BBC Typing Tutor - touch typing here we come

We have one block each week to focus on our typing skills for the rest of this term.
Currently we are using the BBC Dancemat Typing site.
One block per week (20 minutes) won't be making them an over night touch typer but it has inspired some of them to continue with this during their spare time. If they would like to try this at home we have attached the link for them to keep going.

Task Sheet for term 3 - week 7&8

Hi there,

Here is the task sheet for the next two weeks. We thought you might like to see what learning they are focusing on in Matai and Totara.

Students will complete these tasks over two weeks. The task sheet is used to record their learning over time and also remind them of the fortnightly expectations when timetabling their week.

The links on this are all active if you would like to have a look.

Nga mihi

Wanwan and Keith

Mid term 3 Newsletter for Totara and Matai

Here is the link to our latest newsletter for term 3.

Ratio Introduction Workshop 201 and 202

Here is a chance to refresh your knowledge on ratios and try some of the games and activities linked to this subject.

Introduction to ratios: What a ratio is. Simple ratio problems.

Math Playground also has a video explaining the BASICS OF RATIOS


Time to practise.....

Matching Ratios Game online

Ratio Pairs 2 online
Ratio Pairs 3 online

NZCM Equivalent Ratio (Workbook)

Think you got it?

Try playing this game which is based on word problems
THINKING BLOCKS RATIOS (Select option: find missing quantity)

Sugar, Salt and Ice Experiment

Today we did an experiment looking at the effects of sugar and salt on ice. What would happen if you sprinkled this onto ice cubes? Which one would melt the fastest?

There were three different dishes per group - our control (we added nothing to the ice cubes), sugar sprinkled on ice cubes and salt sprinkled on ice cubes.

Groups predicted what they thought was going to happen and then the experiment began. Over time we observed the reaction of sugar and ice on the ice cubes. We used timers to track the reaction that occurred over time.

Why not try this at home with your family? Do you think their predictions will be similar to yours?
Ask them to explain WHY they think this will happen.... but remember don't give anything away till after the experiment!!!

Want to know why this happened?

Explanation for the experiment





But wait there is more....



Hmmm - why do they talk about 32 degrees? Doesn't water freeze at a lower temperature than that?


If you want the full on scientific explanation then check out this video....

ART YOU READY ? artist study instruction

In the beginning of this term, we started a mini inquiry on studying an artist. We can work at our pace. Here is the instructions and success criteria for this task.

Leave a comment or email Wanwan and Keith if you have questions! We look forward to hear about your learning ; )

Felt mask instructions

Have we got an exciting task for you ?!

This fortnight, we are given a task to design and make a super hero/villain felt mask.
Here is the instruction.

Leave a comment or email Wanwan and Keith if you have any questions!

Improper Fractions 201 and 202 - Learn It and Practise Time

Just finished the improper fractions 200 level workshops? If you need to practise then scroll down to the online games and worksheets. Need a recap? Click on the Khan Academy clip to refresh your strategy knowledge.

Marking of the worksheets will be available in class - so why not try these at home and mark them the next day!


NEED A RECAP?

Proper and improper fractions: Proper and Improper Fractions



PRACTISE IT:

Mathman Improper Fractions Game

Math Playground Mixed Numbers Game

ENP/ANP Improper Fractions Worksheet

No Nonsense Improper Fractions Worksheet