Section outline



  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    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 CALCULATING distances, perimeters, areas, and volumes of various sports fields, tracks, & sites of Paris Olympics.
    • We are CALCULATING and reading a scale and interpreting real-life distances.
    • We are DISCOVERING different sports fields, tracks, and sites of the Olympics - shapes of the sub-parts.
    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:  Revision and Reflection

    Session 1: Revision - Group task 
    Session 2: Revision - Maths Buddy
    Session 3: Revision - Maths Buddy

    1. Complete Numeracy Ninja Do Now challenge.






    2.  Complete the revision task on maths buddy.

    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 Tasks and 1 x See Reader
    Tuesdays: 2 x Maths Buddy Tasks and 1 x See Reader
    Wednesdays: 2 x Maths Buddy Tasks, 1 x See Reader during Wananga Wednesday and 1 x iBalance plus 1 x Read Around at home
    Thursdays: 2 x Maths Buddy Task, 1 x See Reader