Mathematics
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.
We are looking at Number and Place Value for 8 sessions combined with graphing and data collection for 4 sessions.
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.
Some of the key focus areas for our 5/6 students in Number and Place Value are listed below:
Applying place value to help solve problems
Count and order numbers beyond the tens of thousands
Efficient mental calculations using number properties
Composite Numbers
Prime Numbers
Square Numbers
Triangular Numbers
Index Notation
Irrational Numbers
Rational Numbers
Workshops will be conducted on all of the above focus areas.