Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING Algebra by finding and representing relationships in spatial and number patterns, using tables and graphs and by discovering general rules for linear relationships.
    • We are EXPLORING units by interpreting different quantities
    • We are EXPLORING unit conversions by connecting different units
    • We are EXPLORING Area, perimeter and volume of 2D and 3D shapes


    • Success Criteria: I can/have...

      • Use units of measurements of lengths and angles to calculate side lengths and angles  using a protractor of 2D shapes
      • calculate the area of 2D shapes and create a rule
      • calculate the perimeter of 2D shapes and create a rule
      • Understand signs and symbols in maths for equal, lengths, congruent
      • understand hypotenuse and the rules of a right angled triangle
      • understand how letters represent numbers 
      • understand 3 figure bearings
      • explore similar triangles and its application to calculate height 
      • explore equivalent fractions to calculate the unknown height for similar triangles
      • explore free falling objects due to gravity to calculate the height of a buliding 
      • Recall - coefficient, squared, power, indices, exponent, variable, constant, equation, expression, terms, like and unlike terms and the rules they must follow.

      Activities:

      1. Make a kite
      2. Look at the pattern, mirror image etc.
      3. What is equal? Calculate, measure lengths and angles
      4. How many triangles? Area/? Perimeter? Congruent?
      5. use Sphero to calculate bearings and directions
      6. program Sphero to enter 3 figure bearings to draw geometric shapes
      7. calculate perimeter, area, speed, distance, time and then create a rule
      8. calculate the unknown length  of a right angled triangle and then create a rule
      9. calculate the height of a building using free falling objects 
      10. calculate the height of a building using equivalent fraction method by using similar triangles and proportional ratio 
      11. For extension students: use trig ratio to calculate angle

      Follow Up Tasks:
      Mathsbuddy, EP maths, recap lesson for next class.

    • eastltle practise test report - gaps and to be achieved to be followed up with mathsbuddy tasks.