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Maths in 5/6

Maths - Position

In Maths we have been learning about the Cartesian Plane. The number plane or Cartesian plane is named after the French philosopher and mathematician René Descartes (1596–1650). The Cartesian plane is formed by two number lines that intersect at right angles at zero. By convention, when using grid-reference systems, the horizontal component of direction is named first, followed by the vertical component. This is the same when locating points on the number plane. Year 5 students have been working in the first quadrant, whereas Year 6 students have been required to work in all four quadrants, using their knowledge and understanding of positive and negative integers.

Assessment Task:

For the assessment of this unit, students had to recreate their favourite team’s emblem by tracing it onto the Cartesian plane. They then had to write a draft list of the coordinates of each consecutive point to create the lines, check their coordinates and then give them to another member of the class to recreate their emblem! 

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Tips for parents:

Use Real-Life Examples: Relate the Cartesian coordinate system to real-life situations. For example, explain how a map uses coordinates to locate a specific place, or how a grid is used in games.

Hands-On Activities: Provide hands-on activities to make learning interactive. Use graph paper and ask your child to plot points or create simple drawings. This will help reinforce the concept visually.

Graphing Games: Play games that involve graphing - especially Battleships. 

Create a Cartesian Coordinate System at Home: Use string or masking tape to create a coordinate grid on the floor or a large surface. Have your child walk to specific coordinates or place objects on the grid to understand how the system works.

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