Mathematics 

Stage 1 Maths

Stage 1 are learning about 2D shapes and symmetry in class. Below the students are busy folding to show symmetry and putting their work into their books.

Tips for Parents

Stage 3 Maths

Stage 3 are working with Mrs Hofman learning about 3D objects. Below you can see the students participating in various activities to support their learning in this area.

Tips for parents:

• In our world we are surrounded by 3 Dimensional objects. At school your child has been learning about prisms and pyramids. Ask them to explain what the difference is between these two categories of 3D objects. They should also be able to explain the different types of prisms and pyramids and how they are named.
• If you are assembling items, like furniture, ask your child to help you with the assembly. If instructions come with the assembly, show them the instructions and the diagrams that assist with constructing the item into a fully-formed object.
• Students have been gaining an understanding of nets, ie. what a 3D object would look like if some of its sides were unattached and layed flat. Encourage your child to pull apart any containers that may be in your recycling to help them understand the net of that object. 
• Create fun and relatively easy origami by searching website ideas to transform 2D shape into a 3D object.
• Show your child architectural plans of your house or other structures
• Discuss the different shapes that make up your house, or other homes in your street.