THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to all those parents who have helped with
mathematics activities on Monday and Wednesday mornings (9-11 am) or part thereof. If you would like to volunteer, there is a sign-up sheet on the noticeboard outside the neighbourhood. Three parents for each morning are optimal. This allows us to work with a variety of
games and
activities in groups of 10-12 students.
The activities for the next two weeks include;
Fractions; developing the students' understanding of 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 by making a fraction wall with colored paper. (speak to Mark or Jessica...)
Place Value; developing the students' understanding of how the number system works by playing a trading game, using dice and wooden blocks that create 10's and 100's. (speak to Maddy...)
Number fluency: this refers to the students' increasing ability to add and subtract numbers >20 and then beyond using mental strategies, such as making to ten, counting on by tens, doubling or halving, or knowing number 'families' (eg. 6+3=9, 3+6=9, 9-3=6,). This activity utilises a website that has many games that promote the students' ability to beat their time or their score of correct items. (speak to Jessica or Maddy...)
