Multiplication and Division

Friday fun with Maths. 

We were learning to solve 2's, 5's and 10's problems using materials. Each student had a different way of solving equations. 

Warren Pohatu - Art Inspiration

This year for the Pinehill art exhibition, Room 17 have chosen to produce pieces of Maori sea creature art. First it was important to study sea life pictures and then students were allowed many attempts sketching their chosen creature. Our inspiration has come from Warren Pohatu, a well-known New Zealand artist.

Swimming

Sadly we had the last lesson of swimming this week. I know everyone had a great time during the lessons and thought I would share some of the photos taken.  I am amazed with Room 17's swimming

abilities, you would all make excellent fish!

Tamashii Taiko Drumming

This week we were lucky enough to watch the Japanese Taiko team. Their performance was amazing and they also shared lots about what they do. Sometimes they can be performing for up to 7 hours! Wow!

More maths problems

Question 1

There are 2 pirates and 4 treasure chests on the island. The pirates have 1 small pirate boat to take the treasure to their ship. The boat can take 2 pirates or 1 pirate and 1 treasure chest.
How many trips do the pirates have to take to get all the treasure and both pirates onto the ship?

Question 2
Jane is going to see her Grandma in 6 days from now. If today is the 23rd April what day will see she her Grandma?

Money Problems

Question 1

Tommy has $10 pocket money a week. On Friday he decides to spend it by going to the sweet store. He buys one Crunchie for $2.50, one Trumpet for $2.80 and a packet of gummy bears for $1.50.

1. How much money has he spent?

2. How much money does he have left over?

Question 2

Mary has a $5 note. She exchanged it with her brother Sam for some coins. 

Could she have exchanged it for 6 coins?

What is the largest number of coins that Sam could have given Mary?

Measurement Problems

Dr Martin the chemist is weighing out some medical pills. He has some 5g weights and some 7g weights. Can he weigh exactly 38g of medical pills?








Freddo has had a nice swim in the bottom of the well and decides that now is the time to get out. Freddo climbs 3m up the wall of the well and then rests. But the wall is slippery and he then slips down 1m. He is so tired he goes to sleep for the rest of the day. The next day he does the same thing. Climbs up 3m, slips back 1m, and goes to sleep. In fact he does this every day until he gets out of the well. Now the well is 13m deep.
How long does it take Freddo to climb out of the well?