This week we’ve been learning about fractions through play. Using concrete materials such as Play-doh, we have been exploring the concepts of whole, halves and quarters.
March 23, 2019
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March 8, 2019
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Sumdog contest
Tomorrow is the start of the next East Renfrewshire Sumdog contest. The contest starts on the 8th of March and finishes on the 14th of March. The winning class will get a full 6 month subscription to Sumdog, which was … Continue reading
February 18, 2019
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Correction codes
To encourage more responsibility in their learning, Primary 2 have been reminded about St Mark’s Correction Code. Up till now, the Class Teacher has been correcting any mistakes the children have made, particularly in their writing. However, now any mistakes … Continue reading
February 13, 2019
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Measurement
In term 1 we learned about Length and in term 2 we’ve continued our learning about Measurement with Weight and Capacity. We have be estimating the weight of objects and arranging them in order, then confirming our results using scales. … Continue reading
February 7, 2019
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Sumdog
In Primary 2, we use Sumdog as our Numeracy and Mathematics homework on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. Research has shown that at least 30 minutes of Sumdog per week has a beneficial impact on the development of Numeracy and Mathematics skills. Moreover … Continue reading
January 28, 2019
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Rekenrek
Today the children were introduced to Rekenreks. Rekenrek, or arithmetic rack, was designed by Adrian Treffers, a mathematics curriculum researcher at the Freudenthal Institute in Holland, to support the natural development of number sense in children. Smaller versions consist of … Continue reading
January 25, 2019
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Time
This week, some of the children have been learning about time. In particular, we have been learning to read o’clock and half past on an analogue clock. To help us, we have constructed our own clock and have used meter … Continue reading
January 22, 2019
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Primary 2 Read, Write, Count bags
In November Primary 2 visited the Foundry, where they received yellow bags with 3 reading books, numeracy games and a note pad. Please let us know what you thought of these bags by filling out the Parental survey at the following … Continue reading
January 11, 2019
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Fractions
In Numeracy and Mathematics this week, some of the children have been learning about Fraction. We have learning about the relationship between wholes and halves, and that two halves make a whole. We have then applied this knowledge to quarters … Continue reading
January 11, 2019
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Golden time
During Golden Time, the pupils of Primary 2 have the opportunity to use the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout the week, participation in a wide selection of activities. Making crowns to celebrate The Epiphany. Using IT skills to develop … Continue reading
