Section outline

  • 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!  This week we continue to explore Number through our context, ‘Kainga Wae Wae - ‘Our Home’ by looking at very large numbers that can be associated with the Solar System.  Next week we will start to explore Matariki (the Māori New Year) through a 'Statistics lens' (interpreting graphs).


    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 '24!

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


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






    Class Activities:       Number
    1.  Please complete your Numeracy Ninja 'Do Now' tasks at the back of your exercise books. 
    2. Complete our 'Ready to Learn' routine by recording LI's and SC in the front of your exercise book.  View the brief video linked here re: Adding multi-digit decimals using the standard algorithm then complete online practice activities (AWS) for place value, expanding numbers, and decimal addition & subtraction.
    3. Mark as a class using red pen.



    3.  Reflect on your understanding and effort, in your 'Maths Evaluation'. 

    Homework:   
     Maths Buddy is your priority for your at-home practice. Please complete your set homework tasks by Sunday evening.  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 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 and 1 x See Reader
    Thursdays: 1 x Maths Buddy Task, 1 x See Reader, 1 x IB plus 1 x RA
    Fridays at school during FFR time:  Any remaining Maths Buddy tasks and 1 x IB plus 1 x RA