Mathematics

CURRICULUM FOCUS

This week in Mathematics we are learning to solve a mathematical problem

VOCABULARY

Solve: to find or figure out an answer to a problem

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

Read the worded question below to your child. Ask them to record as many possibilities they can think of, using their problem-solving skills.

• Mrs Knight had 5 pencils. If Miss Amy gave her some more, how many would she have all together?

 E.g. Mrs Knight had 5 pencils and Miss Amy gave her 5 more. Mrs Knight would have 10 pencils all together. 5 and 5 make 10.