Maths Quick Writes - Problem Solving

What is problem solving and does it only happen in maths?

Problem solving can be used everywhere not just in maths, for example if your trying to earn pocket money, so you try to do different things such as chores. Problem solving is when you are going through the process to find a solution ( answer). Problem solving can be used in maths by writing down your strategy or explaining. When you are problem solving not always the first solution will work. You would be going through different strategies to find the right answer for your question. Overall  problem solving is used in daily life and is very useful

As part of our maths quick writes we wrote a paragraph about problem solving this activity combined both maths and writing. This helps us so that whenever we do a written test that needs us to explain our strategy and show our thinking. This task helped us in writing as we used our rubric and worked with a critical friend to help us structure a paragraph. 

P.B.S flag vote

 At school we have been talking about the NZ flag. Our senior schools voted and these were the results.

Choosing a new flag

 

 Today we had a discussion about the New Zealand flag. We looked at the different flags and their meanings. To choose a flag of our choice we did a 4-3-2-1 this also had to do with oral language.

- 4 minutes to read the meanings behind each flag and to decide which flag represents New Zealand the best,

- 3 minutes to find a partner and  discuss why you chose the flag and to give some details,

- 2 change partners and tell them why you choose this flag

 -1 minute to buddy up with another pair of students to get in a group of four so you can see other point of views of the other flags and just incase you would want to change your mind.

 Our activity was to create a 50 word paragraph to make an informed choice. We did this so that our decision on a flag would be final and because we work better together. My choice of the 5 flags was the red white and blue silver fern. At the end of Oral language we went to the new building to vote.

 People chose this flag for reasons such as: I made personal connections to it, It represents multiple cultures and also because it is instantly recognized as New Zealand's. The other 2 of the people in our group chose the first flag for reasons such as:  I liked the design and because it's easily recognized as ours due to the Silver Fern.

Dear Term 1 Me

LI: To reflect on personal goals set in term 1

Dear Term 1 me , I think we did pretty well! This year has been a blast. It’s also been like a bumpy roller coaster but that didn't stop me achieving my goals. I was able to achieve the national standards in all subjects. The head students have not been chosen yet but i’m still hoping for a chance to be manaiakalani head girl but if it doesn't go well it doesn't mean it’s the end of the world. This year I don't think I’ve come to school with a frown on my face I had all my great friends there to support me. School this year has been a lot more dramatic than I expected it to be. Mrs . Anderson and Miss. Donaldson have put in a lot of effort to teach all students everything they would need to know by the end of the year, she has been my favourite teacher of all. I have learnt so much the most I have learnt in a year before!

Science at Tamaki College

Today at Tamaki college we had we had woodwork but it wasn't just wood work we also had our first ever science lesson! We were all very excited to attend a science lesson . Before we were able to go in the class we were handed booklets. Our goal was too create a robot that is powered my rubber bands too scramble three meteres across the floor. Both room 5 and 6 were slit up by two teachers called Mrs.Bunce and Mr. Malhotre. I was with Mrs. Bunce, she was a great teacher .First we talked about the 4 strands of science . We made notes on sticky notes and did a quiz at the end the prize was chocolate. in science we learned a lot of things such as what how many different ways you can show science instead of mixing chemicals together.

Decimals and Place Value - Prezi

Here is a presentation I have created on Prezi independently. This is about decimals and place value and its meaning. From creating this DLO ( Digital learning object ) I have learnt lots I also watched a khan academy video that told me things that I didn't know about the connection between fractions and decimals .

DARE - Go Animate

Drugs by Zeba37p2fbr on GoAnimate

This is a Go Animate showing you the importance and consequences of drugs and alcohol. I have worked with Sajiha collaboratively to create this. It is also a short reflection of our DARE program.