Marvellous Maths!

Year 6 have been thinking about Maths - what it is and why it is important - and have written letters to Miss Golding. Here are Jack's and Patrycja's (6B) thoughts.

Dear Miss Golding,

I am writing to you to explain to you what I think Maths is. I would like to do this because it is very important for children to know why you have to learn about Maths.

Firstly, I think Maths is about multiplication tables. I think this because even though we might find it tricky it is one of the most important skills we should know. The reason that it is important is that if you were in a shop and bought six packets of crisps that cost twenty pence each you would need to find out how much they cost altogether. For example you would need to know your six times tables to work out six multiplied by twenty.

Secondly, I also think Maths is about time. I think this because it is very important to know about time and which hands are which. For example, I believe that most people will have to wake up in the morning or go somewhere at a certain time, so that they won’t be late. Therefore they will need to be able to read time.

Finally, I think Maths is about area and perimeter. I think this because it is important to know this skill especially if you were selling your house because you would need to know the area and perimeter of your garden. Or if you were making a dress you would need to know what was the area and perimeter of the dress to know the size and this means that you would need to use your knowledge of area and perimeter.

I hope you found my letter interesting and realise how important my points are.

Yours sincerely

Patrycja

 

Dear Miss Golding,

I’m writing to you today to tell you what I think Maths is about and why Maths is taught at school to children.

Firstly, I think Maths is about integers. This is because integers are used when you don’t notice for example: fractions, decimals and percentages therefore it is used a lot when you don’t realise. I think everybody should have the chance to learn the principles of integers and strategies to get the final answers. All of the children deserve to get the opportunity to know what integers really are.

Next, I think Maths is about problem solving. I think this because problem solving can be challenging, however you can use your skills to find out the answers. For example: the four operations and RUCSAC to find the answers for the problem. Problem solving is a method that you need to learn just in case you’re a shopkeeper and get a question like: A sweet is 50p and a drink £1.50. How much change is given from £5.00? Everybody should have the chance to learn about problem solving and know how to find questions like that.

I’m happy that you read my letter about Maths and what I think Maths is about. In conclusion, Maths is part of everyday life.

Yours sincerely,

Jack