In Year 5, we have been learning how to multiply fractions. We have been using number rods to help us understand that multiplication is repeated addition. We used our stem sentences to help us – To multiply a fraction by an integer, I multiply the numerator by the integer and the denominator remains the same.
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In Year 3 we have been learning about length. We used the Cuisenaire Rods to compare lengths and solve problems.
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Year 6 have been tackling some challenging missing number percentage problems! We used bar models to help us find the answers; using number rods allowed us to manipulate parts of the model and understand each question more easily.
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This week we’ve been comparing amounts and said whether someone had more/fewer objects than the other. Then, we used number rods to help us make equals!
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Year 2 started their multiplication and division unit today. We began by looking at equal groups and identifying when a set of groups weren’t equal and how we knew this. We used counters to show our understanding.
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This week in maths we have been finding fact families using addition and subtraction facts. We helped the donkey to find the correct number sentence to complete the fact family. We used number rods, numicon, rekenreks and number lines to solve the problem. After using the equipment, we drew representations of the number sentence and
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We have been learning al about different turns – full turn, half turn, quarter turn, three quarter turn. The children practically turned objects, shapes and themselves in different directions. We then looked at describing position and used the language left, right, forwards, backwards. They then followed directions to create a model using cubes. The children
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In Year 1 we have been learning all about multiplication and division. We have been counting in groups of 2’s, 5’s and 10’s using lots of different resources. We can recognise when a group is equal or not equal. We have been using stem sentences to explain our work – There are 20 apples. There
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