Term 1: Week 8

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING on enhancing our instant recall of basic facts using 'Ludi'
• We are FOCUSING on solving fraction, decimal and % conversions, in context
• We are FOCUSING on explaining place value to round whole and decimal numbers, in context
• We are FOCUSING on describing findings, relationships and trends

PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

• We are PLANNING for camp using Number in context: dorm rooms, activity groups and rotation stations
• We are PREPARING averages (mean, mode, median, and range) to give information about data and to draw conclusions

Kia ora 7F2.  This week we continue to explore Number through our context,  ‘Tūrangawaewae - Where do we stand?'  by looking at fractions, decimals and percentages that are associated with 'Camp Adair'.  We are also learning 'averages' (mean, mode, median, and range) which are used in statistics to give information about data and help the user to draw conclusions.  Newton and Fibonacci groups will be working on their Matariki ( Māori New Year) activities 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...
• Use a number line to organise fractions
• Write equivalent fractions
• Simplify fractions to their simplest form
• Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator 
• Find a fraction of a quantity
• Interpret graphs
• Calculate averages (mean, median, mode and range)

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

Class Activities:   Number & Statistics
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 and demonstration of mean, median, mode and range with the Teacher.  Complete the 'Mean, Median & Mode' activity in maths exercise books (attached below...) the Maths Buddy reinforcement activities.
3.  Mark exercise bookwork as a class
4.  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

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING on enhancing our instant recall of basic facts using 'Ludi'
• We are FOCUSING on solving fraction, decimal and % conversions, in the context
• We are FOCUSING on explaining place value to round whole and decimal numbers, in context
• We are FOCUSING on developing statistical and scientific investigations
• We are FOCUSING on choosing the best method(s) to collect and display data
• We are FOCUSING on describing findings, relationships and trends
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