Weekly outline

  • General

  • 1 February - 7 February

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by Investigating water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING... drowning prevention by Interpreting and analysing data
    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by questioning and recognising water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING...on collaborating with PE, Science and Global Studies


    Micro Learning Objectives

    • We are EXPLORING... our number knowledge and where we are at
    • We are EXPLORING... whole number and the four operations
    • We are EXPLORING... using our computers with Maths Buddy and Ludi and Mission Heights Online
    • We are EXPLORING... and making connections with our current knowledge of x 10 and applying our new knowledge to multiplying with all the Powers of 10

  • 8 February - 14 February

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by Investigating water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING... drowning prevention by Interpreting and analysing data
    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by questioning and recognising water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING...on collaborating with PE, Science and Global Studies


    Micro Learning Objectives

    We are EXPLORING mathematical vocabulary - Prime, Composite, Factor and Products in the contexts of number problems

    We are EXPLORING Maths Buddy and becoming familiar with this interface so that we can be comfortable with this as a practice tool

    We are EXPLORING where we are at with our basic facts, times tables and the 4 operations

  • 15 February - 21 February

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by Investigating water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING... drowning prevention by Interpreting and analysing data
    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by questioning and recognising water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING...on collaborating with PE, Science and Global Studies


    Micro Learning Objectives

    We are EXPLORING mathematical vocabulary - Prime, Composite, Factor and Products in the contexts of number problems

    We are EXPLORING Maths Buddy and becoming familiar with this interface so that we can be comfortable with this as a practice tool

    We are EXPLORING where we are at with our basic facts, times tables and the 4 operations



    Keeping it light this week for maths 

    Minimum work 20 minutes a day on Maths. There are extra optional tasks if you want to do more.

    Everyone has been assigned a group in Maths Buddy, Log in to see your set activity for the day. https://www.mathsbuddy.co.nz/ 

    Optional Tasks:
    #1 Thinking about your basic facts test, which tables can you work on today? Was it 7s, 8s or 6s? Practice your tables here with a fun game ‘Shoot em up’! https://www.mathsonline.com.au/students/game/times_tables 

    #2 Go to your Maths Google Classroom for practice work from last week’s Achievement Objectives - Prime vs Composite and Factors Year 8 https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/MjY4NTA0Mzc3MTE4

    email me with any questions or concerns phindson@mhjc.school.nz 


  • 22 February - 28 February

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by Investigating water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING... drowning prevention by Interpreting and analysing data
    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by questioning and recognising water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING...on collaborating with PE, Science and Global Studies


    Micro Learning Objectives

    SLC this week

    WALT: Analyse Graphs by looking at range, outliers and averages while looking for patterns and trends

    Google Classroom work


  • 1 March - 7 March

    Lockdown Week

    See Google Classroom for details

  • 8 March - 14 March

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by Investigating water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING... drowning prevention by Interpreting and analysing data
    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by questioning and recognising water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING...on collaborating with PE, Science and Global Studies


    Learning Activities:

    Statistical Survey Activity

    See Google Classroom for details

    Students write 10 questions based on a theme, create a Google Form and share link for the class to participate.

  • 15 March - 21 March

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by Investigating water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING... drowning prevention by Interpreting and analysing data
    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by questioning and recognising water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING...on collaborating with PE, Science and Global Studies


    Learning Activities:

    Students write 10 questions based on a theme, create a Google Form and share link for the class to participate.

    Complete Google Class Survey

    Students to Create and Analyse Graphs


    Number Activities

    WALT: Convert fractions to decimals to percentages with Google Classroom Activities

  • Term 1 Week 8

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by Investigating water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING... drowning prevention by Interpreting and analysing data
    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by questioning and recognising water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING...on collaborating with PE, Science and Global Studies


    Learning Activities:

    Basic Facts - Learning about exponents and multiplying by large numbers

    Teacher Group - Converting decimals to percentages and vice versa, Finding percentages of a whole number

    Investigation Group - completing the Survey (Class)



  • Term 1 Week 9

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by Investigating water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING... drowning prevention by Interpreting and analysing data
    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by questioning and recognising water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING...on collaborating with PE, Science and Global Studies


    Learning Activities:

    Basic Facts - Learning about multiplying decimals, practising exponents and multiplying by large easy numbers

    Teacher Group - Finding Fractions and percentages of whole numbers

    Investigation Group - Analysing our Waste



  • Term 1 Week 10

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by Investigating water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING... drowning prevention by Interpreting and analysing data
    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by questioning and recognising water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING...on collaborating with PE, Science and Global Studies

    Learning Activities:


    Follow Up Tasks:
    Maths Buddy Due Saturday


  • Term 1 Week 11

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by Investigating water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING... drowning prevention by Interpreting and analysing data
    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by questioning and recognising water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING...on collaborating with PE, Science and Global Studies


    Activities:





    Follow Up Tasks:
    Maths Buddy due Saturday


  • Holidays

  • Holidays

  • Term 2, Week 1

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA

    EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by Investigating water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING... drowning prevention by Interpreting and analysing data
    • We are EXPLORING...drowning prevention by questioning and recognising water safety data
    • We are EXPLORING...on collaborating with PE, Science and Global Studies


      Activities:


      Follow Up Tasks:

      Maths Buddy due Saturday



    • Term 2, Week 2


      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSED on understanding the properties and characteristics of 2D shapes

      Success Criteria:

      TBC


      Learning Activities - Week 2


      1. Basic Facts - Learning about multiplying decimal numbers, practising exponents and multiplying by large numbers

      2. Teacher Group - Developing Geometry Vocabulary, measuring and identifying parts of 2d shapes

      3. Investigation Group - Independent Challenge: Drawing and measuring with accuracy


      Further Learning at home.....

      Maths Buddy

    • T2, Week 3


      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSED on understanding the properties and characteristics of 2D shapes

      Success Criteria:

      TBC


      Learning Activities - Week 3


      1. Basic Facts - Learning about multiplying decimal numbers, practising exponents and multiplying by large numbers

      2. Teacher Group - Developing Geometry Vocabulary, measuring and identifying parts of 2d shapes

      3. Investigation Group - Independent Challenge: Drawing and measuring with accuracy


      Further Learning at home.....

      Maths Buddy

    • T2, Week 4


      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSED on understanding the properties and characteristics of 2D shapes
      • We are FOCUSED on drawing shapes with accuracy to specific sizes and angles

      Success Criteria:



      Learning Activities - Week 4


      1. Basic Facts - Learning about multiplying decimal numbers, practising exponents and multiplying by large numbers

      2. Teacher Group - Developing Geometry Vocabulary, measuring drawing and identifying parts of 2d shapes

      3. Investigation Group - Independent Challenge: Drawing and measuring nets with accuracy


      Further Learning at home.....

      Maths Buddy

    • T2, Week 5


      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSED on understanding the properties and characteristics of 2D shapes
      • We are FOCUSED on calculating perimeters and areas of regular and irregular shapes and in real life situations


      Success Criteria:



      Learning Activities - Week 5


      1. Basic Facts - Learning about rounding and adding decimal fractions

      2. Teacher Group - Perimeter vs Area - developing an understanding of the concepts in different shapes

      3. Investigation Group - Independent Challenge: Exploring Length and units of measure


      Further Learning at home.....

      Maths Buddy

    • T2, Week 6


      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSED on understanding the properties and characteristics of 2D shapes
      • We are FOCUSED on calculating perimeters and areas of regular and irregular shapes and in real life situations

      • We are EXPLORING number by calculating a range of perimeter and area  problems in real life


      Success Criteria:


      Learning Activities - Week 6


      1. Basic Facts - multiplying decimals, % of a whole

      2. Teacher Group - Perimeter vs Area - developing an understanding of the concepts in different shapes

      3. Investigation Group - Independent Challenge: Exploring Area in the school


      Further Learning at home.....

      Maths Buddy

    • T2 Week 7


      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSED on understanding the properties and characteristics of 2D shapes
      • We are FOCUSED on calculating perimeters and areas of regular and irregular shapes and in real life situations

      • We are EXPLORING number by calculating a range of perimeter and area  problems in real life


      Success Criteria:


      Learning Activities - Week 7


      1. Basic Facts - multiplying decimals, % of a whole

      2. Teacher Group - Perimeter vs Area - developing an understanding of the concepts in different shapes

      3. Investigation Group - Independent Challenge: Exploring Area in the school


      Further Learning at home.....

      Maths Buddy

    • T2, Week 8


      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSED on understanding the properties and characteristics of 2D shapes
      • We are FOCUSED on calculating perimeters and areas of regular and irregular shapes and in real life situations

      • We are EXPLORING number by calculating a range of perimeter and area  problems in real life


      Success Criteria:


      Learning Activities - Week 8


      1. Basic Facts - multiplying decimals, % of a whole

      2. Teacher Group - Perimeter vs Area - developing an understanding of the concepts in different shapes

      Writing number sentences from real life word problems

      3. Investigation Group - Independent Challenge: Exploring Area in the school


      Further Learning at home.....

      Maths Buddy

    • T2, Week 9


      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • We are FOCUSED on understanding the properties and characteristics of 2D shapes
      • We are FOCUSED on calculating perimeters and areas of regular and irregular shapes and in real life situations

      • We are EXPLORING number by calculating a range of perimeter and area  problems in real life


      Success Criteria:


      Learning Activities - Week 9


      1. Basic Facts - multiplying decimals, % of a whole

      2. Teacher Group - calculating volume, converting units of measure, developing an understanding of the value of the units of measure

      3. Investigation Group - Independent Challenge: Exploring Volume in real life


      Further Learning at home.....

      Maths Buddy

    • T2, Week 10

    • T2, Week 11

    • 19 July - 25 July

    • 26 July - 1 August


      REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

      REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

      • We are REFLECTING...on term 1 and term 2 to identify barriers and to reduce gaps in our learning by revising what we learnt and being tested for mastery of number, geometry and stats at levels 3 and 4.

      Kia ora Y7W1
      My name is Mr. Hishey for those who are new to the school.  I am looking forward to knowing you better so that we all can learn together as a learning community.
      My expectations are simple: 
      1. If you don't know, ask.
      2. Practise makes perfect. So practise.
      3. Spend at least half an hour daily at home to revisit what you learnt at school.
      4. Success breeds success. Then only can learning become fun.
      5. Keep your exercise book neat so that I can mark your book easily. 
      6. Pencil case with 2 pencils, 15 cm ruler, eraser, sharpner, protractor and compass. No sharing.

      Success Criteria: I can/have...

      • completed all mathsbuddy and EP tasks from term1 and 2
      • Revisied mathsbuddy and EP and taken screenshots of questions not done
      • Save screenshots to a folder and share with Mr. Hishey
      • Work one on one with expert other or Mr. Hishey in session to understand the method of solving those unanswered questions
      •  Complete weekly tests on revision, making corrections and redoing those test questions again.
      • Y7 achieve mastery of level 3 Number, Geometry and Stats. Y8 mastery level 4.

      Activities:

      1. Revisit mathsbuddy and EP and complete all pending tasks.
        • Revist mathsbuddy and EP and taken screenshots of questions not done
        • Save screenshots to a folder and share with Mr. Hishey
        • Work one on one with expert other or Mr. Hishey in session to understand the method of solving those unanswered questions
        •  Complete weekly tests on revision, making corrections and redoing those test questions again.
        • Attend after school tutorials as and when required by Mr. Hishey. Parents permission required.


        Follow Up Tasks:
      • Incomplete Classwork to be competed at home
      • Mathsbuddy and EP will be set on Sunday 10am to be completed by following Sunday at 10am.

    • 2 August - 8 August

      Same as above.

    • 9 August - 15 August


      REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

      REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

      • We are REFLECTING...on term 1 and term 2 to identify barriers and to reduce gaps in our learning by revising what we learnt and being tested for mastery of number, geometry and stats at levels 3 and 4.

      S/C: Reflecting on our weekly test. How might we improve on remembering what we have learnt?

       Marked test papers to be distributed. After each lesson on question, students to make corrections on their ex books. 

      • Do now: 1. 5 mins basic facts timed prototec. stage 6, 7, 8.  80%.

                        2. 5 mins times tables  0 - 10 timed at  https://maths.prototec.co.nz/ at challenge stage. Score 80%.


        3.  15 mins of Maths buddy tasks on LCM, HCF, Factors, multiples. - application on fractions to simplify and create common denominators.                                                                                                                                                

        • Teacher model in groups. materials, hiding one part of the equation. 

        4. 15 minutes of Ed.Perfect task on coordinates and graphs. 


        5. 15. minutes on creating graphs in your exercise book and plotting coordinates with ruler, pencil, arrows, point of origin, axes, equal spacing on the axes for positive and negative numbers,  naming coordinate points  as A, B, E,F with their coordinates in brackets. Joining the points  A to B and E to F with a ruler. Incomplete work as HW.


        6. 5 minutes:  Recap lesson on graphs. Main points. Each student recalls 2 things they learnt.


        Coordinates: A ( -4, 2).  B (3, -3). 

         Join A to B with a straight line. 

        Name this line gradient or slope. Use the letter m for slope.

        Where does the slope cut the Y axis? Call this point C. C = ?

         Is the gradient negative or positive? Explain. 

        Research independent and dependent variables. 

        What does the word variable mean? 

        Which axis represents the independent variable on a graph? Why? Explain. 

                             

        Coordinates: E ( 4, 3), F ( -5, -4) do the same as above. 


    • 16 August - 22 August

      REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO

      REFLECT / WHAIWHAKAARO learning intentions:

      • We are REFLECTING...on term 1 and term 2 to identify barriers and to reduce gaps in our learning by revising what we learnt and being tested for mastery of number, geometry and stats at levels 3 and 4.

      Hello, my name is Miss Sutton. I am looking forward to being your teacher and helping you learn maths.

      I want to get to know you better: what are your hobbies? What do you like about maths? What do you not like? Let me know when I see you in class!

      Here are my expectations for you when you are in my classroom:
      1. Respect others: everyone is here to learn so use kind words, listen when someone else is speaking, and be supportive of others.
      2. If you don't know, ask. I am happy to help you.
      3. Do your homework on MathsBuddy before it is due.
      4. Bring a pencil, ruler, and maths exercise book to class.

    • 23 August - 29 August

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • Exploring financial literacy to interpret budgeting
      • Exploring profit and loss to analyse costing
      • Exploring fractions, decimals and percentages to calculate profit and loss
      • Exploring financial literacy to understand and calculate GST


      Distance Learning Activities:

      https://classroom.google.com/c/MjQ3ODM3NDU4MTQ5/a/MzgzODQ4NTMwODkw/details

    • 30 August - 5 September

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • Exploring financial literacy to interpret budgeting
      • Exploring profit and loss to analyse costing
      • Exploring fractions, decimals and percentages to calculate profit and loss
      • Exploring financial literacy to understand and calculate GST


      Distance Learning Activities:

      https://classroom.google.com/c/MjQ3ODM3NDU4MTQ5/a/Mzg2NDM1NzA2MDM5/details

    • 6 September - 12 September

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • Exploring financial literacy to interpret budgeting
      • Exploring profit and loss to analyse costing
      • Exploring fractions, decimals and percentages to calculate profit and loss
      • Exploring financial literacy to understand and calculate GST


      Distance Learning Activities:

      https://classroom.google.com/c/MjQ3ODM3NDU4MTQ5/a/MzIwNTAzMTIyNzgy/details

    • 13 September - 19 September

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • Exploring financial literacy to interpret budgeting
      • Exploring profit and loss to analyse costing
      • Exploring fractions, decimals and percentages to calculate profit and loss
      • Exploring financial literacy to understand and calculate GST


      Distance Learning Activities:

      https://classroom.google.com/c/MjQ3ODM3NDU4MTQ5/a/MzIwNTAzMTIyNzgy/details

    • 20 September - 25 September

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • Exploring financial literacy to interpret budgeting
      • Exploring profit and loss to analyse costing
      • Exploring fractions, decimals and percentages to calculate profit and loss
      • Exploring financial literacy to understand and calculate GST


      Distance Learning Activities:

      https://classroom.google.com/c/MjQ3ODM3NDU4MTQ5/a/Mzk4OTk0MzM5ODg3/details

    • 27 September - 3 October

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • Exploring financial literacy to interpret budgeting
      • Exploring profit and loss to analyse costing
      • Exploring fractions, decimals and percentages to calculate profit and loss
      • Exploring financial literacy to understand and calculate GST


      Distance Learning Activities:

      https://classroom.google.com/c/MjQ3ODM3NDU4MTQ5/a/Mzk4OTk0MzM5ODg3/details

    • School Holidays

    • School Holidays

    • 18 October - 24 October

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA

      EXPLORE / TŪHURA learning intentions:

      • Exploring financial literacy to interpret budgeting
      • Exploring profit and loss to analyse costing
      • Exploring fractions, decimals and percentages to calculate profit and loss
      • Exploring financial literacy to understand and calculate GST


      Distance Learning Activities:

      https://classroom.google.com/c/MjQ3ODM3NDU4MTQ5/a/NDE4MDYwODY5NTI4/details

    • 25 October - 31 October


      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • Focusing on developing our understanding of money
      • Focusing on discussing use of money
      • Focusing on explaining profit and loss
      • Focusing on defining GST and discussing how GST works


      Success Criteria:


    • 1 November - 7 November

      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • Focusing on developing our understanding of money
      • Focusing on discussing use of money
      • Focusing on explaining profit and loss
      • Focusing on defining GST and discussing how GST works


      Distance Learning Activities:

      https://classroom.google.com/c/MjQ3ODM3NDU4MTQ5/a/NDI0MTk0NzQ4Mzk5/details

    • 8 November - 14 November

      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • Focusing on developing our understanding of money
      • Focusing on discussing use of money
      • Focusing on explaining profit and loss
      • Focusing on defining GST and discussing how GST works


      Distance Learning Activities:

      https://classroom.google.com/c/MjQ3ODM3NDU4MTQ5/a/NDI4NTI5Nzc1NzU2/details

    • 15 November - 21 November

      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • Focusing on developing our understanding of money
      • Focusing on discussing use of money
      • Focusing on explaining profit and loss
      • Focusing on defining GST and discussing how GST works


      Distance Learning Activities:

      https://classroom.google.com/c/MjQ3ODM3NDU4MTQ5/a/NDM0NzAxNjg4MzE0/details

    • 22 November - 28 November

      FOCUS / ARONGA

      FOCUS / ARONGA learning intentions:

      • Focusing on developing our understanding of money
      • Focusing on discussing use of money
      • Focusing on explaining profit and loss
      • Focusing on defining GST and discussing how GST works


      Distance Learning Activities:

      https://classroom.google.com/c/MjQ3ODM3NDU4MTQ5/a/NDM0NzAxNjg4MzE0/details


    • 29 November - 5 December

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are planning financial plans so that we can make a profit on market day
      • We are reflecting on our profit and loss at market day to better understand money and how it works
    • 6 December - 12 December

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are planning financial plans so that we can make a profit on market day
      • We are reflecting on our profit and loss at market day to better understand money and how it works
    • 13 December - 19 December

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI

      PLAN & DO / WHAKAMAHI learning intentions:

      • We are planning financial plans so that we can make a profit on market day
      • We are reflecting on our profit and loss at market day to better understand money and how it works