Capacity and Measures Revision

In our sessions, we have been revising converting units of measures. First we had a class quiz and used the metric measures of capacity and mass. Afterwards we completed a matching game and solved capacity and mass word problems.

Finally we completed a long multiplication and division learning grid with added measurement word problems. Everyone showed great teamwork and reciprocity as they completed the challenging multi step word problems.

Balderdash and Fabulous Phrases

To develop their knowledge and use of rare words, Palm class played a Word Power game. The. Children had to write down what they thought was the definition of a word and use it in a sentence. They then checked their definitions using the answer cards and dictionaries. We can't wait to see the powerful words and phrases used in their writing.

Next we played a game of Balderdash. Balderdash is a game of bluffing and trivia. The children were given a rare word and its definitinion. Using a dictionary and their own knowledge, the children then had to write three bluff meanings of their chosen word. Each correct answer earned their team house points.

Theatre of Law Project

Year 6 were excited to welcome Evie from the Theatre of Law project this morning. The Theatre of Law project has been designed for primary aged school children to understand how the justice system works, as well as increase understanding of jobs within the law and raise aspirations to pursue a career in the law.

Year 6 have been challenged to write a mock-trial script. From the development of the story to the final script, we will be exploring crime, taking interviews, investigating the different jobs within the law which will ensure we complete our script and set a court scene.

Afterwards, we will be visiting the Royal Courts of Justice where we will play out the trial in a real courtroom, taking the roles of the people in the trial. Working with a legal professional and having the opportunity to ask questions about the jobs within the law.

The children were astonished to learn that all of the above were crimes: criminal damage and vandalism, assault and joint enterprise.

We examined a teenager named Johnny, who had committed a robbery. We discussed the roles of the people involved in a court case.

Area & Perimeter

In Numeracy, the children were challenged to complete an area and perimeter task. Without discussing formulas or methods to solve the task, the children were able to match different shapes with the correct perimeter and area cards. 

Afterwards, using the what if and working backwards question stems, children played a game to solve additional area and perimeter problems.

Converting measurements? No problem!

Coconut maths group enjoyed sorting a tarsia puzzle that had different measure conversions on them! Some found it tough, however, we were resilient and we all completed our tasia puzzles in the end. Those who had finished their own popped round and became advisors to the rest.

Coconut maths party

Coconut maths class had a great time at their maths party on Friday.

They played lots of games and puzzles in their unusual maths lesson!