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 and work on some number revision activities and numeracy certificate.




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

    Alex and Brooklyn Thinking


    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



  • 12 February - 18 February


    Kia Ora and welcome to Week 3!


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

    Alex and Brooklyn Thinking


    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


  • 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 welocme 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 researching, analysing 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


  • 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

    Extension Numeracy Certificate

  • 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 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

  • 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 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

  • 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