Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on how to add and subtract fractions.
    • We are FOCUSING on addition and subtraction of decimals
    • We are FOCUSING on multiplication and division of decimals by 10, 100, 1000s
    • We are FOCUSING on transforming both the denominators by using knowledge of multiples to solve fraction addition and subtraction with different denominators
    • We are FOCUSING on calculating the probability of teams winning different games


    Success Criteria: I can/have:

    • write fractions in order
    • interpret multiples of a number
    • use my knowledge of multiples of a number for finding equivalent fractions
    • change a fraction (numerator and denominator) by the same multiple
    • add and subtract fractions with the same denominator
    • add and subtract fractions with different denominators
    • understand how decimals are written
    • understand place value of decimals
    • order decimals
    • add and subtract decimals
    • multiply and divide decimals by 10, 100, 1000
    • describe the chance or likelihood of outcomes happening
    • describe the likelihood of an event as a fraction or percentage

    Activities:

    - probability games: coin and dice throw games where you have to calculate the amount of money to play the game and the chance of winning

    - probability worksheets on GC

    - Commonwealth games problem solving questions - work together in groups to solve the question