Multiplication times table

I noticed last week that a lot of you are still having trouble with knowing your basic multiplication facts. You need to just know this and know it quickly. It will help you with new strategies you are learning in our maths programme. Like multiplying bigger numbers like:

26 x 7

This equation can be broken down using your place value knowledge and your basic facts.

26 x 7  is the same as  (20 x 7) + (6 x 7)

That's because there is 20 groups of 7 and 6 groups of 7.

This is where your basic facts knowledge comes in handy.

If you know 10 x 7= 70 then 20 x 7 must be 140. That's because there are 20 groups of 7 not just 10 groups and 10 groups of 7 is half of 20 groups of 7 so 70 + 70=140

but we are not finished yet, that's only the first part. Don't forget the 6 groups of 7 or 6 x 7. Now you can use the multiplication times table chart found on the left hand side under "Practise your maths" or you just know that 6 x 7= 42.

Now you have to add them together    --   140+42= 182

Everything to do with iPads and Google Drive

Hi C4. I have made a new blog especially to do with iPads and Google drive. I hope you find it useful to help you with using these two tools. You can click on the link down the side bar under blogs. Good luck!! Mr Talsma

The writing Cycle

I found this video about the writing cycle. I think it is really informative and worth looking at a second time. So if you get a chance watch it again on our blog. I think it would be a good idea to take notes in your journal about it too. Leave me a comment telling me what you think. Mr Talsma

University Trip

Holidays

I'm going to have awesome holidays for only three weeks though. The First week I'm going to the Wind in the willows, Holiday program. The Second week I'm staying with my mum at home and then the Third week I'm going to The wind in the willows holiday program again for only, Monday, and Tuesday. I think. The rest of he three weeks I'm staying at my Nana's in Piopio.

These holidays are going to be s much fun.

I wish who ever reads this a Merry Christmas ans a Happy New Year.

Message from Mrs Vaille

Hi there C4,

I just wanted to say to you all (including Mr T) how amazing I think your scooter rack inquiry/project turned out! I can see how hard everyone has worked to achieve this. It is always great to find a practical solution to problems!! That's what engineers, designers and inventors are doing all around the world every day! I wouldn't be surprised if lots of schools want to have scooter racks like yours!

Mr T and Mrs Dawkins surprised me yesterday when out of the blue (really it was grey!!!! And raining!!) they ambushed me and asked me to be part of your opening ceremony!!!! I was delighted, but not expecting that!!!! So.... I didn't make a little opening/tape cutting speech because I needed a bit more time to think! Any way I really think everyone just wanted to get the tape cut and the scooters in and...... The scooter rack worked perfectly. I wonder how many times the design had to be changed?

Anyway I should have said: "CONGRATULATIONS C4 for all your hard work, creativity, and ingenuity in coming up with a solution to the problem of storing scooters during the day at Deanwell School!"


Happy Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all

From  Mrs Vaile :)

Mrs Vaille cuts the ribbon.

Our friends from PlaceMakers showing their handywork.

Two girls from C4 are the first to try out the new scooter stand