This term in maths, we have been focusing on using Reasoning RALF to solve addition and subtraction problems. As expert mathematicians, some children were even able to show their answers in a variety of ways.
Atlas Skills
During our geography lessons, in Year 4, we have been using our atlas skills to locate and describe the journey of different UK rivers. This will hopefully help us to compare a local river and the River Nile later this term.
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Patio Design
In maths, we have been learning how to calculate the area of shapes and were given the task of creating a patio design for a garden. However, the patio had to have an area of 20cm square and we were looking for different designs where 7 of the slabs were different colours but weren’t touching. We then investigated 8, 9 and then 10 coloured slabs.
Problem solving skills
In Year 4, we have been showing off our problem solving skills by generating 3 digit numbers using 12 counters in a place value grid. We had to find as many numbers as we could that were divisible by 1 digit numbers.
Sprites on Scratch
In computing, we have been creating conversations with our sprites on Scratch and been applying these to our own science fiction movies. Next half-term, we shall be creating our own games using different sprites.
Multiplying three numbers
In our maths lessons, we have been using pictures and concrete resources to help us solve problems where needed to multiply three numbers together.
World Book Day
For our World Book Day, we looked closely at the school book ‘The Journey’ and tried to bring the pictures to life through drama. This allowed the children to consider possible dialogue in the story to put into our own piece of adventure story writing.
Witch Wars!
This half term, we have been reading about the Wacky World of Ritzy City which is the home of the supernatural tournament – Witch Wars! In preparation for our extended writing, we created our own ‘Witch Wars’ which allowed the children to discover their inner wizard/witch.
Roman Numerals
This term in maths, we have been learning Roman numerals. As our challenge, we explored different Roman numerals using lollipop sticks. Marshall realised that if we knew the numeral for 500 we could count up to 800.
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Aspiring Gymnasts
As aspiring gymnasts, Year 4 have been working on counterbalance to perform a sequence.
