tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32013014501505138772024-03-08T09:18:12.387-08:002015 Grade 5/6B's Learning BlogBittern Primary Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07843862280909576134noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201301450150513877.post-49468545921159886942015-02-09T01:08:00.003-08:002015-02-09T01:08:57.594-08:00<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At writing time we are focusing on Persuasive Text. We have already had our first Big Write session and we are currently editing those pieces of writing to check that we have met the success criteria. The next Big Write topic is due to come home next week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Please ensure that you discuss this topic at home so that the students ideas can flow at writing time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Mathematics </span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">During mathematics this year we will be focusing intensively on one specific area 4 days a week for a period of 2 weeks, resulting in a total of 8 sessions. The other day of the week we will be changing the focus to a different topic which will continue for 4 weeks totalling 4 sessions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We are looking at Number and Place Value for 8 sessions combined with graphing and data collection for 4 sessions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Each area begins with a test which then determines the specific learning goals for individual students to focus on. The students then have to find and complete the activities set for improving their learning goals and attend the appropriate workshops. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some of the key focus areas for our 5/6 students in Number and Place Value are listed below:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Applying place value to help solve problems</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Count and order numbers beyond the tens of thousands</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Efficient mental calculations using number properties</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Composite Numbers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Prime Numbers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Square Numbers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Triangular Numbers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Index Notation</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Irrational Numbers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Rational Numbers</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Workshops will be conducted on all of the above focus areas.</span></div>
Bittern Primary Schoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07843862280909576134noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3201301450150513877.post-36196382242252606802015-02-09T00:31:00.000-08:002015-02-09T00:32:05.651-08:00 Inquiry <h2 style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The grade 5/6 inquiry unit for this semester is:<br />What makes a successful leader?</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The grade 5/6 students have been looking at successful leaders and creating a selection criteria for those students who are planning on running for a school leader position. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">We currently have 12 capable students who are working on their speeches and we are all eager to hear what they have to say on Thursday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Good Luck to all candidates.</span></div>
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