Category Archives: Numeracy
Exploring domino patterns
Finding a half of whole numbers in P2
Not only can we find a half in shape we are now exploring finding a half of whole numbers. We are finding some numbers can be shared equally amongst 2 and with others sometimes you have a left over. In P2a we have been learning about halves of whole numbers to 20 by doing a fun activity using dinosaurs, pasta and other objects.
Measure in the nursery
We have been exploring the language of measure. In our groups we have been using a 2 pan balance to weigh different objects. Once we had all picked an object, we estimated which object would be heaviest and lightest. Some boys and girls noticed that their arms felt strange when lifting something heavy, we need to use our strong muscles to lift heavier objects. We could discuss what we noticed happening to the scales when something was heavy/light. Our new words we now know- scales, heaviest and lightest.
Christmas Surveys in P4
In P4, we have been carrying out surveys about Christmas. After learning to collect, organise and display information in a variety of ways, as well as answer questions about the information, we researched a Christmas topic of our choice. We collected information using tally marks and displayed it in bar graphs. Here are some of the results from the surveys:
Most popular Christmas food – roast turkey
Most popular Christmas sweet – candy cane
Most popular Christmas song – Last Christmas
Most popular present – teddy
Most popular Christmas character – Santa