Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the Solar System and Matariki as rich contexts for understanding place value (whole and decimal numbers)
    • We are EXPLORING the Solar System and Matariki as rich contexts for reading and writing large numbers


    Kia ora 7F1.  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 the Solar System and Matariki (the Māori New Year).


    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:  Marae trip to Howick, presentation of Pepeha, Waiata and 'Kia Mana Ake', our school haka.  Camp Adair, possibly in Term 2 (date still to be confirmed).

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


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





    Class Activities:       Number
    1.  Set up exercise books for Numeracy Ninja (back) and classwork (front).  Complete 10-minute 'Numeracy Ninja' Do Now task. Mark as a class and discuss the coloured 'belt' system. 
    2.  Class dice games and written activities to reinforce place, face and total value.  Use of interactive chart on Transum website. https://www.transum.org/Maths/Activity/Place_Value/Headings.asp
    3.  Explain routines for bookwork (theory).  Book 1 = Numeracy Ninjas/Classwork, Book 2 = Spare (to be kept with Miss Kindley, at school) and Book 3 = For at-home learning (please keep this book at home, ready for use).
    4.  Join Google Classroom https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/NDU3MDQ1MTM2ODM4. 
    5.  NZ Maths 'Number Knowledge' activities for place value and large numbers, with the Tchr.  
    6. easTTle maths beginning of year assessment. 

    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. 

    Here's my suggestion re: how to effectively distribute your weekly homework responsibilities...

    Mondays: 2 x Maths Buddy Tasks and 1 x See Reader
    Tuesdays: 2 x Maths Buddy Tasks and 1 x See Reader
    Wednesdays: 2 x Maths Buddy Tasks and 1 x See Reader
    Thursdays: 1 x Maths Buddy Task and 1 x IB plus 1 x RA
    Fridays at school during FFR time: 1 x See Reader and 1 x IB plus 1 x RA