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  • 31 January - 6 February

    • Admin Day
    • Welcoming/Reconnecting with Students
    • Assemblies
    • In Whanau activities - Introduction and rotation games, Kahoot, quizzes, outside games
    • Familiarising Yr 7's and new students with the School, digital platforms, expectations, covid requirements, Buddy system
    • LA Group session - DEEP selections, diaries, Focus Friday



  • 7 February - 13 February

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 1    WEEK 2

    PONO         AWHINATANGA        WHAKAMANA

    Welcome Back Year 9's!

    I want to begin by saying how proud us teachers are of you for carrying our school values so fantastically during challenging times and showing great resilience. That is exactly what we expect of each one of you! We hope to start the new academic year by reconnecting with all of you.

    CONTEXT - Reconnect

    Our context this term is reconnect which relates to re-engaging with school, your peers and teachers.


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Say Maori numbers up to 100 and understand Maori numbers in relation to place value (Maori world view)
    • Round numbers sensibly


    Activities:

    1. Warm up - Times tables Bingo
    2. Place value Exercise - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Activity/Place_Value/
    3. Place value - what does it mean? Place value relation to how we say numbers in Maori
    4. Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6cxpRXaeSw
    5. Writing numerals in expanded notation and vice versa. Explanation of concept
    6. Rounding numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, thousand, ten thousand and a million
    7. Practice questions -(Differentiation)
    8. Extension -  How big is a million activity


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy


  • 14 February - 20 February

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 1   WEEK 3


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Find the square and square root of numbers
    • Find multiples of a number


    Activities:

    1. Maori numbers 1 to 30
    2. Warm up
    3. Explanation of skills and concepts (powers, square root and multiples) with examples. Whole class, group or individual teaching as required 
    4. Concept - Drawing square numbers/Continuing a square number pattern
    5. Practice questions
    6. Extension - Contextual problems 


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy (Differentiation)


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING powers and square roots of whole numbers
    • We are EXPLORING finding multiples of natural numbers

  • 21 February - 27 February

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 1  WEEK 4


    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Recall the definitions of Prime and Composite numbers
    • Find Prime factors of a natural number
    • Find the Highest Common Factor of two or more numbers
    • Find the Highest Common Multiple of two or more numbers


    Activities:

    1. Maori numbers revision
    2. What are Prime and composite numbers in terms of factors?
    3. HCF and LCM
    4. Factor pairs - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Puzzles/Factor_Pairs/?Level=1
    5. Online practice for HCF and LCM - https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/HCF_LCM.asp?Level=1
    6. Prime factorisation - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Activity/Prime/Tree_Puzzles.asp
    7. Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWHSDlIWNm4
    8. Skill Practice 
    9. Contextual Applications (Differentiation) (Page 6,7,8 Beta Maths)


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy (Differentiation) 


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING finding the lowest common multiple, highest common factor and prime factors of natural numbers

  • 28 February - 6 March

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 1  WEEK 5

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Use the order of operations correctly with natural numbers
    • Solve problems involving integers

    Activities:

    1. Warm up activity
    2. Explanation of new skills and concepts with examples (Whole class, group or individual teaching as required)
    3. What are integers? Practical applications of negative numbers
    4. Adding and subtracting integers using a number line and rules
    5. Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfkaifC7tGY
    6. Online Practice - https://www.mathsisfun.com/positive-negative-integers.html
    7. Rules for multiplying and dividing integers
    8. Order of operations with natural numbers - BEDMAS
    9. Online Practice BEDMAS - https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/BIDMAS_Click.asp?Level=1
    10. Practice questions (Differentiation)
    11. Problems in context and applications (Extension - Integers Pg 56 Alpha Maths, Order of operations Pg 98 Alpha Maths)

    Homework

    Maths Buddy (Differentiation)


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING finding solutions using the the order of operations
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on explaining the meaning of negative numbers
    • We are FOCUSING solving problems involving integers

  • 7 March - 13 March

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 1   WEEK 6

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Find equivalent fractions
    • Compare fractions
    • Add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions
    • Find fraction of a quantity and decimals

    Activities:

    1. Warm up
    2. Explanation of skills and concepts with examples (Whole class, group or individual teaching as required)
    3. What are equivalent fractions and how to find them
    4. Comparing fractions - greater than, less than, placing on a number line
    5. Online practice for equivalent and comparing fractions - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Activity/Fractions/Equivalent.asp?Level=3
    6. Adding and subtracting fractions with same and different denominators
    7. Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsW8HJutIgM
    8. Multiplying and dividing fractions(using reciprocals)
    9. Finding fraction of a quantity/decimal(money)
    10. Practice questions (Differentiation)
    11. Contextual problems (Extension - Pg 120, 121, 122,130, 131 Alpha Maths)

    Homework:

    Maths Buddy (Differentiation)


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING finding equivalent fractions and reciprocals of numbers
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on developing strategies to add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions
    • We are FOCUSING on comparing fraction sizes
    • We are FOCUSING on solving contextual problems involving fractions

  • 14 March - 20 March

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 1   WEEK 7

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Round off decimals
    • Order decimals
    • Write and solve practical problems involving the four operations with decimals
    • Convert between fractions and decimals

    Activities:

    1. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Exercise/Fractions/
    2. Fractions using a calculator -  https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/Express_a_Fraction.asp?Level=1
    3. Comparing and ordering decimals
    4. Online puzzle of matching decimals to fractions- https://www.transum.org/Software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/starter_August7.ASP
    5. Rounding decimals - https://www.transum.org/Software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/RoundingWN.asp?Level=1
    6. Solving word problems involving decimals
    7. Differentiation - Online practice of word problems - https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-7/add-subtract-multiply-and-divide-decimals-word-problems
    8. Contextual problems (Extension - Pg 31 Q 17 onwards)

    Homework:

    Maths Buddy (Differentiation)


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING interpreting decimal numbers.

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on comparing decimal numbers
    • We are FOCUSING on solving practical problems involving decimals

  • 21 March - 27 March

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 1    WEEK 8

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Convert between fractions, decimals and percentages
    • Express quantities as a percentage of a whole and of another quantity
    • Find percentages of quantities


    Activities:

    1. Warm up - conversions - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Activity/FractionDecimalPercentage/Default.asp?Level=1
    2. Conversions - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Activity/Fractions/Particular.asp
    3. What does 'Percent' mean?
    4. Making the denominator a 100 to write number as a percentage
    5. Conversions - How do you write a fraction/decimal as a percentage and vice versa
    6. Finding the %age of an amount/quantity - https://www.transum.org/Software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/starter_March26.ASP
    7. Quantities as a percentage of other quantities - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Exercise/Express_As_A_Percentage.asp
    8. Finding the whole amount given the percentage - unitary method
    9. Increasing and decreasing by a percentage (Extension)
    10. Finding GST (Extension)
    11. Practice questions (Differentiation)
    12.  Contextual problems - (Extension  -

    Homework:

    Maths Buddy (Differentiation)


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING finding percentage of a quantity/amount
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on developing an understanding of percentages in a real life context
    • We are FOCUSING comparing and matching percentages to equivalent fractions and decimals
    • We are FOCUSING on solving contextual problems involving percentages

  • 28 March - 3 April

  • 4 April - 10 April

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 1  WEEK 10

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Operate with fractions, decimals and percentages
    • Solve contextual problems involving fractions, decimals and percentages


    Activities:

    1. Assessment week
    2. Introduce assessment and rubric
    3. Practice assessment
    4. Clarify questions/doubts
    5. Start assessment - Due Monday 11th April 2022


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy (Differentiation)


    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create an infographic for a set of data using our skill knowledge of fractions, decimals, percentages and ratios

  • 11 April - 17 April

    Kia ora 9C1 

    TERM 1   WEEK 11

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Express information as a ratio
    • Simplify ratios and find equal ratios
    • Use ratios to divide quantities


    Activities:

    1. Warm up
    2. The concept of ratios
    3. Video - 
    4. Simplifying and finding equivalent ratios
    5. Dividing quantities using ratios - understanding total parts and finding share
    6. Contextual problems (Extension) - 


    Homework:
     

    Maths Buddy (Differentiation)


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING simplifying ratios and finding equivalent ratios
    • We are EXPLORING dividing quantities using ratios
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on defining ratios and proportion

  • 18 April - 24 April


        TERM  HOLIDAYS

  • 25 April - 1 May


        TERM  HOLIDAYS

  • 2 May - 8 May

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 2   WEEK 1

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Convert between the units of length, mass, weight and time
    • Estimate to a reasonable level of accuracy lengths and perimeters of objects


    Activities:

    1. Puzzle - https://www.transum.org/Software/Puzzles/PuWiang/
    2. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/Software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/starter_August6.ASP
    3. What are some everyday things that we need for measurements for?
    4. Units used in old times - Why were they not sustainable?
    5. The Metric system (context) - What made it more sustainable?
    6. Note down commonly used units of measurement
    7. How to convert between units and the logic behind it
    8. Estimating and Measuring classroom objects and distances around the school eg desks, board, courts etc
    9. Practice of conversions (Differentiation)
    10. Greenwich Mean Time - Why did we need this? What did it solve? (Context - Systems)
    11. Lines of latitude and longitude video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YORm7xbIbTs
    12. Contextual applications (Extension)


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy (Differentiation)


  • 9 May - 15 May

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 2  WEEK 2

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Calculate perimeters of regular and irregular polygons and circles

    Activities:

    1. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Activity/Units/Default.asp?Level=1
    2. What is perimeter? Where would we need to find perimeter in everyday life?
    3. Measuring and calculating perimeter of different size tables, cupboard, classroom, playground, courts etc
    4. Irregular polygon perimeter - https://www.transum.org/Software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/starter_February9.ASP
    5. What is circumference? How can we calculate it?
    6. Formula for circumference and how to use it
    7. Find the circumference of different circular shapes
    8. Skill practice questions (Differentiated)
    9. Contextual applications (Extension)


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy (Differentiation)



    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING measurement and the Metric system.
    • We are EXPLORING conversions between different units of measurement.
    • We are EXPLORING finding perimeter of polygons and circumference of circles

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on solving problems involving circumference.

  • 16 May - 22 May

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 2   WEEK 3

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • State and use the formulae for areas of rectangles, triangles, parallelograms and circles


    Activities:

    1. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/Software/Online_Exercise/PolygonProperties/
    2. What is area? How is it measured - Concept of square units (Systems)
    3. Estimating and using the formula for area of a rectangle and triangle for everyday objects eg bottles, tables, phones, books, stamps etc
    4. Online Exercise Area - https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/Areas_of_Composite_Shapes.asp
    5. Area of a rectangle as the basis of deriving formulae for area of triangle, parallelograms, trapezia and circles (Extension)
    6. Skill practice (Differentiated)
    7. Algebraic Perimeter and Area(Extension)


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy (Differentiation)


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING finding the area and volume of everyday objects including irregular and composite shapes
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on developing an understanding of the deduction of formulae for area of polygons

  • 23 May - 29 May

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM  2   WEEK 4

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • State and use the formulae for the volume of prisms
    • Calculate the volume of cuboids
    • Understand the relationship between capacity and volume


    Activities:

    1. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/Circles.asp?Level=1
    2. What is volume? What is capacity? What is the difference?
    3. Dimensions of a cuboid (3D)
    4. Formula to find volume of a cuboid based on its dimensions
    5. Online practice for volume - https://www.transum.org/Software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/Volume.asp?Level=3
    6. Capacity and volume relationship (Extension)
    7. Skill practice (Differentiated)
    8. Contextual problems (Extension)


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy(Differentiation)


    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING finding the area and volume of everyday objects including composite shapes and prisms

  • 30 May - 5 June

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING reading and interpreting scales, timetables and charts
    • We are EXPLORING recognising vertically opposite, corresponding, alternate and co-interior angles

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 2  WEEK 5

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Read scales, timetables and charts
    • Measure and draw angles  
    • Use the angle properties of parallel lines

    Activities:

    1. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/Software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/students/Temperature.asp
    2. Complete activity on reading scales and timetables - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Exercise/Timetables.asp
    3. How to use a protractor to measure angles
    4. Measuring and drawing angles task - https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/Measuring_Angles.asp?Level=1
    5. Parallel and intersecting lines
    6. Angles - https://www.transum.org/Software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/AnglePoints.asp?Level=1
    7. Angle properties of parallel and intersecting lines
    8. Practice questions(differentiated)

    Homework:

    Maths Buddy(Differentiation)


  • 6 June - 12 June

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING recognising vertically opposite, corresponding, alternate and co-interior angles
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to apply the angle properties of polygons so that we can find the unknown angles.

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 2    WEEK 6

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Calculate angles within a triangle and using the exterior angle of a triangle
    • Calculate unknown angles of quadrilaterals and polygons


    Activities:

    1. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/AngleParallel.asp?Level=1
    2. Sum of Interior angles of a triangle
    3. Sum of Interior angles of a quadrilateral
    4. Formula for calculating Interior angles of polygons
    5. Practice questions(Differentiated)


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy(Differentiation)


  • 13 June - 19 June

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on discussing line and travel graphs
    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING locating points on a cartesian plane
    • We are EXPLORING interpreting point, line and travel graphs
    • We are EXPLORING finding bearings

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 2    WEEK 7

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Locate and define the position of a point on a cartesian plane
    • Interpret points on point graphs and line graphs
    • Interpret travel graphs
    • Find a bearing


    Activities:

    1. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Activity/Angle/Mixed.asp
    2. Introduce the Cartesian plane - coordinate geometry
    3. The 4 quadrants and the properties of coordinates that lie within each
    4. Plotting and identifying points on a cartesian plane - EP Task
    5. Online practice coordinates - https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/Coordinates.asp
    6. How to interpret points on a point graph
    7. How to interpret line graphs 
    8. How to interpret travel graphs
    9. Bearings - What are they used for? GPS - Global positioning systems
    10. Writing a bearing using 3 figures
    11. Finding a bearing
    12. Practice questions for all topics 
    13. Contextual applications(Extension)


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy(Differentiation)


  • 20 June - 26 June

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on discussing line and travel graphs
    • We are FOCUSING on developing an understanding of compass directions and bearings.

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING locating points on a cartesian plane
    • We are EXPLORING interpreting point, line and travel graphs
    • We are EXPLORING compass directions and finding bearings

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 2   WEEK 8

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Identify compass directions
    • Find and write bearings using 3 digts


    Activities:

    1. e-astle Testing week
    2. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Activity/Travel_Graphs/
    3. Name the 4 main compass directions
    4. Estimation with angles - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Game/Snooker/
    5. Common bearings - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Activity/Bearings/
    6. Compass direction practice - https://www.transum.org/software/Fun_Maths/Maze/NavigationNEWS.asp
    7. Draw and label the 8 compass directions
    8. What are bearings?
    9. Finding bearings using a protractor - Bearings are always measured from North
    10. Writing bearings using 3 digits
    11. Online practice for bearings - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Activity/Bearings/Exercise.asp?Level=4
    12. Practice questions
    13. Contextual applications(Extension)


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy(Differentiation)


  • 27 June - 3 July

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING recognising symmetry in kowhaiwhai patterns
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on describing the reflective, rotational and translational symmetry of a figure, object or pattern

    Kia ora 9C1

    TERM 2   WEEK 9

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Perform and describe reflection, rotation, translation, reduction and enlargement
    • Find order of line and rotational symmetry


    Activities:

    1. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/Software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/starter_August8.ASP
    2. Revisit the concept of reflection, rotation and translation, line and rotational symmetry
    3. Transformations - https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/Transformations/Draw.asp?Level=1
    4. Vector Maze - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Puzzles/Vectors/Maze.asp
    5. Discuss order of line and rotational symmetry
    6. Watch Transum video on line and rotational symmetry (Extension)
    7. Online exercise - https://www.transum.org/software/SW/polygons/polygons.asp
    8. Understanding symmetry in kowhaiwhai patterns


    Homework:
    Maths Buddy(Differentiation)


  • 4 July - 10 July

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to apply the angle properties of polygons so that we can find the unknown angles.
    • We are PLANNING to apply our knowledge of geometrical concepts to solve problems in context

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 2  WEEK 10

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Use and apply geometrical concepts to solve problems


    Activities:

    1. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Investigation/CarPark/
    2. Attempt activity on revision of Geometry
    3. Coordinate Fun
    4. Maths games, quiz and puzzles
    5. Problem solving


    Homework:
    Revision of Geometry topics


  • 11 July - 17 July


        TERM  HOLIDAYS

  • 18 July - 24 July


        TERM   HOLIDAYS

  • 25 July - 31 July

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING algebraic words and concepts.
    • We are EXPLORING the concepts of product and index notation.
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on identifying and combining like terms to simplify an algebraic expression
    • We are FOCUSING using substitution to solve linear equations

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 3   WEEK 1

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Understand and use algebraic vocabulary
    • Use symbols to write algebraic expressions from words
    • Simplify algebraic expressions by combining like terms


    Activities:

    1. Warm up (Literacy) - https://www.transum.org/Software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/Words_And_Concepts.asp
    2. Words commonly associated with the four maths operations - using these to convert word sentences into algebraic form. Extension - Beta Maths page 105
    3. Examples and practice questions
    4. Online practice for writing algebraic expressions - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Exercise/Expressions/
    5. Algebra vocabulary 
    6. Practice to use algebraic vocabulary
    7. Identifying and combining like terms - signs go with the terms(very important)
    8. Simplifying algebraic expressions by combining like terms - Explanation and video
    9. online practice for like terms (Extension) - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Activity/Algebra/Collecting_Like_Terms.asp?Level=1    


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy(Differentiated)


  • 1 August - 7 August

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING algebraic words and concepts.
    • We are EXPLORING the concepts of product and index notation.
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on identifying and combining like terms to simplify an algebraic expression
    • We are FOCUSING using substitution to solve linear equations

    Kia ora 9C1

    TERM 3  WEEK 2

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Use index notation to simplify algebraic expressions
    • Use product notation to write algebraic expressions
    • Evaluate linear expressions by substitution


    Activities:

    1. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Activity/Algebra/Collecting_Like_Terms.asp?Level=1    
    2. What is product notation? - A way of writing products in Algebra - Example and explanation
    3. What is index notation - A way of writing lengthy algebraic expressions more concisely - Example and explanation
    4. Video on how to multiply algebraic expressions - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QhPDNqMmZY
    5. Online practice for algebraic notation - https://www.transum.org/Software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/Algebraic_Notation.asp?Level=1
    6.  What is substitution? How do you think it applies in maths/algebra?
    7. Solving algebraic expressions by substituting the given values of variables
    8. Online practice for substitution (Extension) - https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/Substitution.asp
    9. Practice questions


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy


  • 8 August - 14 August

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on using substitution to solve algebraic expressions
    • We are FOCUSING on solving equations using one or more inverse operations

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 3   WEEK 3

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Solve simple linear equations by inspection
    • Solve linear equations using inverse operations


    Activities:

    1. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/Equations.asp?Level=1
    2. Solving one step equations by inspection
    3. Solving equations by trial and error
    4. Concept of maintaining a balance by doing the same thing on both sides of the equation
    5. Introduce inverse operation strategy as flow on from the concept of maintaining balance
    6. Equations with two or more operations (Extension)
    7. Solving word problems using equations (Extension)


    Homework:

    Maths (Differentiation)


  • 15 August - 21 August

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSSING on developing a rule to describe a pattern.
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to construct a table of values from a pattern so that we can plot a linear graph.

    Kia ora 9C1

    TERM 3   WEEK 4

    We are looking at tables, patterns, graphs and their relationship(context) over the next two weeks.

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Substitute values into formulae
    • Describe and extend geometric patterns
    • Construct a table of values and write a rule to describe a pattern
    • Use the rule to solve problems


    Activities:

    1. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/Stable_Scales_Quiz.asp
    2. Recap the concept of substitution - substituting values into a formula to complete a table of values
    3. Extension - Alpha Maths - Pg 189 and 190
    4. Geometric and spatial patterns - continuing patterns and filling out a table of values for the pattern (Differentiated)
    5. Using the table of values to come up with a formula/rule for that pattern
    6. Using the the rule to solve problems related to a pattern
    7. Online practice for patterns and rules - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Activity/Matchstick_Patterns/
    8. Graphing simple linear equations and answering related questions
    9. Extension - Finding the gradient and equation of a line from a linear graph


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy (Differentiation)


  • 22 August - 28 August

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 3  WEEK 5

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Substitute values into formulae
    • Describe and extend geometric patterns
    • Construct a table of values and write a rule to describe a pattern
    • Use the rule to solve problems


    Activities:
    1. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Exercise/Deconstruction/Default.asp?Level=1
    2. Plotting graphs from a table of values -  https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/Plotting_Graphs.asp
    3. Recap the concept of substitution - substituting values into a formula to complete a table of values
    4. Extension - Alpha Maths - Pg 189 and 190
    5. Geometric and spatial patterns - continuing patterns and filling out a table of values for the pattern (Differentiated)
    6. Using the table of values to come up with a formula/rule for that pattern
    7. Using the the rule to solve problems related to a pattern
    8. Online practice for patterns and rules - https://www.transum.org/Maths/Activity/Matchstick_Patterns/
    9. Graphing simple linear equations and answering related questions
    10. Extension - Finding the gradient and equation of a line from a linear graph
    11.  Gradient and equation of a line practice - https://www.transum.org/software/GraphMatch/Gradient.asp


    Homework:


    Maths Buddy (Differentiation)


  • 29 August - 4 September

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSSING on identifying the slope of a straight line
    • We are FOCUSSING on deducing the gradient and y-intercept from a linear graph.
    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING linear graphs to find the equation of a straight line.

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 3   WEEK 6

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Identify positive, negative, zero and undefined slopes
    • Find the gradient of a line
    • Write the equation of a line in the form y=mx+c

    Activities:

    1. Warm up 
    2. Introduction to the equation of a line y=mx+c
    3. Pointing out the gradient(m) and y-intercept c
    4. Writing the equation of a line given the gradient and y-intercept
    5. What is the gradient? Finding the gradient of a line using rise/run
    6. y-intercept - point where the line intersects(cuts) the y-axis
    7. EP Task
    8. Practice questions for finding gradient(see wk 5)
    9. Gradient and equation of a line practice - https://www.transum.org/software/GraphMatch/Gradient.asp
    10. Practice questions for writing the equation of a line(see wk 5)
    11. Practice for assessment next week

    Homework:

    Maths Buddy(Differentiation)


  • 5 September - 11 September


    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on the distributive law to develop an understanding of expanding algebraic expressions

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 3   WEEK 7

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Expand and factorise algebraic expressions


    Activities:

    1. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/Not_Too_Close.asp
    2. What does expanding mean? What do you think it means in Algebra?(Give example of an algebraic expression with single brackets)
    3. The distributive law - To understand expansion through conceptualisation
    4. Teacher works out a step by step example on the board. Work out one question together with the class with students guiding the Teacher through the steps
    5. Practice questions
    6. Extension - Expansion with double brackets and three brackets


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy(Differentiated)


  • 12 September - 18 September

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING algebraic expansion and factorisation through recognising they are reverse of each other

    Kia ora 9C1

    TERM 3   WEEK 8

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Factorise algebraic expressions

    Activities:

    1. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/Software/Fun_Maths/Games/Fifteen.asp
    2. What are factors?
    3. What is factoring or factorization - Breaking or decomposing a number into smaller numbers which when multiplied give you the original number
    4. Put a same expanded and factorised expression side by side on the board - Prompt student to identify that factorisation is the reverse of expansion
    5. Factorising in Algebra - Explain with a worked out example on the board
    6. Practice questions
    7. Extension - Factorising quadratics

    Homework:
     

    Maths Buddy (Differentiation)


  • 19 September - 24 September

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING financial Maths by calculating weekly, fortnightly, monthly and yearly incomes
    • We are EXPLORING financial Maths by calculating income including overtime

    Kia ora 9C1

    TERM 3   WEEK 9

    Financial Literacy and Mathematics

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Calculate weekly, fortnightly, monthly and yearly earnings for various types of income
    • Calculate weekly, fortnightly, monthly and yearly earnings for various types of income


    Activities:

    1. Warm up - https://www.transum.org/software/SW/Starter_of_the_day/Students/Flowchart_Bills.asp?Level=1
    2. What does the word Earning mean?
    3. Name some types of earnings/income?
    4. How to calculate weekly, fortnightly, monthly and yearly income given an hourly rate and hours of work or an annual salary
    5. How to calculate overtime income given an hourly rate and hours of work
    6. Practice questions


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy


  • 26 September - 2 October

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING financial Maths by calculating weekly, fortnightly, monthly and yearly incomes
    • We are EXPLORING financial Maths by calculating income including overtime

    Kia ora 9C1

    TERM 3   WK 10

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Calculate weekly, fortnightly, monthly and yearly earnings for various types of income
    • Calculate income with overtime 

    Activities:

    1. Warm up - EP task on salary and wages
    2. What does the word Earning mean?
    3. Name some types of earnings/income?
    4. How to calculate weekly, fortnightly, monthly and yearly income given an hourly rate and hours of work or an annual salary
    5. How to calculate overtime income given an hourly rate and hours of work
    6. Practice questions



    Homework:

    Maths Buddy


  • 3 October - 9 October


        TERM  HOLIDAYS

  • 10 October - 16 October


        TERM  HOLIDAYS

  • 17 October - 23 October

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 4   WEEK 1

    Context

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Use number knowledge and operations to solve skill based and word problems
    • Use algebraic conventions, methods and skills to solve skill based and application problems
    • Continue patterns, construct table of values from a linear pattern, write a rule and construct a linear graph


    Activities:

    1. Financial literacy - Introduction to money time
    2. Warm up - Money Time Topic 1 Module 1 -  Earning
    3. Significant numbers - What does the word significant mean? How do you think that is applicable in rounding?
    4. Identifying significant digits in a number and rounding 
    5. Practice on EP

    CAT TOPICS - Number, Algebra and Patterns and Graphs


    Homework:

    Maths Buddy


  • 24 October - 30 October

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING financial literacy through calculating payment and tax.

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on solving skill based and contextual problems in fractions, decimals and percentages
    • We are FOCUSING identifying areas that need practice in maths and clarifying our doubts.

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 4   WEEK 2

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Use number knowledge and operations to solve skill based and word problems
    • Use algebraic conventions, methods and skills to solve skill based and application problems
    • Continue patterns, construct table of values from a linear pattern, write a rule and construct a linear graph


    Activities:

    1. Warm up - Money time module - Employment
    2. Maths - a - thon check in and level sign up 
    3. Revision of fractions, decimals and percentages skills 
    4. Practice with fractions, decimals and percentages word problems
    5. Attempt questions based on fractions, decimals and percentages from past papers


    Homework:

    EP Tasks for revision 

    Practice papers

    Maths-a-thon


  • 31 October - 6 November

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING financial literacy through calculating payment and tax.
    • We are EXPLORING financial literacy through understanding how to manage our money and budget.

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on solving skill based and contextual problems in Number and Algebra.
    • We are FOCUSING on solving skill based and contextual problems in fractions, decimals and percentages and ratios
    • We are FOCUSING identifying areas that need practice in maths and clarifying our doubts.

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 4  WEEK 3

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Use number knowledge and operations to solve skill based and word problems
    • Use algebraic conventions, methods and skills to solve skill based and application problems
    • Continue patterns, construct table of values from a linear pattern, write a rule and construct a linear graph


    Activities: 

    1. Warm up - Money time module - Managing your money
    2. Maths - a - thon - Tuesday
    3. Revision of fractions, decimals, percentages and ratios
    4. Practice of identified skills in fractions, decimals, percentages and ratios
    5. Past paper questions practice


    Homework:

    Complete EP Tasks

    Maths - a - thon

    Practice papers


  • 7 November - 13 November

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on solving skill based and contextual problems in Number and Algebra.
    • We are FOCUSING on solving skill based and contextual problems in fractions, decimals and percentages and ratios
    • We are FOCUSING identifying areas that need practice in maths and clarifying our doubts.

    Kia ora 9C2

    TERM 4   WEEK 4

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Use number knowledge and operations to solve skill based and word problems
    • Use algebraic conventions, methods and skills to solve skill based and application problems
    • Continue patterns, construct table of values from a linear pattern, write a rule and construct a linear graph


    Activities:

    1. Eastle week
    2. Warm up - Money time modules - Managing your money (Financial Literacy)
    3. Revision of equation of a line and solving equations
    4. Teaching of identified skills in solving equations and writing the equation of a line
    5. Practice questions


    Homework:

    Complete EP revision work started in class

    Revise for CAT



  • 14 November - 20 November


        CAT WEEK

  • 21 November - 27 November

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING financial literacy through calculating payment and tax.
    • We are EXPLORING financial literacy through understanding how to manage our money and budget
    • We are EXPLORING. financial literacy through learning about loans, mortgages and repayments

    Kia ora 9C1

    TERM 4  WEEK 6

    Success Criteria: I can/have...

    • Demonstrate understanding of managing money through financial literacy exercises
    • Solve problems across different strands to recap my leaning in maths 


    Activities:

    1. Warm up - Maths games
    2. Attempt money time modules on managing your money
    3. Revision work across mathematics strands


    Homework:

    Complete money time modules


  • 28 November - 4 December

  • 5 December - 11 December

  • 12 December - 18 December