Week 1 - 3

NUMERACY

FRACTIONS!

Year 4 Learners Explore Equivalent and Comparing Fractions

Our Year 4 students have been doing some fantastic work in maths recently, especially with fractions. They've been learning how to spot equivalent fractions and how to compare fractions—two important skills that help build a strong foundation for more advanced maths later on.

Understanding Equivalent Fractions

An equivalent fraction is just another way of writing the same amount. For example, 1/2 is the same as 2/4 or 4/8. Even though the numbers look different, they represent the same part of a whole.

To help make this idea clear, students have used hands-on tools like fraction walls, paper folding, and colourful diagrams. These visual activities helped them see how different fractions can actually be equal—and made the learning fun and engaging.

Comparing Fractions

Once students felt confident with equivalency, they started learning how to compare fractions. This means figuring out which fraction is bigger or smaller. It can be tricky at first—especially when the numbers look quite different—but students used simple strategies and visual aids like bar models and number lines to help.

They learned to:

Compare fractions with the same bottom number (denominator) by looking at the top number (numerator).
Compare fractions with the same top number by thinking about the size of each part.
Use equivalent fractions to compare ones that don’t seem to match at first.

It’s been amazing to hear students explain why 3/4 is bigger than 2/3, and to watch their confidence grow as they put the pieces together.

Bringing Fractions to Life

To make the learning feel real, we looked at everyday examples—like slices of pizza, chocolate bars, or parts of an hour. This helped students see how fractions come up all the time, not just in the classroom.

Learning Together

Students worked together in pairs and small groups, explaining their thinking and helping each other out. These conversations often sparked new ideas and helped everyone feel more confident with tricky concepts.

What’s Next?

Now that they have a strong understanding of equivalent and comparing fractions, Year 4 will soon be learning about Mental and Written stategies with Addition and Subtraction.

We’re so proud of how hard they’ve worked—and how curious they’ve been! It’s been a joy to watch them explore new ideas and support each other along the way.

LITERACY

In Reading, we’ve been diving into nonfiction texts and using special features like headings, subheadings, captions, and diagrams to help us understand what we’re reading. We’re also learning to identify the main idea and explain the meaning of new words in context. By thinking carefully and asking ourselves, “What is this mostly about?”, we’re getting better at recognising key information and connecting it all together. Plus, during independent reading, we’re choosing “just right” books, finding good spots to focus, and working on our personal reading goals with purpose! 📚🧠🔍

In Writing, we’ve been busy planning and gathering ideas to help us become stronger, more independent writers. We’re learning how to break down big topics using topic trees and gathering grids, helping us collect key words and ideas from different sources—without copying! We’ve also been building topic-specific word banks to boost our vocabulary and organise our thinking. When it’s time to write, we’re choosing seeds from our Writer’s Notebooks, picking a genre, and getting into the writing zone! 📝🌱📚

CBL

In CBL, we’ve been exploring significant events from the past to understand how they’ve shaped our world today. From global and Australian history to important moments in Victoria, we’ve been learning how these events have brought about change and impacted different people. We’ve also taken time to reflect on ANZAC Day by creating respectful remembrance wreaths, using symbols like poppies and rosemary to honour the soldiers who served. Through all of this, we’re recognising the power of history and learning to think deeply about the world around us. 🌏📜🌺

ANZAC DAY

Lest We Forget

We took time to reflect on the importance of ANZAC Day—a day to honour the brave soldiers from Australia and New Zealand who served and sacrificed in war. We learnt why we remember this day, explored the meaning behind symbols like poppies and rosemary, and created our own remembrance wreaths to show respect. Through these activities, we deepened our understanding of courage, sacrifice, and the importance of remembering those who came before us. 🌺🕊️

MOTHERS DAY!

Happy Mother’s Day to all our wonderful mums within the ACPS community!

Thank you for everything you do—the love, support, and care you give each day means the world to us and the students. We hope you have a relaxing and special day. 💐❤️

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