Term 1: Week 1

EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING Matariki as a rich context for understanding place value
• We are EXPLORING Matariki as a rich context for reading and writing large numbers

Kia ora 7F2.  It is my pleasure to be your Mathematics teacher this year.  I can be contacted on   mkindley@mhjc.school.nz

Term One's context i s ‘Tūrangawaewae - Where do we stand?'  where your  transition to Ngahere/Forest Whānau will be supported through our EXPLORATION of Number/Algebra through the  Māori World View.  We will be EXPLORING Matariki (the Māori New Year) and the Night Sky. 

Whakataukī: “He waka eke noa!”
Metaphorical: A waka we are all in together. We rise together, fall together, work together and keep going together!
Literal: Working in unity and leaving no-one behind.

Authentic Outcomes:  Matariki, Stardome Observatory and Camp Adair.

Success Criteria:  I can...
• Identify place, face and total value
• Understand and 'read' large numbers

Do Now:  Numeracy Ninjas
Mental Strategies, Timetables and Key Skills revision. 

Class Activities:   Number
1.  Class games and written activities to reinforce place, face and total value.  
2.  Setting up routines for bookwork (Book 1 = Numeracy Ninjas, Book 2 = Classwork) and Maths Evaluations. 
3.  Joining Google Classroom: 7F2 - Class code: 7mc5dhm https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/MjU5NTUzODQ3ODU1
4.  Issuing of ID cards and lanyards. 

Homework:   
Maths Buddy is your priority for your at-home practice. Please complete your set homework tasks by Sunday evening (starting from Week 2).  If you have completed your assigned activities please do extra practice on your timetables programme.