Mathematics

In Mathematics, learners will deepen their thinking in a range of mathematical concepts, relating to Number and Algebra. We will begin by further exploring place value as this is a pivotal foundation for our learners to reach success in other areas of Mathematics. For example, the children will learn:

• How to rename and decompose numbers
• Apply place value to solve problems using the four operations 
• Continue to develop strategies to utilise the four operations, using larger numbers
• Continue understanding of the relationship between the four operations
• Developing additional strategies to accurate calculate more complex problems using the four operations
• The term will conclude with open-ended investigations into Term One concepts, created and designed by the students

Below are some examples of strategies you can use to support your child at home:

• Practice using correct place value language when noticing decimals in your environment such as petrol prices and in the supermarket e.g.: Petrol is $1.34 per litre – read the decimal as one and 34 hundredths or one and 3 tenths and 4 hundredths 
• Breaking down numbers that are seen while out – 10.45 is the same as one ten, 4 tenths and 5 hundredths
• Converting measurements when cooking eg. 500g is the same as 0.5kg