Numeracy
WALT: identify the value of a digit in a number
Place Value Scavenger Hunt Problem Solving
WALT: find 10, 100, 1000 more/less
WALT: add/subtract 10, 100 and 1,000
WALT: solve place value riddles
MATHS WEEK IRELAND 2023
The children enjoyed lots of practical maths lessons this week. They took part in a live lesson using the IZAK9 cubes with other children across Ireland. They also took part in an outdoor lesson measuring different areas around the school. They had to decide whether to use a ruler, meter stick, measuring tape or trundle wheel as the best piece of equipment to measure their object. They also took part in mental maths activities and held a competition in class. They also took part in practical maths activities at home by playing cards, baking and cooking.
WALT: complete number word problems - Maths Trails
WALT: calculate perimeter of rectangular and composite shapes
The children were learning all about how to calculate perimeter of a rectangle and a rectangular composite shape. We completed whiteboard work and went through the techniques and formula of how to calculate perimeter then we used numicon to draw shapes to then calculate the perimeter. The children used their whiteboard pens to draw around the numicon and used the holes in the numicon as a gauge of length. The green group then measure the actual distance of the numicon. They calculated the perimeter of the shapes by showing their working out on the table. A fairly enjoyable task for the children with high engagement levels by being able to draw on their tables!
WALT: solve number challenges using IZAK9
The children used a fantastic numeracy resource to help keep their numeracy active and fun. They used IZAK 9 and split into three teams and answered several number questions based on multiplication and addition. The conversation between the children was great and they were using plenty of numeracy vocabulary but also shared their strategies. It was great to see that each group used different strategies to solve the questions and highlighted the fact that there is more than one way to solve a problem and still get the same answer. We provide our children with lots of strategies and they can experiment with a strategy that makes the most sense to them to use. All groups got a turn with the IZAK9 and differentiated questions were asked depending on ability.