Term 1: Week 4

EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

• We are EXPLORING the Solar System and Matariki as rich contexts for understanding place value
• We are EXPLORING the Solar System and Matariki as rich contexts for reading and writing large numbers
• We are EXPLORING the Solar System and Matariki as rich contexts for rounding and multiplying/dividing by 10, 100 and 100

Kia ora 7F2.  This week we continue to explore Number through our context,   ‘Tūrangawaewae - Where do we stand?'  by looking at very large numbers that can be associated with the Solar System.  We are also starting our Matariki group work by exploring the Māori New Year through a 'Statistics lens' (interpreting graphs).

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.

Success Criteria:  I can...
• Identify place value of whole and decimal numbers
• Understand and 'read' large numbers
• Identify place, face and total value
• Add and subtract decimal numbers
• Order decimal numbers
• Use digital tools to understand place value

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

Class Activities:   Number
1.  Record and underline the short date with a ruler and record the session's Learning Intention at the front of your maths exercise books.  Please write in pencil, and rule/underline and mark with red pen. 
2.  In class discussion with Teacher.  Demonstration using the Transum digital interactive place value chart.
3.  'Copy' the place value diagram (above Task 7).  Complete the attached reinforcement activities: 4. Yr 7 Maths - Place value with decimal + plus - .pdf  Fast finishers work on Week 4's Maths Buddy homework.  
4.  Pythagoras group - please start the Matariki: Statistics - Interpreting Graphs activity during Session 3. 
5.  Mark as a class
6.  Reflect on your understanding and effort, in your ' Maths Evaluation'. 

Homework:   
Maths Buddy is your priority for your at-home practice. Please complete your set homework tasks by Friday at 9:30am (Forest's homework routine has now changed to 'Due on Fridays & re-issued on Fridays' to allow you more time).  If you have completed your assigned activities please do extra practice on your 'Ludi'  timetables programme. 

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

Fridays at school during FFR time:  Maths Buddy Multi-Stand Revision Task (40 questions) and 1 x IB plus 1 x RA
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: 2 x Maths Buddy Task, 1 x See Reader, 1 x IB plus 1 x RA