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Collaborative Learning

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In Maths we have been working with a partner while learning a new method of multiplying 2 digit numbers by 1 digit numbers. We had to give a partner a calculation to work out and they had to explain the working on their whiteboard. This allowed us to learn from each other and improve our knowledge.

Here is an example of what we were doing:

2 3

x 4

Units first: 3 x 4 = 12

Then the tens: 20 x 4 = 80

Finally add your two answers: 12 + 80 = 92

The best partner group was Iona and Lucy. Well done girls!

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Amazing Artists

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Primary 5 have been learning about famous artists. We have been using their work to inspire us during Art and Design lessons.

Firstly, we learned about Gaudi, a famous architect from Spain. We used his mosaic style to create perfect pumpkins at Halloween time.

Secondly, we were inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his use of geometric shapes. We made a stained glass window similar to his rose design. We were very interested in the fact that he was a Scottish artist.

Lastly, we learned how to draw a portrait and created some sketches of the Scottish Inventors we covered in our topic.

We were inspired by all of the artists that we have learned about so far and have been able to compare their different styles and similarities in their work.

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The pictures look fab, well done Primary 5!

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Fundraising Fun!

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In Primary 5 we have been getting ready for Children in Need. We ran a successful tuck shop and made these wonderful posters to raise awareness.

The tuck shop was a great opportunity to use our new money skills that we have been learning in Maths. We looked at budgeting, cost price, selling price, profit, making totals and giving change.

These posters worked a treat and we managed to raise an amazing profit of £45.55. Well done Primary 5!