Section outline

  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING number operations in context to support Stage One of our MHJC Numeracy Certificate.
    • We are EXPLORING  various sports fields, tracks, & sites of the Paris Olympics. 
    • We are EXPLORING distances, perimeters, areas, and volumes of various sports fields, tracks, & sites of Paris Olympics.

    Authentic Outcomes:  

    • To design & construct an Olympic stadium or sports field, ensuring dimensions are calculated to scale.
    Theme: Resilience/empowerment/perseverance
    Whakatauki: "I orea te tuatara ka patu ki waho."
    Metaphorical: A problem is solved by continuing to find solutions 
    Literal: This whakatauki refers to the need for creative thinking, adaptability and perseverance. In order to solve a problem you need to have all of these.

    Success Criteria:  I can...
    Mathematical Problem Solving

    • Find distance, perimeter, area, and volume.
    • Apply this knowledge in a real-life context, such as various sports fields, tracks, and sites of the Olympics.
    • Read a scale and interpret real-life distances.

    Class Activities:   Area & Circumference

    Session 1: Fraction of a circle
    Session 2: Length of an arc
    Session 3: Area of composite shapes

    1. Complete Numeracy Ninja Do Now challenge.

    2.  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. 
    3. After class discussion, complete the activity.

    Fast finishers can work on their  Maths Buddy reinforcement activities.

    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 and complete your Numeracy Certificate tasks. 

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

    Mondays: 2 x Maths Buddy 
    Tuesdays: 2 x Maths Buddy 
    Wednesdays: 2 x Maths Buddy 
    Thursdays: 2 x Maths Buddy