Our classroom was full of focused mathematicians, as the children took on a fast-paced angle challenge. The children worked hard against a two-minute timer to correctly identify and label acute, obtuse and right angles.To prove and check their answers, they used a geometry tool; the corner-tester to check for a perfect right angle.
In Maths, we explored 3D shapes and learned about their properties. We looked at faces, vertices and edges and practised counting them on different shapes.
By the end of the lesson, we were more confident identifying and describing 3D shapes using mathematical vocabulary.
Today, our year 3 classroom transformed into a bustling hub of human compasses as the children dived into the wonderful world of turns and angles.With their arrow lollipop stick they master the core movements: Clockwise and anti-clockwise.
During our choosing time, Crew Frost have been developing their early mathematical skills through a range of practical, hands-on interventions linked to the EYFS Development Matters guidance. This week, the children have focused on recognising, extending, and creating their own two-part patterns, as well as organising and comparing objects by size from biggest to smallest.
The children showed great curiosity and engagement as they explored pattern and shape through play. They were encouraged to use mathematical language to describe what they could see, including words such as pointy, corners, sides, stripy, and edges. This supported the children in talking about and exploring shapes and patterns around them.
These activities help to build strong foundations within the Mathematics area of learning, particularly in noticing patterns, comparing size, and developing spatial reasoning. Crew Frost have worked incredibly hard to explain their thinking, solve problems, and apply their learning independently during provision.
We are so proud of the progress Crew Frost are making as they continue to grow in confidence and prepare for their transition into Reception. Well done, Crew Frost!
Dallas has been building up her resilience to work independently on the challenge table. She has been answering abstract questions independently in maths, with concrete support if needed. You are a superstar!! ✨
Crew Ramsay got stuck into some Concrete Maths to conceptually understand fractions of an amount. We divided an amount into 4 equal parts to ‘see’ the quarters. We then found 3/4 of the amount by adding 3 of the equal parts together. Here we are getting stuck into some part, part whole activities.
