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May 2018

  • 13/05/18

    Our Vietnamese Pen-Pals

    Last 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. 
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  • 13/05/18

    Using Diagrams to Solve Division Problems

    If 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. 
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  • 13/05/18

    Counting in 2s, 5s and 10s to Solve Division Problems

    We can also use our counting in 2s, 5s and 10s skills to solve division problems. 
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  • 13/05/18

    Using Diagrams to Solve Multiplication Problems

    Sometimes 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. 
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  • 11/05/18

    Counting in 2s, 5s and 10s to Solve Multiplication Problems

    One method of solving multiplication problems is to count up in 2s, 5s or 10s. 
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  • 03/05/18

    Using a 100 Square to Add and Subtract Multiples of 10

    This week we have been using a hundred square to add and subtract multiples of 10. 
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  • 03/05/18

    Are You Looking For a Challenge?

    Mr Mackinnon took the information from this tricky problem and put it into a bar model. 
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  • 03/05/18

    Using Bar Models to Solve Empty Box Calculations

    Look 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?
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  • 03/05/18

    A Trip to the Park

    Last week, Beech Class went on a fantastic trip to the park. We learned all about habitats and plant/animal adaptation. 
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  • 03/05/18

    Homework

    Just in case you missed it, I have attached this week's homework. 
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