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  • EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    Matariki, the Solar System & Camp Adair as rich contexts for mathematical thinking:
    • We are EXPLORING the Solar System and Matariki as rich contexts for understanding place value
    • We are EXPLORING the Solar System and Matariki as rich contexts for reading and writing large numbers
    • We are EXPLORING the Solar System and Matariki as rich contexts for rounding and multiplying/dividing by 10, 100 and 100

    Kia ora 7F2.  It is my pleasure to be your Mathematics teacher this year.  I can be contacted on   mkindley@mhjc.school.nz

    Term One's context is Kainga Wae Wae - ‘Our Home’   where your transition to Ngahere/Forest Whānau will be supported through our EXPLORATION of Number/Algebra through the  Māori World View.  


    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:  Camp Adair in Week 7 of Term 1.  

    Success Criteria:  I can...
    • Identify place value of whole and decimal numbers
    • Understand and 'read' large numbers
    • Identify place, face and total value

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




    Class Activities:       Number
    1.  Set up exercise books for Numeracy Ninja (back) and class work (front).  Complete 10 minute 'Numeracy Ninja' Do Now task. Mark as a class and discuss coloured 'belt' system. 
    2.  Class dice games and written activities to reinforce place, face and total value.  Use of interactive chart on Transum website. https://www.transum.org/Maths/Activity/Place_Value/Headings.asp
    3.  Explain routines for bookwork (theory).  Book 1: Front = Classwork.  Back = Numeracy Ninjas.  Book 2 = For at-home learning (please keep this book at home, ready for use when you are working on Maths Buddy).
    4.  Join Google Classroom: 7F1 Class Code:  elqwsaa



    5.  NZ Maths 'Number Knowledge' activities for place value and large numbers, with the Tchr.  
    6.  Unpacking the easTTle maths beginning of year assessment. 

    Homework:   
     Maths Buddy is your priority for your at-home practice. Please complete your set homework tasks by Friday Session 2 (ie. Learning Advisor time, starting from Week 2).  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 aiming for 45 minutes per night...

    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 and 2 x Read Arounds (Vocabulary) + 2 x iBalance (eye tracking & control) 
    (*Remember we have 'Wananga Wednesdays' during S3 & S4 at school)
    Thursdays: 2 x Maths Buddy Task and 1 x See Reader