Mathematics

This semester, students will be solving problems relating to number. They will use the S.T.A.R. acronym to remind them of the steps to take when solving a problem. The students will continue to develop their understanding of place value and learn about larger whole numbers. This should enable them to transfer their mathematical thinking into accurately measuring and calculating quantities and amounts. In addition, deepen their understanding of whole numbers will assist investigations into sharing and fractions.

They will continue to learn and be encouraged to use efficient strategies when making calculations. These are called the Secret Code Strategies. Doubling, halving and chunking are three of the essential strategies that students in Year 3 and 4 need to understand and use proficiently.

Mathematical investigative tasks will be planned around our class focus, allowing students to demonstrate application of mathematical knowledge and strategies.

To assist our students build onto their Secret Code Strategies many of our students will be enrolled into an online maths program called Numerical Acumen. If your child is enrolled, they ideally will need to spend 10 minutes 3 times a week on the site building onto skills. (This could be part of their Homework grid)