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"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere." - Chinese Proverb

"Coming together is the beginning, staying together is progress,

and working together is success." - Henry Ford

Armidale Diocesan Mathematics Initiative (MaST)

What is happening in the world of mathematics at St Joseph's? Let's take a look!

Please see the information below to assist your child at home or to see what they have been doing so far this term.

Maths At Home:

Kindergarten - Division

Before your child can begin to practice division problems, they first need to understand the concept of division. Explain it to them by relating the idea of division to the idea of sharing and grouping. Help them conceptualise it by explaining how a number of items can be shared equally between groups, and give them examples. You might show them how six biscuits can be given to three children so each of them has two, or how someone with eight apples could give four each to two friends.

Problems of the Week:

Try these problems. You could use counters, toys or even draw your answers.

Sebastian had 14 jelly beans and he shared them equally with Mason. How many jelly beans did each boy receive?

Hana is making necklaces with beads. She has 16 beads and wants to put 4 beads on

each necklace. How many necklaces will she make?

Stage 1 - Data

Stage 1 have been working with data. Look at the graph below and discuss the following questions.

How many eggs were collected on Wednesday?
How many eggs were collected on Tuesday?
On which day were the most eggs collected?
On which day were the least eggs collected?
How many eggs were collected altogether?
On which days were the same number of eggs collected?
How many more eggs were collected on Saturday than on Friday?
How many more eggs were collected on Tuesday than on Thursday?
How many eggs were collected on the weekend?

Stage 2 - Chance

Stage 2 are completing activities based on Chance.

Have a wonderful week of learning and fun!