6K's inspirational maths learning

In Year 6, we have been focused on open-ended maths problem solving, where children work as a group with different roles and solve challenging problems. Below are some images of this learning.

Ordering decimal numbers

Year 5 have been learning how to order decimal numbers. Look at how many numbers Madison and Zoe (5R) managed to order!

This is what the girls had to say:
Maths is fun but sometimes complicated! If you carry on trying you will soon get the answer. We love Maths because you can always make progress if you try.

To order numbers:

• Label your columns (H T U.t h th etc)
• Write the digits of the first number under the column headings
• When you have three numbers, order them e.g. 132.623<132.632<132.666
• Place each number in the correct position amongst the numbers you had.

Well done, girls!

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

Guess my number!

In Year 5, we have been playing a great Maths game called "Guess my number". It has really improved our understanding of number properties and it's good fun too! Here's how to play the game:

1. One person chooses a number
2. Another person asks a question with a yes or no answer, related to the properties of numbers
3. The first person answers yes or no
4. The other player(s) use the answer to think of another question.

We have been making this really challenging for ourselves by choosing numbers with decimals and asking questions such as "Is it a triangle number?"

Try playing the game at home!
Tip: think carefully about which questions you need to ask first to get to the answer as quickly as possible. We like to start with "Is the number an integer?", and if so, next we ask whether it is odd/whether it is even, and whether it is greater than/less than a certain number. Try to rule out as many numbers as possible in one go!

Here are some more questions you could use:
- is it a square number?
- is it a prime number?
- is the tens digit greater than the units digit?

Let us know how you get on!

Times Table Raps

On No Pens Day Wednesday, Year 5 wrote raps to help them learn their times tables. Here are 5R's. Let us know what you think! What helps you remember your times tables?

Three times table - Lucy S, Sulaiman, Alfie, Spencer and Prince (with some help from Mrs Walker!)

 
One times three is three
You can learn it with me
Two times three is six
We know our times tables tricks
Three times three is nine
Can you do it on a number line?
Four times three is twelve
Work it out for yourself
Five times three is fifteen
Practise it with me
Six times three is eighteen
We know what they mean
Seven times three is twenty-one
Learning times tables can be fun
Eight times three is twenty-four
Keep on going, there's still more!
Nine times three is twenty-seven
Is that right, Kevin?
Ten times three is thirty
Can you do it like me?
Eleven times three is thirty-three
Rapping these is helping me
Twelve times three is thirty-six
Now it's all in the mix!

 

 

Seven times table - Moonah, James, Lucy W, Isabella, Maya and Ami-Jane

One times seven is seven
It's easy as ten, eleven
Two times seven is fourteen
Keep going because you're keen
Three times seven is twenty-one
Keep going coz you're nearly done
Four times seven is twenty-eight
Keep doing the times tables, it's great!
Five times seven is thirty-five
Keep going, you'll learn the times tables jive
Six times seven is forty-two
Learn something new
Seven times seven is forty-nine
Learn your multiplication sign
Eight times seven is fifty-six
Keep on going with your multiplication tricks
Nine times seven is sixty-three
It's easy as 1,2,3
.... that's as far as we got! Can you help us finish our rap?

 

Eight times table -  Nathan, Kayden, Jannah, Elizabeth and David

One times eight is eight
Times tables are really great
Two times eight is sixteen
Are you really listening?
Three times eight is twenty-four
Come on, give me some more
Four times eight is thirty-two
Now look at what you can do!
Five times eight is forty
You don't have to be sporty
Six times eight is forty-eight
This is going to be really great!
Seven times eight is fifty-six
Times tables helper tricks
Eight times eight is sixty-four
I love times tables, give me some more!
Nine times eight is seventy-two
Times tables are good for you!
Ten times eight is eighty
Come on, work on them with me
Eighty-eight, ninety-six,
You've done your first times tables trick!