Section outline

  • FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING...on developing our knowledge of a range of additive and multiplicative strategies.
    • We are FOCUSING...on developing our knowledge of a range of fraction and division facts.


    Success CriteriaI can/have...

    • use different strategies to solve multiplication problems
    • work in a group to solve various maths problems
    • choose the right mathematical strategy needed to solve a problem
    • confidently solve maths problems that involve decimals
    • identify equivalent fractions
    • convert between equivalent fractions
    • calculate the lowest common multiple
    • add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators
    • multiply fractions with like and unlike denominators


    Activities:

    - Do Now (every lesson): answer 10 basic facts questions on the board.

    - reflecting on the trip to the Marae

    - finding lowest common multiple worksheets to help with addition/subtraction of fractions

    - converting between equivalent fractions worksheets

    - Math art flowers: start with one fraction in the middle and then add fractions around the petals

    Extension: algebraic fractions on Google Classroom