numeracy

= = = = =How Am I Going with Maths?=

Times Tables Facts

The students have been learning their times tables facts so that they can use them to help with other areas of maths. During both classtime and for homework, students have been looking for patterns to help them with remembering the different facts and help with mental strategies. At this level, students should know their 2's, 5's and 10's facts, and be moving onto learning others. The students have recorded their tables facts to show their understandings and how well they remember each fact.

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= My Term 4 Numeracy Tasks =

Addition and Subtraction Pre & Post Test

During term 4 we looked at Addition and Subtraction as one of our Number topics in maths. Students learnt strategies to add and subtraction 3, 4 and 5 digit numbers using vertical addition/subtraction with trading. Before the students started the unit, they completed a pre-test to find out their prior knowledge and identified their areas for improvement. At the conclusion of the unit, students completed the test again in red pen as a post test, to show what they had learnt.



Multiplication Pre & Post Test This term we looked at Multiplication and Times Tables as one of our Number topics in maths. Students learnt strategies to multipy, including arrays, groups of, times tables facts, looking for patterns and mental strategies (such as adding a 0 to the end of a number when you multiply by 10). Before the students started the unit, they completed a pre-test to find out their prior knowledge and identified their areas for improvement. At the conclusion of the unit, students completed a post test to show what they had learnt.




 * ** Multiplication Assessment Rubric – Term 4 2009 ** ||
 * **// 2.25 (Mid Grade 3) //**// – Use an array to model and answer facts to the 2, 5 and 10 times tables // ||
 * **// 2.5 (End Grade 3) //**// – Automatic recall of 2, 5 and 10 times tables // ||
 * **// 2.75 (Mid Grade 4) //**// – Representation of multiplication facts as a rectangular array and as the area of a rectangle // ||
 * **// 3.0 (End Grade 4) //**// – Multiplication by single digits using recall of multiplication tables and multiples and powers of 10 // ||
 * **// 3.0+ (Beyond Grade 4) //**// – Solve multiplication problems involving multiplication of 2 digit numbers by single digits // ||

Angles Post Test

During term 4 we looked at Angles as one of our Measurement topics in maths. At the conclusion of the unit, students completed a test to show their understandings.



Since joining us at Laurimar Primary school at the beginning of term 4, it was evident that Peter was exceptional with his maths skills. I had the pleasure of having Peter join the grade 5/6’s twice a week to challenge and extend his ideas and understandings through accessing the Level 4 mathematical curriculum. Peter demonstrated that he was more than capable with this and was able to make valuable contributions to ideas and theories. He displayed exceptional speed and accuracy when completing maths grids including multiplying decimals and had no problem completing lon multiplication. Peter has been able to finish off the term by completing a Million Dollar project with the year 5’s. Well done on a wonderful term with Maths and good luck in 2010 Peter!
 * Peter Mullis- Year 4, Term 4, 2009- Mathematics **

Jason McBean