Monday, 11th October 2021 – Numeracy

Puzzling Patterns

I am learning to describe growing patterns and continue the patterns.

I know I can do it when I can identify what a number pattern increases by and continue the pattern.

Watch

Getting Started

1. Open your green lined book.
2. Rule a line under any previous work to rule off.
3. Write today’s date.
4. Write the heading “Puzzling Patterns”

I am trying to solve some number patterns with missing numbers. Can you help him?

Complete the number patterns and sentences below.

___, 53, 57,___, 65, ­­­___

This pattern increases ___ each time. 

37, ___, 59, 70___ , ___

This pattern increases by ___ each time. 

___, 34, 54, ___

This pattern increases ___ each time.

Create Your Own

Write another number pattern with missing numbers for a family member to solve.

Now Try This

Below a number pattern is shown.

2, 6, 10, 14, ___, ___, ___.

What are the next 3 numbers in the pattern?

The next 3 numbers are ___, ___, ___.

Which operation is being used to make this pattern?

Select the correct word to complete the sentence.

• Addition
• Subtraction
• Multiplication
• Division

The operation being used is_______________.

Explain your reasoning.

Wednesday, 25th August 2021 – Numeracy

Area

I am learning to to use everyday objects to compare areas of irregular 2D shapes.

I know I can do it when I can find the area of an object using different units to measure. 

Study the examples below

We can use objects to measure area informally, for example:

• using counter

I have covered Humpty Dumpty’s wall with counters to see how many counters it takes to cover the wall.

Count how many counters I used.

28 counters

They are organised in 4 rows and 7 columns.

4 x 7 = 28

Next I chose a different objects to measure area (informally), for example:

• a matchbox car.

Again, I covered Humpty Dumpty’s wall, this time with matchbox cars to see how many cars it takes to cover the wall.

Count how many cars you used.

4 cars

They are organised in 2 rows and 2 columns.

2 x 2 = 4

Comparison

It took 28 counters to cover Humpty Dumpty’s wall, compared to 4 matchbox cars.

Independent Activity

Following the example above, measure the area of an object in your home using 2 different informal measurements so you can compare.

You could measure a:

• framed picture
• cereal box
• favourite book
• etc.

You could use different objects to measure (make sure they are the same size like the example).

Examples of objects used to measure:

• cars
• counters
• Lego (same size pieces)
• playing cards
• etc.

Record your results in your green book.

For example:

I used __ ________ to cover ___________.

Repeat and measure 3 different items twice (using 2 different informal measurements) and record your results.

Optional Activity

Click below for an optional extension activity

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Monday, 16th August 2021 – Numeracy

Position

I am learning to follow directions showing the position of objects.

I know I can do it when I can place objects in the following positions:

• inside
• above
• behind
• between
• outside
• through
• below
• under
• beside

Watch and see if you can identify the language of position.

 

When you have completed these task, click below to check your answers:

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