Calculation strategies
We've been going back over written methods for the four operations. Most of Y5 are now able to use written methods for whole numbers and decimals. If you have forgotten what to do, have a look at the videos to help you. In the next few weeks, we'll be mostly moving on to using standard methods for multiplication and division.
Numicon
We have been using Numicon equipment to explore consecutive numbers and look for patterns. Can you predict whether the sum of two or three consecutive numbers will be odd or even?
Cuisenaire
In Maths, we have been using Cuisenaire rods to investigate equivalent fractions and ratios. Some of the questions were easy and quite straightforward. For others, we needed to move to the floor to be able to compare different colours properly.
Problem Solving
We've been working on approaching tasks systematically and finding all possibilities. How many ways are there of organising a flock of sheep into three different pens?
Data Handling
We've been using Venn diagrams to organise information.