Working on our Number Fluency
Published 10/06/18, by Charlie Mackinnon
Last week we focused on using and applying our basic understanding of number to calculate more efficiently.
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Read MoreHomework
Published 10/06/18, by Charlie MackinnonThis week, Mr Mackinnon has set a series of activities on Purplemash.com
Read MoreOur Vietnamese Pen-Pals
Published 13/05/18, by Charlie MackinnonLast week, we wrote some outstanding letters to Boa Quyen and Loc; our Vietnamese pen-pals at the British Vietnamese International School in Ho Chi Minh City.
Read MoreUsing Diagrams to Solve Division Problems
Published 13/05/18, by Charlie MackinnonIf you are solving a division problem with a small 'altogether' number or you are not confident in using your counting skills. Try using a diagram to represent the problem. You could use sorting circles or a bar model.
Read MoreCounting in 2s, 5s and 10s to Solve Division Problems
Published 13/05/18, by Charlie MackinnonWe can also use our counting in 2s, 5s and 10s skills to solve division problems.
Read MoreUsing Diagrams to Solve Multiplication Problems
Published 13/05/18, by Charlie MackinnonSometimes you might be asked to solve a multiplication question involving numbers in which you are not yet able to count up in: 3s for example.
Read MoreCounting in 2s, 5s and 10s to Solve Multiplication Problems
Published 11/05/18, by Charlie MackinnonOne method of solving multiplication problems is to count up in 2s, 5s or 10s.
Read MoreUsing a 100 Square to Add and Subtract Multiples of 10
Published 03/05/18, by Charlie MackinnonThis week we have been using a hundred square to add and subtract multiples of 10.
Read MoreAre You Looking For a Challenge?
Published 03/05/18, by Charlie MackinnonMr Mackinnon took the information from this tricky problem and put it into a bar model.
Read MoreUsing Bar Models to Solve Empty Box Calculations
Published 03/05/18, by Charlie MackinnonLook at the empty box calculation in the picture. Mr Mackinnon has used the information from the empty box calculation to create a bar model. Can you complete the bar model and use it to fill in the missing box?
Read MoreA Trip to the Park
Published 03/05/18, by Charlie MackinnonLast week, Beech Class went on a fantastic trip to the park. We learned all about habitats and plant/animal adaptation.
Read MoreHomework
Published 03/05/18, by Charlie MackinnonJust in case you missed it, I have attached this week's homework.