Monday 27 October 2014

Adding using the expanded method

This is how we add using the expanded method. It is the introduction to column addition where we break the numbers into easier chunks. Here we have added a 2 digit number to a 3 digit number



Adding using a blank number line

Take a look at how to add along a blank number line. Here we have added a 2 digit number to a 3 digit number




How to use the grid method to multiply

Here's how we use the grid method to multiply a 2 digit number by a single digit number e.g. 28 x 3



Doubling and halving diamonds

Here's how we double and halve using a doubling and halving diamond

Wednesday 22 October 2014

Science - comparing stretchy materials


We tested the elasticity of materials today and we found out some very interesting things. This is what we did!