Doubling

We used Numicon shapes to work on our doubles in Maths today. We found two of the same shapes and put another shape over the top to see how much it came to. For example, we found out that if we put two 5 shapes together we could make the 10 shape so we could see that double 5 is 10. Some of us were able to record these doubles as addition sentences (5 + 5 = 10).

Fractions - halving and quartering

As part of our learning on halves in maths, we practised halving play dough. Then we showed how to halve shapes using Hama beads. Finally we halved some cakes and ate one half in the maths lesson and one half at break time - yum yum! How many pieces of the shape will you have if you halve it? Can you half an apple, a banana or a pear at home?

On the next day, we investigated quartering shapes including a square and rectangle. We then used our findings to quarter a jam sandwich and share it between four people.

Can you quarter a circle? How many parts do you fold it into?

Can you halve a triangle. How many parts do you fold it into?

Addition

Look at us learning about the equals sign. It balances the number sentence. What amounts can you add together?

Weight

We weighed objects from around the classroom. Which are lighter? Which are heavier? How do you know?