Probability Tree

LI: To use probability trees to find the chances of an event.

This week in Math, Sakina, Victoria and I worked together to solve probability questions. We were given three different math word story problems to justify the answer of the probability with our working out. We then created a DLO of one question and explained our thinking with the probability tree method. 

Above is the question we answered. To solve this question, we created a probability tree. On our first branck, we added the fractions 4/10 and 6/10 as Maria had 6 frangipani and 4 tiare taina (6 + 4 = 10), making it 6/10 and 4/10. On each end, we wrote a T and F representing each flower. We then carried on our tree. And wrote the same things. After that we wrote all the possible possibilities of Maria picking out the same type of flowers. We multiplied the fractions together, for example (6/10 x 4/10, 6/10 x 6/10, 4/10 x 6/10 and 4/10 x 4/10). After multiplying the fractions, we added them together, so 36/100 + 24/100 and 24/100 + 16/100. Lastly we added 36/100 + 16/100 as they are the changes of picking out the same flower.

We enjoyed working these equations out as we used a different strategy and learnt a new strategy. 

Maths Challenge

LI: To show our strategy 

This week in maths Afatia, Lukah, Rj, Juel and I created a DLO about our challenge we did in Maths. Our maths challenges were based on our learning about weight. We solved three separate word problems and chose one to make a dlo about. We explained our strategy on how we got the answer. Our problem was to figure out the combination of animals to match the weight of an elephant.

Highest Common Factor

LI: To find the highest common factor

This week in maths, Florence, Sakina, Victoria and I created a DLO on the highest common factor and lowest common multiple. In our DLO’s we’ve included what the highest common factor is, how to find the HCF, what the word factor means and an example of finding the HCF. We all enjoyed working together to create this DLO and liked how we could revise on this maths area.

Maths Challenge

LI: To use the most efficient strategy to solve the problem

This week for Maths we have been working with negative numbers; learning how to add and subtract them. Today we answered a few maths word problems using negative numbers to test how comfortable we are and our understanding. We worked collaboratively in a small group with Florence, Sakina and Victoria.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

Maths Challenge

LI: Finding the most efficient strategy

This week Sakina and I worked together to figure out our maths challenge. In this challenge the question was about how much metres of material they would need to make 26 Ta'ovala. A Ta'ovala is a tongan dress which is made like a mat that both men and women wear for formal occasions. The strategy that we used in this DLO was halving 12 until we got to 1.5, which meant that it would take 1.5 metres of material to make 1 Ta'ovala. After we did that we multiplied 1.5 by 26 which gave us the answer 39, which meant that 39 metres of material would be used for 26 Ta'ovala. I found this maths question interesting because I used a strategy that I rarely use. 

Maths Challenge

LI: To find the most efficient strategy.

 

This week Sakina and I worked collaboratively to complete our maths challenge about Hemi and his whanau going fishing. In this maths challenge we were asked to find a strategy that find the easiest and use that strategy to solve the questions. I found this challenge really interesting because their was a new part where we added a rule which is the strategy we used to solve the problems.

Maths Challenge

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

This week Sakina, Florence and I worked collaboratively to solve these maths questions about Zion and his Koro going fishing. For this challenge we used the most efficient strategies which were division, subtraction and addition. I enjoyed this challenge because the questions were fun but also they were hard to solve.

Maths Challenge 1

LI: To show others your understanding of maths

This week Florence, Sakina and I worked collaboratively to solve a daily maths challenge about Kahoa Lole. The strategies we used in this task was multiplication and subtraction. Florence, Sakina and I worked collaboratively to make this DLO having set our own roles.

Team Maths Challenge

This week for Maths we created two DLOs showing how we solved two team challenges that involved adding decimals. Using the most effective strategy we found the answer. The most effective strategies were written algorithms and place value. In this session we were learning rounding and compensating. The two questions we tried to solve were:
5.75 + 2.0 = 7.75 x 12 = ?
218.99 + 109.85 = ?

Maths Team Questions | Heptagons

This week in Maths, we worked collaboratively in our Maths group to solve a team challenge question. In our group we worked together to solve a maths problem about which was about trying to solve what age 3 people were, with not that many hints. After we solved the question, we created a DLO about the strategy we used and how we solved the question. 

Maths Manics

This week in Maths we made a collaborative DLO with some questions that were based on the Auckland Marathon statistics. The information in these statistics described the number of Marathon Participants, an amount of objects, or when the event would be taking place. We tried exploring different strategies and using a variety of maths language in our questions. Our group was able to come up with no less than 5 challenge questions.

Ordering population numbers

Today in Maths we worked in our thinking teams to find the answer to two maths questions. In the photo you will see our group, The Math Maniacs working out the number value of our group name. To do this we used additional strategies in our place value knowledge. In the second activity we worked as a group to put the population numbers in order. To do this we used our place value knowledge.

Budgeting Fun

Family 

We only have $200 to spend for weekly supplies of food or household items.

Day	Breakfast	Lunch	Dinner	Snack	Cost:
Monday	Corn Flakes $3.50 x 2 = 7.00	Noodles 10pk  $6 x 2 = $12.00 [I pack for each day]	Fish Fingers 400g $6.49	Skittles $3.00	$28.49
Tuesday	Nutri Grain  $3.50 x 1 =  $3.50	Noodles [I pack for each day]	Tacos $4.79 156g Mince $13.00 1kg = $17.79	Strawberries $3.50 x 2 = $7.00	$28.29
Wednesday	Nesquik x 2  $7.00	Noodles [I pack for each day]	BBQ (Sausages) 1kg $10.00 10 x 2= $20.00	Strawberries $3.50 x 2 = $7.00	$34.00
Thursday	Corn Flakes $3.50	Noodles [I pack for each day]	Fruit Salad 439g $1.90x 31.9 0 x 3 2.29 x 6 = $13.74	Strawberries $3.50 x 2 = $7.00	$24.24
Friday	Nutri Grain $3.50 x 1 =  $3.50	Noodles [I pack for each day]	Burgers  Buns 6pk $3.00 Tomatoes $3.50 Patties 6pk $12.50 = $19.00	Strawberries $3.50 x 1 = $3.50	$26.00
Saturday	Nesquik $6.00	Noodles [I pack for each day]	Mince Pies 6pk  $6.00 x 2=  $12.00	Strawberries $3.50 x 2 = $7.00	$25.00
Sunday	Corn Flakes  3.50	Noodles [I pack for each day]	MacDonalds {BURGERS] $22.40 $5.60 each (4)	(ice Cream) $1.00 (per)  = $6.00	$31.10

Total Cost:  

197.20

For maths we have been creating a Family Menu to feed a group of 6 or 5 members. In my group I had Chavda, Florence, Alex and Nevaeh. We have created a google document that has each day of the week including the food that we will be having for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. In this task we were allowed to have 1 day of fast food. My group has chosen that we will McDonald's as out fast food, we have decided to have it on the last day of the week.

The real cost of owning a pet

This week we had a task where we looked at how much a pet would cost. In my group was Victoria, Florence, Fui and Nyjah. For this task we picked a Pomeranian and the information that we collected is above. The average weight of a Pomeranian is 1 kg-3 kg which is fairly light. The name of our dog is Bangtan Sonyeondan which was inspired from our favourite k-pop group, BTS. There is some information above of how much it would cost to own a Pomeranian.