Pronumerals was the focus of maths today. We looked at some strange machines (drawn on the whiteboard) that changed the values of numbers. Each numeral that went into the machine was changed each time. We represented the numbers going into and out of the machine by pro-numerals, letters that stand in for the number.
We also began on our procedural writing today. The class developed some ingredients list for some interesting smoothies or milkshakes that they would like to make in class. From these ingredients we then came up with titles that would catch the reader's attention and inform them about what the recipe is creating. One group finished the work a little early and came up with a theme song for their milkshake idea.
The last section of the day was taken up with innovation. We looked at what innovation is and the class performed a small activity to show their innovation. They had to pass the ball between them in the quickest time. Some groups were innovative and modified their ideas as they were testing them.
Tuesday, 30 July 2013
Monday, 29 July 2013
Term 3 begins
Monday 29th of July
We started off term 3 today and all of the class looked fresh faced, many sporting new haircuts ready for the new term.
Today the class learned how to shrink a head. This was a starter for our procedural writing. The children analysed a piece of writing from a book to see how well it fitted with our success criteria for procedural writing.
We also walked through the cross country circuit today so the class knows how we will be running the cross country during week 4 this term.
The media studies group for technology started filming for the movie they are making and the wood and plastics group began construction of their pens.
I also forgot my glasses of all things (luckily I'm not as blind as everyone thinks I am)
We started off term 3 today and all of the class looked fresh faced, many sporting new haircuts ready for the new term.
Today the class learned how to shrink a head. This was a starter for our procedural writing. The children analysed a piece of writing from a book to see how well it fitted with our success criteria for procedural writing.
We also walked through the cross country circuit today so the class knows how we will be running the cross country during week 4 this term.
The media studies group for technology started filming for the movie they are making and the wood and plastics group began construction of their pens.
I also forgot my glasses of all things (luckily I'm not as blind as everyone thinks I am)
Wednesday, 10 July 2013
10-7-13
Wednesday the 10th of July
Today we began on some procedural writing in preparation for next term. The class had to, without any help, develop some instructions for me to put up my chair. I did take some things a bit literally at times but the class had a load of fun putting them into practice.
Here's a video of a lot of different class members giving me some instructions.
It's a little embarrassing.
Today we began on some procedural writing in preparation for next term. The class had to, without any help, develop some instructions for me to put up my chair. I did take some things a bit literally at times but the class had a load of fun putting them into practice.
Here's a video of a lot of different class members giving me some instructions.
It's a little embarrassing.
Wednesday, 3 July 2013
3rd of July 2013
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Today in class we worked again on learning the properties of triangles. We also learnt how to create equilateral triangles using a compass. Each vertex of an equailateral triangle has a 60 degree angle.
For reading we continued looking at inference with the story of Hurry up, Tim. Some students made some excellent inferences such as the teacher in the story really knowing that Tim cheated through the sly smile on her face.
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Today in class we worked again on learning the properties of triangles. We also learnt how to create equilateral triangles using a compass. Each vertex of an equailateral triangle has a 60 degree angle.
The class has been extremely busy catching up on any blogposts that need doing at the moment as well. We seem to be in a mad rush now for the end of the term.
We also practiced talking about our blog to each other.
Monday, 1 July 2013
Tuesday the 2nd of July
Tuesday the 2nd of July
Today in maths one of the groups learnt how to find the inner angles of a triangle using protractors. They also learnt that all of these inside angles add up to 180 degrees.
With our writing today the majority of us finished our expositions. We then began to use this writing to turn it into a speech. Some students even began timing these and practicing them to see if they are long enough for sharing at the assembly next week.
For our inquiry work, our waste water game-shows, the majority of the class again finished off their scripts for the game-show. Soon we will be practicing these and then filming them for our blogs. Props are also well underway for some groups, these gameshows will look amazing!
Today in maths one of the groups learnt how to find the inner angles of a triangle using protractors. They also learnt that all of these inside angles add up to 180 degrees.
With our writing today the majority of us finished our expositions. We then began to use this writing to turn it into a speech. Some students even began timing these and practicing them to see if they are long enough for sharing at the assembly next week.
For our inquiry work, our waste water game-shows, the majority of the class again finished off their scripts for the game-show. Soon we will be practicing these and then filming them for our blogs. Props are also well underway for some groups, these gameshows will look amazing!
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