Mathematics

=**__Mathematics__**=

This week was also MATH WEEK at Avondale Grammar and 4K led the way with some outstanding learning and interactive fun mathematics with the year 5 and 6 children. On Wednesday we had a fun afternoon of interactive games and problem solving activities and then today we had a math Olympic Challenge. It was BRILLIANT! Mr Kemp and Mr Hoppe were blown away at how well we did. Here are some photo's ...... **__Thursday 11th October__** Today we summarised our learning about addition and subtraction strategies by making our first ever show me videos on the iPads. Show me is a free app to help us share our learning with the world = which helps us become global citizens. Check our some of the Show Me's that we made today and please feel free to leave us some feedback. media type="custom" key="21094006"media type="custom" key="21094016" media type="custom" key="21094272" **__Wednesday 10th October__** This week we are focusing on learning addition strategies to help us solve problems. We are all pretty good using algorithms to help solve problems but it is awesome to know different ways to solve problems, because different people learn in different ways. This week we have been learning the compensation strategy, the number line strategy, and the bridging strategy). We will do some more work and start sharing it with you on here soon.
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**__Friday 4th May__** This week we have been learning about Column graphs and collecting and analysing data. The children have learnt so much about data and how to read and analyse column graphs - they have been showing their improved skills through the Mathletics tasks I set this week. Keep up the GREAT work 4K!

**__Wednesday 18th April__** Remember to use Mathletics - it is fantastic and you all have your usernames and passwords stuck into the front of your diaries - we are going to have a competition and I am going to track your progress this term. Let's start by seeing who can get into the top 50 student's leaderboard by the end of next week - if you can cash flow will be coming your way - for an extra challenge let's see if we can get our class into the top 50 classes in Singapore by the end of next week - go for it and see what you learn ...... To get to Mathletics - click here!

=Multiplication Games= Skater Maths - Play Multiplication Four in a row Times table timer Demolition Division Multiplication games Four in a row Times table timer Division Machine Division games Multiplication games Quick Calculate Division Machine Division games

**__Addition and Subtraction games__**
Speed Grid Challennge Power Line Challenge Mental Math machine Maths Monster Play Hard Addition Pyramid Batters Up Baseball Addition Pyramid Speed Grid Challenge Addition facts to 20 - FUNKY MUMMY Maths Monster Play Medium 2 Player Maths Game Six Circles Adding Decimals - Basketball [|Adding Decimals - Soccer] Adding Decimals Mental Math machine Power Line Challenge Batters Up Baseball

=**__Thursday 2nd February__**= This term in 4K we are going to be learning a lot about Mathematics. We are going to work really hard on our basic facts and will do our best to get better. We have challenged our buddy school (Mr Kemp's old school in New Zealand) to some Basic Fact Challenges every week so we have to make sure that we are practising at home so that we can do our best when we challenge them ......

This week Mr Kemp asked us to get into groups and record everything we can think of and know about Mathematics - here are some of our brainstorms ....

**__Math's Links and Games__**

 * __[|Times Tables Game]__- An Excellent game for you to use at home to improve your times tables - test yourself, keep a record and improve your tables. Highly Recommended!
 * __[|2+2 Maths For Kids]__- 2+2 is a free application that lets kids practice their maths. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are all covered. An encouraging human voice guides you through all exercises, and soothing music is played in the background.
 * __[|Multi-Flier]__- Selection of games to help reinforce times tables skills - includes free worksheet creator.
 * __[|Alan's Fractions]__- Makes learning fraction's fun. Alans Fractions introduces Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division of fractions. Easy interface for kids.
 * __[|Animated Clock]__- A program for junior-middle school children (years 1-4) that teaches tham to tell time in a variety of ways.

__Fraction Links and Games__ Making Pizzas [|Bowling Fractions] Potions - Matching fractions Fraction games Fraction Golf Fraction Shoot Fraction addition Finding a fraction of a number Fishing For Fractions Flitting with Fractions Action Fraction Fraction Monkeys FRACTIONS LESSONS

Here is an awesome website to help you learn and practise all of your times tables - get practising: @http://www.transum.org/Software/Tablesmaster/Tablesmaster.asp