Long Divisions

LI: To find the answer to the question using Long Division. LI: To be able to explain the steps of long division.

 

This week in Maths, we learnt how to use the long division strategy. We answered a few questions using the long division strategy to be able to understand it. After answering maths questions, Sakina and I created a DLO explaining the long division strategy we used with an example of a division question we answered. We had a lot of fun answering these division questions.

Light DLO

LI: To use our understanding about light to create a DLO.

This week for inquiry Diana and I created a DLO explaining what light is. Mr Johnston came to teach us about light. In our DLO we included 5 interesting facts about light and what light is. A interesting fact I found out about light was that since light travels faster than sound you can see lightning before you can hear thunder. 

Haylee's Blog Post Data

LI: To analyse our blog post data to help us set learning goals.

This week in maths we made a analysis about our blog post data. From our blog we gathered our blog archive and found out the average number of monthly and weekly blog posts. For my blog post analysis the mean or average is the same amount for each day, month or year. We created google draws explaining our blog posts story, the average and a learning goal we set for this year, using the data from our blog posts. My goal this year is to reach 175 blog posts this year which means I would do 4 blog posts a week. 

Periscopes DLO

LI: To explain how periscopes work

This week Diana and I worked together to make a DLO about periscopes. Mr Johnston came and taught us about periscopes and how they are used. Periscopes are like binoculars but instead you can see above without letting the person know who is above. I found this activity interesting as I was amazed at how periscopes work. I never knew that there were mirrors inside periscopes so I found this interesting. I also found out the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection. This means that if light hits the mirror at a 45 degree angle it reflects the light back at a 45 degree angle.

Calendar Challenge

LI: To find the most efficient strategy to solve the problem.

This week in maths, Sakina, Florence and I worked together to complete a maths challenge. We used the most efficient strategy to solve this maths challenge. To solve this strategy, we first subtracted 6.90 fron 12 which equals to 5.10. Then we multiplied 148 by 5.10, equalling to 759.90. This maths challenge was quite challenging to solve. I really enjoyed completing this challenge.

Subway Challenge

LI: To find the most efficient strategy to solve the problem.

This week in Maths, Sakina, Florence and I worked together to solve a maths challenge. In our strategy, we used the most efficient one, we found more confident. We started off by adding up all of combos that are $7.00 with how many people need them. Then we multiplied the total by 7 equaling 441. After that, we added up the total of the chicken combo which cost $7.50. Then we multiplied the total by 7.50 which equals 390. Once we did that, we added the two totals, which equals to 831.

Polynesian Panthers

LI: To use the information you gained from the text to create a DLO about the Polynesian Panthers.



This week for reading we read a text called Polynesian Panthers. Sakina and I created a DLO using the information from the text to tell others about this protest. In our DLO, we included who the Polynesian Panthers are, what happened and how this effected our community. Two interesting facts, Haylee and I found out was that the police and government, didn't raid the British and North Americans overstayers, and that the Polynesians weren't accepted back in those days, because we thought that everyone would be accepted for who they are.

Polynesian Panthers Evaluation

LI: To read the information in the text, think about what you have read and form an opinion.

This week in Reading, Kakapo we read a text about the Polynesian Panthers which was a true story that took place in the early 1970s. When we finished reading the text we made a evaluation DLO collaboratively. In our evaluation we included events that were linked to Dawn Raids, two events that we think were most important, questions we had after reading and our opinion on the Polynesian Panthers right to protest. I think the Polynesians Panthers had the rights to protest because they wanted to spread awareness about what was happening within the Pasifika community and wanted to be treated equally. 

Tech at Tamaki College | Robotics

LI: To learn how to figure out the binary of numbers



This week for robotics we learnt about binary and decimal numbers. Binary and Decimal are different ways of counting. The bi in binary means something that involves with two things, the dec in decimal means it relates to something with ten. For this lesson we tried to figure out numbers with binary numbers, like for example 10 would be 01010 because the first column would be sixteen, eight, four, two then one. We also had a challenge to write our name but in binary numbers, and also write a message for someone to solve and also in binary. We learnt how to count in binary because computers count in the binary method but we are used to counting in Decimal, and since we were doing coding we might've not known why the computer was using random numbers. I found this lesson interesting because I never knew that the computers used a different counting methods than us and I learnt a new method.

Te Reo Challenge | Design

LI: To design a kowhaiwhai pattern for our PBS Te Reo Blog.

Kowhaiwhai are traditional Maori art patterns, majority are made up of swirls or korus, they hold the history of Maori times having the art tell the stories of the past. The Kowhaiwhai patterns are designs displayed throughout a wharenui or a Maori meeting house. My design features many korus which symbolises new life, strength, growth and peace they also symbolise friendship and aroha. The border is those who formed today protecting us from tomorrow. 

Wahine Evaluation

LI: To read the information in the text, think about what you have read and form an opinion.


This week in reading, Kakapo worked collaboratively to create a evaluation about the story "Escape from the Wahine". In our evaluation we listed important factors that would be considered when thinking about why the Wahine sunk, two factors we think are important and why, which questions we had after reading and our opinion on who was to blame for the Wahine sinking. We worked together and shared our opinions on the topic.

Wahine Summary

LI: To explain in fewer words what the text is about.

This week for reading Kakapo read a true story "Escape from the Wahine". First we did reciprocal reading, so we could have a better understanding of the text. After we finished doing reciprocal reading we created a summary about the story which includes 20 important words, 6 most important words and then used those 6 words to sum up the story. I found this story really interesting because I never knew about these stories and I now know that this was a very tragic event. I also found interesting that the storm was the harshest storm recorded in New Zealand.

Ancestor Poem

LI: To write a poem to describe your ancestors using the literary devices of alliteration, onomatopoeia, metaphor, simile, hyperbole and rhyme.

Our ancestors have given us very special treasures that we should cherish, passed down through many generations makes the treasure even more valuable and we should be grateful for it. This week for writing, we created a poem about our ancestors and culture. In our poems we have included literary devices to make our poems more poetic. Writing this poem reminded me of what our ancestors have given us and that we should be grateful for everything they have gave us. My poem has given me a stronger connection with my cultures and ancestors. 

Using Exponents

LI: To understand the exponent of a number says how many times to use the number in a multiplication.

This week we have been learning about exponents in maths. An exponent of a number says how many times to use that number in a multiplication. The small number is written at the right and above the base number. Sakina Florence and I created a DLO about the hydra using exponents. I really enjoyed this activity because I got to revisit using exponents again.