Mathematics
In Term Three, Year One students will dive into an exciting array of mathematical concepts while continuing to build proficiency in the core capabilities that underpin mathematics: Problem Solving, Understanding, Reasoning, and Fluency, as depicted in our SURF Menu. They will begin by exploring 2-Dimensional and 3-Dimensional shapes and their features. They will investigate sides, corners, edges, faces, and vertices for regular and irregular shapes. Through interactive activities and shape hunts, students will solidify their understanding of geometric properties. Students will be provided with a range of tactile and real-life experiences to enhance their understanding of shapes, such as sorting shapes based on their features and designing their own shape robot. Following this, students will learn about division, using practical activities to understand how to distribute items fairly between equal groups. They will explore fractions, developing a foundational understanding of how they represent parts of a whole. Using concrete materials and pictorial representations, students will practice comparing and ordering fractions, fostering their ability to think critically and reason mathematically. Later this term, students will develop their understanding of mass and capacity, comparing and measuring different objects, and learning to use terms like heavier, lighter, full, and empty. Additionally, they will delve into the concept of chance, predicting the likelihood of various outcomes through fun, everyday scenarios. This term promises to build a robust mathematical foundation through a blend of practical experiences and engaging tasks.
Key Vocabulary:
- 2D shapes
- 3D objects
- Features: sides, corners, edges, faces, vertices
- Division
- Sharing
- Equal groups
- Whole, Half, Third, Quarter
- Equal parts
- Parts of a whole
- Mass: heavy, light, heavier, lighter
- Capacity: full, empty, half-full, nearly empty
- Weigh
- Measure
- Likely
- Unlikely,
- Predict
How can you support your child’s Mathematics learning at home?
- Go on a "shape hunt" around the house or neighbourhood. Look for 2D shapes like circles, squares, and triangles, and 3D shapes like cubes, spheres, and cylinders. Discuss the features of these shapes such as sides, corners, edges, and faces. These may include: cereal box – rectangular prism, soccer ball – sphere, or a pizza – triangle.
- Incorporate fractions into daily activities, such as cooking or baking, where measuring ingredients can illustrate the concept of parts of a whole. Use food items like pizza, fruit, or sandwiches and cut them into halves, thirds, or quarters and discuss how these parts make up a whole.
- Use simple games like flipping a coin or rolling dice to discuss the likelihood of different outcomes. Ask questions like, "What is the chance of getting heads?" or "What number do you think will come up on the dice?"
