This week in maths we have been consolidating
our mathematical learning.
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On
Monday we revisited our learning on counting in 1s, 2s, 10s and
5s. We continued a number track, we
solved the missing numbers on a number track and on a number grid and some of
us challenged ourselves to work out the numbers on a partially marked number
line.
On Tuesday we revisited our learning about
equals to.
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We
asked the question does the = sign always have to be at the end of a
calculation?
Eg
12 + 2 = 14 or 14 = 12 + 2.
Some of us used the scales.
We chose a Numicon piece eg 5. We
put the 5 on one side of the scales then thought of a pair of numbers that
would balance the scales because they were equal to 5. Eg 1+4, 2+3.
Some of us tried the following calculations. Both sides of the
equals sign must be equal to each other.
20 = 4 + ?
4 + 6 = ? + ?
12 + 4 = 8 + ?
On Wednesday we revisited our learning
on how to find the difference between two numbers.
   Can your child tell you the difference between the 2 numbers shown using the cubes, on this bar model, the number line and in the word problem. Ask them the strategy they used. Did they count on or count back?    
Over the Easter holidays help your child to practise counting in
1s forwards and backwards to 100, counting in 2s forwards and backwards to 50,
counting in 10s forwards and backwards to 100, counting in 5s forwards and
backwards to 50. This will really help
them in their maths lessons in the summer term when they will begin learning
about early multiplication and division using these same numbers 2s, 5s and
10s.
Continue to play the games previously posted.
In English we have been learning about SPAG! This stands for spelling, punctuation and grammar. We practised:
      We then had a treasure hunt around the classroom, where the children had to find pictures that related to clues and then answer a SPAG question.
In science this week
we continued to use our learning about materials. We had to invent something Nelson Mandela
could wear to protect his eyes from the bright sunlight and the dust from the
stones he hammered. We talked about materials that were see through/transparent
where better than not see through/opaque.
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Look at our
wonderful inventions!
Next term our topic is 'Global Gardens'. The children will be making a fabric collage, inspired by the work of Andy Goldsworthy. During the holidays maybe your child may have time to sketch a picture of their favourite Easter flowers. We will also be taking part in Sustainable St Albans Week. Please could you send in a cereal box and two plastic drinking bottles for your child to re-use into wonderful new things! We will also be learning about rain forests and becoming authors and making our own books, filled with interesting information. During the holidays you might like to research some information for your child to share. A good website is https://www.dkfindout.com/uk/search/rainforest/ or http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/rainforest.html. Thank you.
Have a wonderful Easter break!
The year One Team
The year One Team
