Weekly outline

  • General

    Kia Ora and Welcome to Maths!! Mrs Ismail is your maths teacher! Any problems see me!



  • 29 January - 4 February

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 1!! Below is your context on the Great Ako planning template.


  • 5 February - 11 February

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 2!


    This week we will finish our Maths cover pages telling  and working on some number revision activities and numeracy certificate.



    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING our number knowledge skills by using our prior knowledge to recognise and recap our basic facts skills and strategies
    • We are EXPLORING compass directions and mapping skills by investigating and discovering locations and bearings and collaborating with others

    MHJC Great Learner Learning to Learn / Ako: Learning and Thinking Strategy

    Alex and Brooklyn Thinking



  • 12 February - 18 February

    Kia Ora and Welcome to Week 3!

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING our number knowledge skills by using our prior knowledge to recognise and recap our basic facts skills and strategies
    • We are EXPLORING compass directions and mapping skills by investigating and discovering locations and bearings and collaborating with others

    MHJC Great Learner Learning to Learn / Ako: Learning and Thinking Strategy

    Alex and Brooklyn Thinking


  • 19 February - 25 February

    • KIA ORA and welcome to week 4 FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on drawing and interpreting sample scale maps and diagrams by selecting specific information
    • We are FOCUSING on specifying location using bearings or grid references by identifying key information
    • We are FOCUSING on describing the correct compass directions by identifying the correct points


    SC-I can

    • read a scale and interpret real life distances
    • locate position on a grid using grid references
    • read and interpret compass points
    • read and plot coordinates in a Cartesian plane

    • draw a locus of a moving object.-Extension


    NZ 7 Location page number~ online book on Google classroom


    1.(p 200-202, p 211)

    2.(p 202-203, 205-207)

    3.p 208-211)

    4. (p 214-215)

    5. p 216 - 217) NZ 7






  • 26 February - 3 March

    Kia ora and welcome to week 5!FOCUS / ARONGA
    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on drawing and interpreting sample scale maps and diagrams by selecting specific information
    • We are FOCUSING on specifying location using bearings or grid references by identifying key information
    • We are FOCUSING on describing the correct compass directions by identifying the correct points

    SC-I can

    • read a scale and interpret real life distances
    • locate position on a grid using grid references
    • read and interpret compass points
    • read and plot coordinates in a Cartesian plane

    • draw a locus of a moving object.-Extension


    NZ 7 Location page number~ online book on Google classroom


    1.(p 200-202, p 211)

    2.(p 202-203, 205-207)

    3.p 208-211)

    4. (p 214-215)

    5. p 216 - 217) NZ 7




  • 4 March - 10 March

    Kia ora and welcome to week 6!FOCUS / ARONGA
    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on drawing and interpreting sample scale maps and diagrams by selecting specific information
    • We are FOCUSING on specifying location using bearings or grid references by identifying key information
    • We are FOCUSING on describing the correct compass directions by identifying the correct points

    SC-I can

    • read a scale and interpret real life distances
    • locate position on a grid using grid references
    • read and interpret compass points
    • read and plot coordinates in a Cartesian plane

    • draw a locus of a moving object.-Extension


    NZ 7 Location page number~ online book on Google classroom


    1.(p 200-202, p 211)

    2.(p 202-203, 205-207)

    3.p 208-211)

    4. (p 214-215)

    5. p 216 - 217) NZ 7




  • 11 March - 17 March

    Kia ora and welcome to week 7!FOCUS / ARONGA
    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on drawing and interpreting sample scale maps and diagrams by selecting specific information
    • We are FOCUSING on specifying location using bearings or grid references by identifying key information
    • We are FOCUSING on describing the correct compass directions by identifying the correct points

    SC-I can

    • read a scale and interpret real life distances
    • locate position on a grid using grid references
    • read and interpret compass points
    • read and plot coordinates in a Cartesian plane

    • draw a locus of a moving object.-Extension


    NZ 7 Location page number~ online book on Google classroom


    1.(p 200-202, p 211)

    2.(p 202-203, 205-207)

    3.p 208-211)

    4. (p 214-215)

    5. p 216 - 217) NZ 7





  • 18 March - 24 March

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 8!

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create a map with instructions so that we can demonstrate our location using coordinates and compass directions
      • We are PLANNING to create a map with a scale so that we can apply our conversion skills

    MHJC Great Learner Life Long Learner / Wänanga: The 5 Cs

    SC- I can

    • Create a map with a grid
    • Label places on the map correctly
    • Identify correct coordinates, compass directions, location
    • Convert correctly using a scale

    Extra: Numeracy certificate

  • 25 March - 31 March

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 9!



    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create a map with instructions so that we can demonstrate our location using coordinates and compass directions
      • We are PLANNING to create a map with a scale so that we can apply our conversion skills

    MHJC Great Learner Life Long Learner / Wänanga: The 5 Cs

    SC- I can

    • Create a map with a grid
    • Label places on the map correctly
    • Identify correct coordinates, compass directions, location
    • Convert correctly using a scale

    Extra: Numeracy certificate


  • 1 April - 7 April

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 10!



    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to create a map with instructions so that we can demonstrate our location using coordinates and compass directions
      • We are PLANNING to create a map with a scale so that we can apply our conversion skills

    MHJC Great Learner Life Long Learner / Wänanga: The 5 Cs

    SC- I can

    • Create a map with a grid
    • Label places on the map correctly
    • Identify correct coordinates, compass directions, location
    • Convert correctly using a scale

    Extra: Numeracy certificate


  • 8 April - 14 April

    Kia Ora and Welcome to week 11!

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

      • We are REFLECTING.our learning in context by completing a Plus, Minus, Interesting and evaluating our experiences so that we can give feedback

    MHJC GREAT Learner Learning to Learn / Ako: Feedback

    Ashleigh and Lupe with feedback bubbles

    SC-I can

    -Self reflect by completing a PMI CHART

    Extra=Numeracy certificate


  • 15 April - 21 April

  • 22 April - 28 April

  • 29 April - 5 May

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 1 Term 2!

    Hope you all had a great break! This week you will be solving some problems on time and working on your Numeracy certificate.

    Achievement Objectives

    LEVEL 4

    • perform calculations with time including 24 hour times (p. 290 – 300)
    • read and construct a variety of timetables (p. 301 – 305)


    Learning Outcomes-I can~

    • explore the uses of measure in work, sport, at home, in leisure and discuss the need for measurement in our world-time zones (p. 290, 303 – 305)
    • solve measurement problems in context (p. 295 – 297)
    • estimate and select appropriate units for measuring time (p. 292 – 293, 297 – 300)
    • construct and use timetables and charts (p. 297 – 298, 301 – 305)
    • read and interpret 24 hour clocks and discuss differences (p.299–300)
    • between 24 and 12 hour time and the reasons for 24 hour usage 

      (p. 297 – 299)

    • explore the concepts of change – pulse rates, birth rate, phone charges

    • Maths Resources-NZ 8 Google Classroom -online book

    Extra: Numeracy certificate





  • 6 May - 12 May

    Kia Ora and Welcome to week 2!

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the history of Olympics, interpreting data around participation rates and funding of sports by country by researching and investigating information

    SC-I can

    -record relevant data

    -compare the research statistics

    -look and calculate rates and percentages

    Resources on Google classroom/Research olympics funding data

    Extra: Numeracy certificate



  • 13 May - 19 May



    Kia Ora and welcome to week 3!

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING the history of Olympics, interpreting data around participation rates and funding of sports by country by researching and investigating information
    • We are EXPLORING the concepts of mean, mode, median and range by researchinganalysing and calculating data.

    SC-I can

    -Define mean, mode, median and range

    -Calculate mean, mode, median and range from a set of data

    Resources on Google classroom-AWS Level 4 Statistics book  15-18 pages 22-25 and NZ 8 Statistics-. Mean, mode and median p 316

    Extra-Numeracy certificate

  • 20 May - 26 May

    Kia Ora and welcome to week 4!

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on analysing and calculating data by identifying the mean, median, mode and range
    • We are FOCUSING on our own personal resilience to complete maths tasks by responding and perservering to our data and related goals


    SC-I can~

    • Calculate mean, median, mode and range independently
    • Draw graphs to represent data
    • Manage myself to complete maths tasks in class and never give up

    Exten-Numeracy certificate, Mathex questions

    Resources on Google Classroom- AWS books and NZ 8 books

  • 27 May - 2 June

    Kia Ora and welcome to week 5!

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on analysing and calculating data by identifying the mean, median, mode and range
    • We are FOCUSING on our own personal resilience to complete maths tasks by responding and perservering to our data and related goals


    SC-I can~

    • Calculate mean, median, mode and range independently
    • Draw graphs to represent data
    • Manage myself to complete maths tasks in class and never give up

    Exten-Numeracy certificate, Mathex questions

    Resources on Google Classroom- AWS books and NZ 8 books


  • 3 June - 9 June

    Kia Ora and welcome to week 6!

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on analysing and calculating data by identifying the mean, median, mode and range
    • We are FOCUSING on our own personal resilience to complete maths tasks by responding and perservering to our data and related goals


    SC-I can~

    • Calculate mean, median, mode and range independently
    • Draw graphs to represent data
    • Manage myself to complete maths tasks in class and never give up

    Exten-Numeracy certificate, Mathex questions

    Resources on Google Classroom- AWS books and NZ 8 books


  • 10 June - 16 June

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 7

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to carry out a fitness test so that we can sharepresent data and statistics to analyse our results
    • We are PLANNING to carry out a statistical investigation so that we can apply/demonstrate our inquiry skills to justify our findings

    SC- I can

    • Calculate mean, mode, median, range from my class Beep test data using google sheets
    • Draw suitable graphs to present the data
    • Analyse findings and justify my answers

    Extra: Numeracy certificate, resources on Google Classroom


  • 17 June - 23 June

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 8!

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to carry out a fitness test so that we can sharepresent data and statistics to analyse our results
    • We are PLANNING to carry out a statistical investigation so that we can apply/demonstrate our inquiry skills to justify our findings

    SC- I can

    • Calculate mean, mode, median, range from my class Beep test data using google sheets
    • Draw suitable graphs to present the data
    • Analyse findings and justify my answers

    Extra: Numeracy certificate, resources on Google Classroom


  • 24 June - 30 June

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 9!

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to carry out a fitness test so that we can sharepresent data and statistics to analyse our results
    • We are PLANNING to carry out a statistical investigation so that we can apply/demonstrate our inquiry skills to justify our findings

    SC- I can

    • Calculate mean, mode, median, range from my class Beep test data using google sheets
    • Draw suitable graphs to present the data
    • Analyse findings and justify my answers

    Extra: Numeracy certificate, resources on Google Classroom


  • 1 July - 7 July

    Kia Ora and Welcome to Week 10!

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

        • We are REFLECTING.our learning in context by completing a Plus, Minus, Interesting and evaluating our experiences so that we can give feedback

    MHJC GREAT Learner Learning to Learn / Ako: Feedback

    Ashleigh and Lupe with feedback bubbles

    SC-I can

    -Self reflect by completing a PMI CHART

    Extra=Numeracy certificate



  • 8 July - 14 July

    Term 2 Holidays!

  • 15 July - 21 July

    Term 2 Holidays!

  • 22 July - 28 July

    Kia Ora and Welcome to Week 1 Term 3!



    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING measurements, lengths and converting units by researching/discovering key words and definitions
    • We are EXPLORING measurements, lengths and converting units by calculating relevant problems and units of measure
    • We are EXPLORING volume and capacity by discovering and calculating formulas/rules

    SC-I can~

    • Convert basic units
    • Define. list  key words and units
    • List rules/formula key information to calculate problems and units of measure

    Resources on Google classroom-AWS L4 -Task 7-21 Measurement



  • 29 July - 4 August

    Kia Ora and Welcome to week 2

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING measurements, lengths and converting units by researching/discovering key words and definitions
    • We are EXPLORING measurements, lengths and converting units by calculating relevant problems and units of measure
    • We are EXPLORING volume and capacity by discovering and calculating formulas/rules

    SC-I can~

    • Convert basic units
    • Define, list  key words and units
    • List rules/formula key information to calculate problems and units of measure

    Resources on Google classroom-AWS L4 -Task 7-21 Measurement

    Extension Numeracy Certificate

  • 5 August - 11 August

    Kia Ora and Welcome to week 3

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING measurements, lengths and converting units by researching/discovering key words and definitions
    • We are EXPLORING measurements, lengths and converting units by calculating relevant problems and units of measure
    • We are EXPLORING volume and capacity by discovering and calculating formulas/rules

    SC-I can~

    • Convert basic units
    • Define, list  key words and units
    • List rules/formula key information to calculate problems and units of measure

    Resources on Google classroom-AWS L4 -Task 7-21 Measurement

    Extension Numeracy Certificate

  • 12 August - 18 August

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 4!

    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on our resilience by trying and adapting to different measurement calculations by solving and developing our knowledge with maths problems

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words

    SC-I can~

    • Convert basic units
    • Define, list  key words and units
    • List rules/formula key information to calculate problems and units of measure

    Resources on Google classroom-AWS L4 -Task 7-21 Measurement

    Extension Numeracy Certificate

  • 19 August - 25 August

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 5!



    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on our resilience by trying and adapting to different measurement calculations by solving and developing our knowledge with maths problems

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words

    SC-I can~

    • Convert basic units
    • Define, list  key words and units
    • List rules/formula key information to calculate problems and units of measure

    Resources on Google classroom-AWS L4 -Task 7-21 Measurement

    Extension Numeracy Certificate

  • 26 August - 1 September

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 6!



    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on our resilience by trying and adapting to different measurement calculations by solving and developing our knowledge with maths problems

    Awhinatanga: Resilient Mindset

    Alex and Ashleigh with positive words

    SC-I can~

    • Convert basic units
    • Define, list  key words and units
    • List rules/formula key information to calculate problems and units of measure

    Resources on Google classroom-AWS L4 -Task 7-21 Measurement

    Extension Numeracy Certificate

  • 2 September - 8 September

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 7!

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING on creating a lunch menu using our measurement skills by applying our knowledge of units/length/capacity/mass for our survival amazing race
    • We are PLANNING to use apply our number/measurement skills and complete problem solving activities in our amazing race


    SC-I can~

    • Create a lunch menu using my measurement skills
    •  Use problem solving skills to complete relevant tasks
    • Calculate area and perimeter of selected shapes

    Resources on Google classroom-AWS L4 -Task 7-21 Measurement

    Extension Numeracy Certificate

  • 9 September - 15 September

    Kia ora and welcome to Week 8!

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING on creating a lunch menu using our measurement skills by applying our knowledge of units/length/capacity/mass for our survival amazing race
    • We are PLANNING to use apply our number/measurement skills and complete problems solving activities in our amazing race

    SC-I can~

    • Create a lunch menu using my measurement skills
    •  Use problem solving skills to complete relevant tasks
    • Calculate area and perimeter of selected shapes

    Resources on Google classroom-AWS L4 -Task 7-21 Measurement

    Extension Numeracy Certificate

  • 16 September - 22 September

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 9!

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING on creating a lunch menu using our measurement skills by applying our knowledge of units/length/capacity/mass for our survival amazing race
    • We are PLANNING to use apply our number/measurement skills and complete problems solving activities in our amazing race

    SC-I can~

    • Create a lunch menu using my measurement skills
    •  Use problem solving skills to complete relevant tasks
    • Calculate area and perimeter of selected shapes

    Resources on Google classroom-AWS L4 -Task 7-21 Measurement

    Extension Numeracy Certificate

  • 23 September - 28 September

    Kia ora and welcome to weeK 10!


    Continue from last week and ~

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

      • We are REFLECTING.our learning in context by completing a Plus, Minus, Interesting and evaluating our experiences so that we can give feedback

    MHJC GREAT Learner Learning to Learn / Ako: Feedback

    Ashleigh and Lupe with feedback bubbles

    SC-I can

    -Self reflect by completing a PMI CHART

    Extra=Numeracy certificate/EP



  • 30 September - 6 October

  • 7 October - 13 October

  • 14 October - 20 October


    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 1!

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING budgets, currencies, costs to travel around the world so that we can discover different monetary values by researching and investigating
    • We are EXPLORING new vocabulary so that we can understand our context by researching and finding the meanings

    SC-I can~

    • Define and list key words
    • List currencies and exchange rates from various countries
    • Find and solve number patterns

    Extra:  Numeracy Certificate on maths buddy

    See google classroom for resources



  • 21 October - 27 October

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 2!

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING budgets, currencies, costs to travel around the world so that we can discover different monetary values by researching and investigating
    • We are EXPLORING new vocabulary so that we can understand our context by researching and finding the meanings

    SC-I can~

    • Define and list key words
    • List currencies and exchange rates from various countries
    • Find and solve number patterns 

    Extra:  Numeracy Certificate on maths buddy

    See google classroom for resources


  • 28 October - 3 November

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 3! MHJC Athletics and Tabloids sports day on Friday!
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on Aotearoa and overseas countries so that we can compare and select the different currencies by describing how much they are worth
    • We are FOCUSING on our costs of travelling so that we can prepare our budget by choosing and adjusting our relevant costings according to our overall income


    SC-I can~

    • Find and list number patterns
    • Calculate exchange rates using key factors/numbers
    • Prepare a budget with income and expenses

    Extra:  Numeracy Certificate on maths buddy

    See google classroom for resources

  • 4 November - 10 November

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 4!
    FOCUS / ARONGA

    FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

    • We are FOCUSING on Aotearoa and overseas countries so that we can compare and select the different currencies by describing how much they are worth
    • We are FOCUSING on our costs of travelling so that we can prepare our budget by choosing and adjusting our relevant costings according to our overall income

    SC-I can~

    • Find and list number patterns
    • Calculate exchange rates using key factors/numbers
    • Prepare a budget with income and expenses

    Extra:  Numeracy Certificate on maths buddy

    See google classroom for resources

  • 11 November - 17 November

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 5!

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to visit the Auckland Zoo so that we can find about animals around the world by preparing ourselves and sharing our ideas
    • We are PLANNING to create and share an interactive display about a chosen country so that we can demonstrate our general knowledge by applying our learnt skills

    SC-I can~

    • Brainstorm my ideas
    • Create and share an interactive display on my chosen country
    • Prepare a budget with income and expenses

    Extra:  Numeracy Certificate on maths buddy

    See google classroom for resources



  • 18 November - 24 November

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 6! Easttle this week !

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to visit the Auckland Zoo so that we can find about animals around the world by preparing ourselves and sharing our ideas
    • We are PLANNING to create and share an interactive display about a chosen country so that we can demonstrate our general knowledge by applying our learnt skills

    SC-I can~

    • Brainstorm my ideas
    • Create and share an interactive display on my chosen country
    • Prepare a budget with income and expenses

    Extra:  Numeracy Certificate on maths buddy

    See google classroom for resources



  • 25 November - 1 December

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 7! Junior benchball this week!
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to visit the Auckland Zoo so that we can find about animals around the world by preparing ourselves and sharing our ideas
    • We are PLANNING to create and share an interactive display about a chosen country so that we can demonstrate our general knowledge by applying our learnt skills

    SC-I can~

    • Brainstorm my ideas
    • Create and share an interactive display on my chosen country
    • Prepare a budget with income and expenses

    Extra:  Numeracy Certificate on maths buddy

    See google classroom for resources



  • 2 December - 8 December

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 8!
    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

    PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

    • We are PLANNING to visit the Auckland Zoo so that we can find about animals around the world by preparing ourselves and sharing our ideas
    • We are PLANNING to create and share an interactive display about a chosen country so that we can demonstrate our general knowledge by applying our learnt skills

    SC-I can~

    • Brainstorm my ideas
    • Create and share an interactive display on my chosen country
    • Prepare a budget with income and expenses

    Extra:  Numeracy Certificate on maths buddy

    See google classroom for resources



  • 9 December - 15 December

    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 9!


    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

    REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

    • We are REFLECTING on our context by evaluating our learning by sharing our thoughts and ideas and by self-assessing our performance and of our peers

    • SC-I can~

      • Share/record my thoughts on our context

      Extra:  Numeracy Certificate on maths buddy


    See google classroom for resources