Our learning in Maths this week has seen us continuing to use function machines. We are now using larger numbers to input and then applying our mental maths skills to help work out the output number from the function machine. Sometimes we are given just the output number and have to work backwards to find the answer. This has led us to discuss inverse operations. Using this web link below you can click on the number to make it go into the machine, but if you click on it again it will go backwards through the machine, therefore showing the inverse operation.
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/Flash.aspx?f=FSInverseMachine
We were then challenged to work out the function the machine was performing when given the input and output numbers. This was quite tricky and we will continue this next week.
In our fruity maths group carousel stations over the last two weeks one station has been focusing on learning how to use the maths strategy of partitioning. This has helped us learn how to multiply a 2 digit number by a one digit number. We have used the Captain FAB method to record this, can you remember what FAB stands for? If you do, reply to this blog (it will earn you a dojo point!). We recorded our learning this week in our class Talking Book, we each created a post it and put it in the book.
This week we linked our writing again to our Social Studies topic of Wallace and Bruce and this time we produced a guide on how to become a good King, or as Kalvin called his “How to be an Awesome King!”, (Mrs Purdie will be pleased as this is one of her favourite words!). I wonder if anyone will receive a Golden Ticket for this piece of writing, you will find out on Thursday (well done to Aliza for earning 
a ticket for her application form from last week). If parents who are reading this want to know more about Golden Tickets just ask your child, as it is something everyone wants to get!
We also used our topic of Wallace and Bruce to influence our art work. Mrs Thomson has worked with the children on producing some Scottish landscapes, they are amazing! They showcase well the art skills of sketching and shading. These pieces will form part of a display in our area, it is currently under construction so I will blog a photograph of the final result next week.
Please remember that your Social Studies take away menu homework is due on Friday 5th February. I can’t wait to see what you have produced!
Have a lovely weekend. 🙂
Mrs Currie
Well primary 5, you are certainly being challenged in your work this week. Using function machines in maths can be tricky so I’m delighted to see that Mrs Currie has provided you with a link that will help you work on these at home! It’s nice to read about the different techniques you are using in art to produce Scottish landscapes! I must pop up to see them. Miss Smyth x
F stands for full calculation. A stands for abridged. b stands for brain.
Well done Aliza, take a working hard dojo on Monday 🙂