Term 3: Week 3

FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

• We are FOCUSING on IDENTIFYING, CHOOSING and TESTING nets to create packaging (Box Packaging Nets)
• We are FOCUSING on identifying different units and methods of measurement
• We are FOCUSING on applying and adapting knowledge for capacity conversions
• We are FOCUSING on solving problems involving operations of length

Authentic Outcomes:  To construct an enlarged food package (net) to demonstrate my understanding of 'proportional reasoning' for my (half-serving) spaghetti pasta recipe.

Success Criteria:  I can...
• Name types of triangles
• Calculate the area of triangles
• Write the unit/s of measurement (mm, cm, m & km)
• Identify the parts of a circle
• Calculate the circumference and area of a circle

Do Now:  Numeracy Ninjas
Mental Strategies, Timetables and Key Skills revision. Class Activities:   Geometry & Measurement

1.  Ludi 'Speed Challenge' for all groups.  
2. Whole class 'Construction of Nets' investigation - scissors, range of nets pre-printed onto coloured card and glue.
3. Reinforcement of triangle properties according to length and angle.
4. Introduction to calculating the area of triangles.  Attached 'Area' activities are to completed in maths exercise books.  

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. 
Please record your homework progress in your school diary.  (eg. Monday 2 x MB tasks completed).