Learning about measurement

We are learning about measurement in class at the moment. We used the Ollies to estimate how much speed and time we would need to park the Ollies in the marked spaces.

Parking the Ollies. 

a x b = algebra

We have been learning to identify and continue patterns in maths. This includes developing equations where we might have an unknown quantity. Who knew maths could be such fun.

Creating and continuing patterns.

Describing the rule for a repeating pattern. 

Rocket Maths

So we wanted to measure how high our rockets would soar. We figured that if we knew how high one metre was on this pole then we could figure out it's entire height.

We used this photo to measure in mm then worked out the scale. It worked out that the pole is approximately 5.5m tall.

Nathan showing 1 metre on the pole.

So how high did this rocket soar?

Learning about measurement and angles

We have launched into some learning about shapes, measurements and angles. We have been using some robotics as well as protractors to learn about angles.  By using the robotics we are problem solving and using our knowledge to experience learning in a real context. And, it's fun.

Using place value to multiply

This is a note for parents:

We have been learning to multiply 2 and 3 digit numbers by using place value (Hundreds, Tens, Units).

Below are two photos of us breaking up the numbers to make them easier to multiply.



So now you know parents, easy right. Just different to the way we learned a few years ago. This is easier to do in our heads than algorithms which are generally a pen and paper strategy.