multiplicative strategies

In Maths we have been learning to use a range of multiplicative strategies when operating with whole numbers.

Here is a link to our online modelling book

The strategies we have been learning are:
estimation as a check
use multiplication to solve addition and subtraction problems
use doubling halving and trebling
use an algorithm to solve multiplicative problems
solve problems using simple cube numbers

- Estimate the reasonableness of large problems like 1 788 – 891. Could 497 be right?

- Use multiplication to solve addition and subtraction problems eg.

  64 – 48 = as (8 x 8) – (6 x 8) = 2 x 8= 16

- Use doubling / halving, trebling and adjusting to solve multiplication problems,

 eg.  12 x 50 solved as 4 x 150= 600

- Use an algorithm to solve multiplication problems.

- Solve problems using simple cube numbers .

- Use an algorithm to solve division problems.

Here is a link to my Multiplicative Strategies Assessment which shows that I know why and how I use particular strategies. This doc also has screenshots to show which IXL activities I have completed as part of my learning.

My next step in my Maths Learning is…..My next step is to answer questions in Multiplicative Strategies faster so I can go rapidly through them.

reading vocabulary week 5

Year 7/8: I can use my growing wide range of academic and content-specific vocabulary to understand texts.

Name of Text: Underground Explorers

Definitions

Void: a completely empty space. Fluorescent:a fluorescent tube or lamp. Vulnerable :exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally. Interconnected: connect with each other. Seldom: not common; infrequent.

Example/Non Example	Is a void messy? Why or why not?	No because it’s a blank space in the universe
	Which color is the most fluorescent at night? Why?	I think it's green or yellow because people always where those fluorescents colours.
	Why are elderly people more vulnerable than children? Why?	Because elderly people will know what to do in that situation
	Which is more interconnected; a vine or a dandelion? Why?	Vine because they connect to each other?
	Which is more seldom; the Olympics or an election in NZ? Why?	Election because everyone in the world doesn't know what an election in nz.

Word Associations	The plants in the garden are dying during a frost	Vulnerable
	There were lots of different paths that joined each other	Interconnected
	I made a shot from halfway while facing backwards.	vulnerable
	We are still exploring  outer space.	void
	I can find my key ring easily in the dark.	void

Word Relationships How might each pair of words be connected?	Vulnerable/Fluorescent	I really want a fluorescent jacket.
	Void/interconnected	Wormholes connect through voids.

Extended Writing	Think of a time when you felt as though you were in a void or when you saw something that happens seldom. Write a paragraph about this.
	When I wake up early the morning it is really dark and have to find my way to the switch and some times I  my toe trying to get to it.

probability maths

Last term I did probability we had to get 90 % in 2 of the tasks I got 90% in both of the set task

here is a example on both of the question.they where hard at some parts but then I realised how to do them properly. if the minor number is at the start you have to add it to the major and that's how I found out.

Drama Improvisation Term 1

WALT: apply the techniques of improvisation to a range of different scenarios.

Improvisation techniques that I have used successfully are,thinking quickly on the spot.

Improvisation techniques that I would like to have more practice at,i would like to practice at getting involved more in the games that we play.

The thing that I enjoyed most about this unit of learning was because,we where thinking on the spot and it was fast and easy.

My favourite improv game was because family portrates

My next step/ something I need to work on further  in improvisation is…….because…...

Term 1 Integrated Learning - Leadership

W.a.l.t We have been learning all about What makes a good leader.

Here is a link to the Leadership modelling book.

We identified that good leaders show 6 main character traits. These are……. Integrity Goal Focused Trustworthy Active Thinker Resilient Motivational.

The leadership trait that I think I show the most is trustworthy because because i didn't lie to anyone.

The leadership trait I would most like to develop is motivational because I don't really motivate people as much as i should.

Something NEW I have learned about leadership is resilient

The SOLO level that I reached during this unit of learning is extended abstract because I completed all of the tasks to a high standard.

My next step in learning about leadership is to apply everything that I have learned about leadership to my own leadership roles.

New Zealand flag

Last week we had to do an activities about the flag because the New Zealand  flag might change. My opinion is that the flag should stay because it has been in the country for years  and under the solders when they fought in the war and now they want to change it in to a plain flag that people have to vote about. and there going to spend millions for one stupid flag. and it is just changing the union jack with a plain fern i think it will be the worst flag design out of them all.

"Know Square numbers to 100 and the matching square roots, "