing a persuasive argument that explains why a trip would be beneficial. As you can see below they had a variety of mostly educational arguments. They were using a writing structure where they made their point(P) and then explained (E)their reason. 

Maths Week: STEM challenge

Pupils worked in small groups to build kit cars and robots. They had to use screw drivers and spanners to connect the plastic and metal pieces. They had to follow complex instructions, applying their understanding of 3D shape to build the various parts.

During the activity there was high levels of engagement despite it being very challenging. There was great team work with different pupils having different roles.

 

 

 

 

 

Well done to this team who completed their car in record time.