We had some new 'teachers' in class today showing us how to multiply and divide mixed numbers - some of them demonstrated the calculation methods that could be used and others also added a diagram to show why their methods worked.
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During our music lessons this half term we have been looking at a piece of jazz music. First we learnt the rhythm and notes needed to play it and then began working independently to practise the song - the children have been working on learning the 'head' and the 'middle 8' of the song. Some even took it a little bit further and added some improvisation. Great use of these learning gems:After learning about the effects of some drugs on an athlete's body and the effects of smoking and vaping, the children made a leaflet or poster to show what they had learnt. Great use of these learning gems:We have started out new DT topic based on one of the units from the EngineeringEducates website. Today we have been comparing robots and humans. There was a great discussion about what a robot can and can't do and what makes a robot a robot! Good use of this learning gem:Before we started adding mixed numbers in maths, the children were tasked with coming up with as many different ways as possible to prove that 3 and two fifths was the same as seventeen fifths. They used written explanations, drawings and equipment to show their understanding and I was really impressed with all the different methods they came up with. We then worked on 2 different methods for adding mixed numbers. The children practised using both and then they could choose which they preferred for the additional challenges. We then learnt two methods for subtracting mixed numbers and, again, practised both methods before being able to choose a favourite one to use. Good use of these learning gems:We have finally completed and taken all our soft toys to Reception Class. The children found this task quite tricky but worked hard to produce an individual toy based on a character from a book. good use of these learning gems:The children carried out a fair test to find out who in their group had the best recovery rate. First, they needed to decide the exercises they were going to do and how long they would do them for. Then they did each exercise, measuring their pulse rate straight after the exercise and again 1 minute later. They then subtracted the first pulse rate from the second one to find the recovery rate. They all worked hard to try and keep their investigation as fair as possible for example, by timing the exercises, timing the break in between and not moving in between each exercise After writing a conclusion to show what they had found out. they then used a Carroll diagram to see if there was any relationship between someone's recovery rate and the type or amount of sports they do each week. Good use of these learning gems:We were fortunate to have a visitor who joined us via teams today to talk about their job and how it related to our current science topic. Brandon works as a Cardiac Physiologist and he shared some of the tests he, and other members of his team, carry out each day to help people who have problems with their hearts. It was incredibly interesting and the children asked some really thoughtful questions - I think we might have a few children who will think about a medical job in the future! Good use of this learning gem:We have begun making the soft toys we have designed for the Reception Class children. First we had to make pattern pieces using newspaper and then use these pieces to pin on to fabric to be able to cut the right shapes out - this meant that we could get the sizing and shape right with newspaper before we cut the fabric, meaning we didn't waste fabric unnecessarily. The children have all made a decent start to their soft toys. We continued making our soft toys after a delicious Christmas dinner. So much focus, it will be great to see what the toys look like when they are finished! Great use of these learning gems:During our lesson today we looked at the effect of diet on our bodies. We looked at some of the myths surrounding foods and then corrected them with the facts! Good use of this learning gem: |
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