Category Archives: Numeracy

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.

Finding a half of 10 using spaghetti.
Finding a half of 10 using spaghetti.
Finding a half of 15 using dice.
Finding a half of 15 using dice.

 

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