FRACTIONS

Maths success criteria for this week (beginning 29-4-13)

To use halves and quarters.

Divide 2 digit numbers by 2.

Recognise simple fractions.

Recognise when 2 simple fractions are equivalent.

     Be able to calculate fractions of amounts.

     Be able to order fractions.

Red indicates baseline average achievement. Amber is where the baseline average will move to, by the end of the unit, as new learning takes place.

Green indicates above average learning.

LISTER RACES 2013

On your marks..........

Tired but happy.

Leading from the front.

Division and multiplication.

Maths success criteria for this week (beginning 22-4-13)

To know all 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10x tables.

To know the opposite division fact e.g. 5x4=20 so 20÷5=4.

Solve divisions with remainders using grouping.

Divide two digits by 2,3,4, 5 and 10 with remainders using a number line.

Know all multiplication and division facts up to 10x10.

Divide using standard method.

Red indicates baseline average achievement. Amber is where the baseline average will move to, by the end of the unit, as new learning takes place.

Green indicates above average learning.

Walk in the woods.

To begin our new topic, 'The great outdoors', the children completed their 'Walk in the woods.'

In perfect weather the children completed a 7 km walk. On the way we were looking for signs of Spring and new life.We found snowdrops and bluebells. Some of the trees were displaying new buds.We learnt about how plants were adapting to their environment.

The children followed the route on a simple map. During this term we will be learning how to read , follow and draw our own maps.Many thanks to our expert guide, Mr Gill.

Walk in the woods collage.

The children collected interesting items as they walked. They completed a small collage. The results were impressive.

New marking scheme for Maths.

To help the children understand their learning,and make more rapid progress, we will be highlighting the success criteria for each unit of work. This will enable them to understand what they need to achieve to make the next steps in their mathematical learning.

Here are the success criteria for the first week of the summer term.

·          I know the sum and difference of pairs to 20 eg 17+ _ = 20
·          I know number pairs that sum to 100 eg _ + 15 =100
·          I can add and subtract using an empty number line.
·          I can add and subtract 3 digits by writing one number under the other by partitioning
·          I can use standard (column) method for adding and subtracting
·          I can add and subtract 2 digit numbers in my head.

Red indicates baseline average achievement.Amber is where the baseline average will move to, by the end of the unit, as new learning takes place.

Green indicates above average learning.

I will share these success criteria on my blog to help parents understand the next steps in their child's learning.

The success criteria will be displayed in the classroom and will form the basis of marking and assessment.

You are the teacher.

To complete our learning about instructional writing,the children prepared a short lesson to teach.

A science lesson on producing electricity from lemons.

The children taught their friends a range of skills and learnt about what makes an interesting lesson.

An interesting lesson.

A lot of effort had gone into their preparation. Some children presented their lesson to the whole class using the visualisor or power point.

Nepalese Day

NEPALESE DAY.

A fabulous opportunity to learn about Nepalese culture,music,dance,religion,food and language.

Chocolate factory

Year 3 and the Chocolate Factory.

A chocolate eruption!

What better way to round off our 'Different places' topic than with a visit to the chocolate factory.
Here the children learnt about the process of chocolate making; from cocoa fruit to the shop.
We found out about the amazing history of chocolate, how it was exchanged for gold, and how it was brought back to Europe from South America. But the best part was the tasting!
Find out more here.