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Helpful Hints for Maths:
Maths is not just about finding the answer. The process is just as important.
Use a range of different strategies and tools e.g. draw a picture, use a tens frame, counters, etc.
We love to be hands-on! Use materials around the house to help you such as Lego, buttons, beads, pasta, or pegs.
Make connections between the problem and where you might see this in the real world.
Open-ended problems are problems that have more than one possible answer and more than one way of solving.
Watch the video and get your brain ready to problem solve. To play this game you will need to use the ‘Finding Fifteen’ scoring template which comes with numbers from 1-9 (or you can make your own with some paper).
After playing this game with a family member, give the other problems below a go! You must try and find more than one solution to each!
Create a "Perimeter Person". Be as creative as you like, but remember, you will need to be able to work out the perimeter of your person.
Time refers to a number of things including the days of the week, the months in the calendar year and what time of day it is. We can measure this in seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months and even years!
After listening to the story One Minute read by Miss Iemmolo, use the recording template to predict how long each activity will take. Do the activity for a minute and record the actual results.
After watching the video about telling time, use the template to build your own analog clock and make different times. Pick 3 different times of the day and describe what you do at each of the times shown on the clock.
Open-ended math problems are problems that have more than one possible answer and more than one way of solving.
Watch the video and get you brain ready to problem solve, then investigate some of these other open-ended problems. You must try and find more than one solution to each!
When we measure Capacity, we measure in mililetres (ml) and litres (l). Watch Miss Dunstan explain more in the video, then use the template provided to go on a Capacity Hunt! You need to find objects that hold more and less liquid than the ones provided. The final page in the template is for you to find your own object to compare!
When we measure perimeter we are measuring the length around the outside of an object. We need your help mathematicians! Watch the video of Miss Woodward as she introduces perimeter to you and asks you to help her solve a problem...
Print the grid template and the design a zoo template to help you design your zoo. Bring your imagination along with you for this activity!
So often we are given a problem where we need to find out the answer. What if you knew the answer, but needed to figure out what the question might be?
When we measure length, we measure in centimetres (cm) and metres (m). When we measure weight, we measure in grams (g) or kilograms (kg).
Watch the video, then see if you can find items around your house with each of these units of measurement. Take photos and add them to the document on Seesaw.
You can also have a go at completing the cut and paste activity. Cut and paste the objects based on whether you think you would weigh them as grams or kilograms.
Capacity is another form of measurement. This refers to how much something can hold.
Try and answer these addition worded problems, remember to use the CUBES strategy. If you need a reminder go to Miss Iemmolo's video from Week Two. After you've tried the first page look on the second page where there are some worded problems with parts that are missing!
Don't forget to share them with us.
Watch the video and practise skip counting.
Use Toy Theater's interactive 100 chart, abacus and number line to help you visualise counting by five.
Print and cut the puzzles below to help you practise. Use the 'Within 100' one first, then the 'Within 1000' one if you would like to challenge yourself.
Have your very own MeasuremANT Picnic!
Use food from your own kitchen or print out the template to measure how many ants long each piece of food is.
Weight is another form of measurement. It measures the mass of an object. This can refer to how heavy or how light something is.
Watch the video below to find out more.
After watching the video, create your very own balance scales and use the template above to draw and record which object was heavier and which object was lighter.
Watch the video and practise skip counting.
Use Toy Theater's interactive 100 chart, abacus and number line to help you visualise counting by two.
Print and cut the puzzles below to help you practise. Use the 'Within 100' one first, then the 'Within 1000' one if you would like to challenge yourself.
One way to solve worded problems is by using the CUBES strategy. This strategy helps you to remember all the steps you need to do before you solve the problem.
Watch the video of Miss Iemmolo explaining the strategy, then have a go at solving the worded problems below using the CUBES strategy.
Who cares about measurement?
Think about: When do we measure? What do we measure? Why do we measure?
Use the image to help you brainstorm a list of people that might care about measurement. For example, a baker measures their ingredients.
Length/height is one form of measurement. It measures the distance from one point to another. This can refer to how long or how tall something is.
Watch the video below to find out more.
Now, measure yourself! Find a set of informal units (e.g. pasta, blocks, buttons) and use these to measure the length of your foot, leg, finger, etc. How many pieces of pasta long is your hand?
As part of your maths learning this week, please explore our new game Prodigy and complete some of the activities set for you on Studyladder. Your login details have been mailed to you.
Watch the video to refresh your memory about solving worded problems. Use the strategies that Miss Woodward has outlined to help you solve the story problems below.
Choose one of the story mats and create your own addition worded problem for this scenario. Use the think board to write the story, write the sum, draw a picture, and make it with materials you have at home such as counters, blocks or pegs.