St James News

Literacy and Numeracy

Year 2 Maths News

 

This term in Maths, our Year 2s have been working on building confidence with number facts to 20. They’ve been learning to break numbers into parts (partitioning) to help them understand how addition and subtraction are linked — for example, knowing that 8 + 7 = 15 helps them figure out that 15 − 7 = 8.

We’ve also been practising doubling and halving numbers using hands-on activities and fun games. This helps students get ready for learning multiplication and division, especially with twos. The children are really enjoying using different tools and strategies to become quick and confident with their number facts!

 

Check out what some of our Year 2s said

  • "I used my blocks to break 15 into 8 and 7. It helped me do takeaways!"
  • "Doubling is fun! I know that double 6 is 12 because double 5 is 10, and I just added 2 more."
  • "When we play the dice game, I like choosing to double the number to get closer to the target!"
  • "I can use my number facts to work backwards. If 9 + 6 is 15, then 15 − 6 is 9!"

  • "Halving is like sharing! If I have 10 counters, I can give 5 to my friend and 5 to me."

    Holiday Reading

The school holidays provides a great opportunity to enjoy some extra Reading time:

  • Reading signs, posters, information relating to holiday activities
  • Read brochures and plan a day out
  • Read magazines
  • Play board games
  • Design a treasure hunt with written clues and instructions
  • Snuggle up and read a good book on a cold day or at bedtime.
  • Continue the Premier's Reading Challenge
  • Use the ePlatform link on the Student Landing Page.  Lots of books to read and enjoy, including decodables for extra reading practice.  Contact Jo Matarazzo or myself if your child doesn't have their password; joanne.matarazzo@sjvermont.catholic.edu.au.
  • Check out all the amazing activities at your local Library: 

Victorian Premiers' Reading Challenge

To log into the Challenge go to https://vprc.eduweb.vic.gov.au/home

Go to Student login, then VPRC login and follow the prompts.

Book Covering

 If any parents are able to help with book covering over the holidays we would really appreciate it.  Please see Louise Matthews or Jo Matarazzo, in the Library. 

 

louise.matthews@sjvermont.catholic.edu.au (Literacy Leader)