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Fraction Frenzy!

In our Math class today, we learned about eqivalent fractions. After working from the textbook page, we went to our Computer Suite and tried to compete against the others in our group to get the best score on a great website that Mrs V heard about on her Charter Teacher course. The website is Fraction Frenzy!

We wrote about how well we did in our PBwikispaces.

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Concept Mapping

A few of the pupils in the Math class have been revising some work before sitting their level D test again .... so we've all been thinking about fractions, percentages and decimals.

While I worked with the smaller group, I asked the rest of the class to help me with my Charter Teacher studies by producing their own Concept Maps to show the link between these three areas. None of us have made Concept Maps, but the pupils kindly agreed to help me with my studies. I've included a selection of the concepts maps that were made today. You can click on the pictures to make them bigger.






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Problem Solutions

Himalayan Expedition Problem

The bridge can carry a maximum load of 200kg - there are 2 climbers with rucksacks each weighing 95kg. There are 3 porters, each weighing 70kg. 5 large supply packs weigh 18kg each and a porter can carry 2 packs. Work out how they can cross the bridge in less than 5 trips.

Some groups made models, some groups drew diagrams and some used a combination of both. We voted for the best 2 'presentations' and made a video of them for our Blog. James is the cameraman!

The Videos
The winning groups were The Formulas (click here to view) and The Denominators (viewed here)

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Catch Up Post

The Math class have been working very hard.

We've been setting the 'ground rules' for what makes a good collaborative class.

We've also managed to replace all our faulty mp3 players and we're ready to make more podcasts!

We're going to make our first video tomorrow to explain our 'journey to the answer' as we give our group solutions for solving a version of a classic problem.

....... And we're also getting used to using our new WebCam - exciting times!!