Category Archives: Learning Stories

First Level, Interdisciplinary Learning, Maths & Numeracy, Primary 2

Money

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This week Primary 2 have been working very hard learning about Money as part of their IDL Topic.

LI We are learning to use different coins to pay an exact amount

SC I can read the cost of an item

I can choose the coins I need to pay for it

First, we looked at all the coins very carefully and practised recognising and sorting them by putting them into different money banks.

Next we looked at the cost of items in the toy shop, and discussed which coins we could use to pay for it. We discovered that there were different ways of making the same amount. Soon, we were trying to make the exact amount using the fewest number of coins.

Perhaps we will be able to use our skills at home too, by using coins to pay for some items next time we go shopping.

Mrs Smith would love to hear how we get on!

 

 

 

Community, Events, Mid Calder 40th Anniversary, Primary 5, Uncategorized

Back in time with Primary 5C!

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As part of Mid Calder Primary School’s 40th Birthday celebrations, we decided to look back across the last 4 decades at the news and culture of the 70s, 80s, 90s and Noughties.

As a homework task, P5 were asked to research a particular decade and share what we had found with the rest of the class. It was surprising how many things from 40 years ago are still with us, like Queen Elizabeth, Star Wars and James Bond movies!

We had lots of fun researching the fashions, movies and music of each decade and all our parents (and teacher!) were able to help us out with their memories of years gone by.

We thoroughly enjoyed sharing our learning with our parents and carers at assembly – we especially enjoyed dressing up in the fashions of the day!

Mid Calder 40th Anniversary, Primary 5, Uncategorized

New shop opens in Mid Calder!

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P5a have fully embraced the challenge of creating a new shop for Mid Calder main street. As a class we have  been looking at what shops we have in our main street and if it fits the purpose of living in the 21st century. We first drew a map of our village and identified what shops/businesses we had and where they were situated. Once we had completed this we then discussed the needs of our village and what could we benefit from. All of the children had to justify why they had made their choice of what shop they would open in the village and all  were very enthusiastic about designing and making their own shop/business. We have also been looking at measure which will help us when we start to make a model of our shop/business. We will be making our shop/business models over the next few weeks and then the children will have to make a pitch as to why their business should be chosen for Mid Calder main street……..look out for our fantastic designs on future blogs.

Have a great weekend.

Miss Anderson & P5a

Events, Learning Stories, Maths & Numeracy, Primary 1, Primary 2, Primary 3, Primary 5, Primary 7, Supporting homework, Useful Websites

West Lothian Maths Contest on Sumdog

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P1-7 have been entered to take part in Sumdog’s West Lothian Maths Contest. This runs from 10-16th November and can be played at both home and at school using the Sumdog website or app. All pupils should have their Sumdog log in their homework diary/ book.

The children have to answer 1000 questions and their score is based on accuracy, not speed or winning games. There are also prizes to be won and certificates will be given out at assembly for those children in the top 50 from across West Lothian.

Good luck everyone!

Interdisciplinary Learning, Maths & Numeracy, Primary 3

Money in Primary 3

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We are learning to find different ways to pay an exact amount

Success Criteria:

– I can exchange coins and notes for different ones which have the same value
– I have explored how a total can be made in different ways
– I can use the coins and notes I have to pay the exact amount for an item in a variety of ways including using the fewest coins

Linked to their IDL context, Mid Calder, Primary 3’s learning in maths has been focused on money. This week, we have been exploring how we can use different combinations of coins to pay for the same items. We have been using our addition skills to calculate the total of a set of coins, then working out lots of different ways to make the same total. We have been using concrete materials like coins to support us, looking at pictorial representations of different amounts, as well as exploring abstract addition and subtraction money calculations through our number discussion. We have also been taking part in a Money Challenge on Sumdog.

 

English & Literacy, Mid Calder 40th Anniversary, Primary 7

Mystery at Calder House

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We are learning to create an interesting setting for our story.
I can use features specific to an imaginative story:
– exciting vocabulary in my story to engage the reader.
– adjectives to describe the setting.
– Calder House as a setting for my story.

– I can use paragraphs to organise my writing.
– I can use past tense.

As part of their IDL context for learning P7 are exploring Mid Calder. They were set the challenge to write a mystery story set in Calder House. First of all they researched Calder House and completed their plan. We then discussed different types of adjectives and vocabulary we would use to describe the house. Next they looked at an example on the board and assessed it using the Success Criteria. After that they wrote their mystery stories and self assessed them.

Highlands 2017, Primary 7

The Eagles soared through camp

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The Eagles had a fantastic time at Loch Insh and, throughout all of the activities that we took part in, every member of the group showed a ‘have a go’ attitude and dared to try things that they’d never tried before. Everyone demonstrated our school values throughout the trip, particularly being enthusiastic, successful and inclusive by cheering each other on, being supportive when people were feeling a little unsure and by having lots of fun and smiling.

Learning Letters, Primary 7

P7 Learning Letter Term 2

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Dear Parent/Carer,
Welcome to term 2 in Primary 7. The children have settled well into the routine of the new term and it is unfortunate that Mrs Wright has not returned but I have put measures in place to ensure consistency and progression in their learning. Mrs Redmond has been the main teacher and is planning very closely with Ms Richmond who has our other P7 children. Mrs Wright does hope to return within the next few weeks and is extremely upset at what has happened. I do understand that does not help our children but by having experienced teachers in the class who are communicating very closely we aim to provide a stimulating and settled environment until her return. I will keep you updated and I am sure the children will continue to relay to you any information on the day to day running of the class.
Mrs McKenzieLearning Letter P7 Term 2 – 2017-18

Learning Letters, Primary 7

P6/7 Learning Letters Term 2

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Dear Parent/Carer,
Welcome to term 2 in Primary 7/6. All of the children have settled well into P6 and we are looking forward to a busy and fun term. There is lots to look forward to, including our new IDL context: Mid Calder Memories. Also, all pupils are part of a Junior Leadership Team and have started making positive changes within our school. Please keep track of all that we are learning this term via the school blog.
Ms Richmond
P7/6 Teacher
November 2017
Learning Letter P7.6 Term 2 – 2017-18