MATHS!

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MATHS! Welcome to Room 2's Maths page! Here you can find links to learning games and activities that we are focusing on in class. If you feel confident with all of these, then try some of the extension exercises to really challenge yourself. **//Have fun!//**

Notices:

=**__ BANKS TEST PRACTICE: __**= = Practice sheets for Bank 3 are online! Check down in the number knowledge (basic facts) section of this page. More will be added over the next few days. =

= Some children have been asking for worksheets to do at home. [|Click here] for heaps of online worksheets! =

Also, we are also building a bank of printable worksheets that link in with the basic facts ladder. There are many of these in class and will post them online as soon as possible. = =

= = =// Term 4 Focuses: //=

eg.Three quarters of Jason's 24 friends are boys. How many are boys? eg. What is the difference between 0.755 and 1.6? eg. four and one quarter is the same as 17 quarters.
 * Number Knowledge: **
 * Fractions of whole numbers in word problems.
 * Counting up in thousandths
 * Turning improper fractions in proper fractions and vice versa.

= Algebra: = > =// Term 3 Focuses: //=
 * Strategies: **
 * Subtraction strategies
 * Multiplication and division strategies
 * Proportions and Ratios
 * Identifying patterns
 * Solving algebraic problems
 * Creating algebraic formulas

//**Activities for these focuses are further down this page.**//
 * Measurement **
 * Converting mm, cm and m
 * Converting ml and L
 * Converting kb, mb, gb and tb


 * Geometry **
 * Reflection
 * Rotation
 * Translation
 * Enlargement
 * Measuring angles
 * Rules to solve angles

= = = = = //Term 2 Focuses:// =
 * Number **
 * Multiplication and division strategies
 * Multiplying and dividing decimals and fractions

Statistics

 * Mean, Median and Mode
 * Reading graphs
 * Understanding data
 * Using data
 * Graphing data
 * Understanding different types of data

Other concepts in number

 * ===//Order of operations (BEDMAS)//===
 * ===//Square numbers//===
 * ===//Square roots//===
 * ===//Working with exponents//===
 * ===//Multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1000//===
 * ===//Factors and multiples//===
 * ====//**Finding how many tenths, hundredths, tens and hundreds in numbers.**//====

Decimals and Fractions

 * ===//Adding fractions//===
 * ===//Adding decimals//===
 * ===//REVIEW TERM ONE FOCUSES (to help retain knowledge)//===
 * //Rounding decimals//

//**Term 1 Focuses:**//
 * Equivalent fractions
 * Finding common denominators
 * Converting fractions, decimals and percentages
 * Reading and writing decimals
 * Adding and subtracting decimals
 * Adding and subtracting fractions
 * Ordering decimals

__ ACTIVITIES BELOW __

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Revision and Knowledge links for parents, teachers and students:
This site is great for parents who want to help their children with number concepts at home. It explains a wide range of number concepts and follows up with examples for the children to practice. [|Click here]

=Measurement: = =** [|Click here] To practice measuring, using cms, then converting the answer into fractions **= [|Click here] **To practice the pythagorean theorem to find the missing side.**
 * [|Click here to discover if a triangle is a right triangle.]**

Bank 3 Practice!

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Bank 4 Practice __ Questions: __

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Bank 5 Practice! __ Questions: __

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 * Stage 7 practice sheets: **
 * [[file:Divide by 8 and 4.doc]] || [[file:Difficult Doubles Stage 7.doc]][[file:Divide by 6 and 7.doc]][[file:Write the fraction for (stage 7).doc]] ||  ||   ||

**Stage 8 practice sheets:**
 * Times Tables Top Hundreds: **
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 * // TIMES TABLES PRACTICE!!! // **


 * //Check your basic facts ladder (kept in your x-file) for areas in "knowledge" that you need to improve. Maybe one of the sites below can help you.// **

Having trouble with times tables? Try [|"Number Invaders"]. You can choose the table that you want to practice and save the planet while you're at it! Play [|"Pumpkin Multiples"] to practice your times tables, as well as to help you to remember what a multiple is! If you want improve at adding numbers to make 100 try [|"Part Part Whole"] If you want to improve at using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to make given numbers try [|"Calculator Chaos"] Practice selecting the correct answer for multiplication and division problems in [|"Math Man]" This is a high speed racing game to teach you your multiples [|"Crazy Taxi"] This is the "[|car wash"]game.Practice your times tables by clicking on the mud spots that answer the questions. If you get enough right you can do a hardcore race. [|"Beach Rush"] is the perfect game for a hot sunny day. Practice your times tables and after you answer all the questions run along the beach and collect the ice-blocks without being nipped by the crabs.

[|Click here] to practice your **//place value//** knowledge.

Fractions, Decimals and Percentages:
For practice **//converting fractions into decimals//**, go to [|this link] Play [|"Decention"] to practice //**matching and converting decimals, fractions and percentages.**//

Play [|"Fraction Eater"] to practice finding **//equivalent//** fractions. Play [|"Triplets"] to practice making **//equivalent//** fractions Play[| this game] to practice finding **//equivalent//** fractions [|Click here] to practice **//simplifying//** fractions. You can also practice converting improper fractions, proper fractions, percentages and decimals.

[|Click here] to learn how to **//add fractions with different denominators//** For practice //**adding fractions**// with uncommon denominators or "stinky bottoms", go to [|this link] Play[|"Fraction Flags"] to practice **//making fractions from wholes.//** [|Click here] to practice **//adding, subtracting or multiplying f//**ractions [|Click here] to learn how to **//add decimals//**. This site also allows you to practice adding decimals. [|Click here] to learn how to //**subtract decimals**//.This sight also allows you to practice subtracting decimals.

[|Click here] to play a range of games that allow you to practice many concepts using fractions. [|Click here] to practice **//ordering decimals//**

[|Click here] to practice **//rounding decimals//**

[|Click here] to practice finding fractions on a number line

= Geometry: = [|Jelly Block] is a fun strategy game where you try to join blocks together. [|Click here] to pracise findind the area of triangles [|Click here] to practise finding the interior and exterior angles of a polygon [|Click here] to go to an online worksheets page. Then scroll down to Geometry, for some useful advanced worksheets that deal with finding area, volume and angles. [|Click here] for a video that looks at Corresponding Angles, the Corresponding Angles Postulate and an example algebra problem. = Other concepts in number: =

[|Click here] to practice **//adding and subtracting integers.//** [|Click here] to compete with **//adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers.//** [|Click here] to compete by using your **//knowledge of factors and multiples//** [|Click here] to learn about and practice using rules to //**add, multiply and divide exponents.**// [|Click here] to take a quick test about **//exponents//** [|Click here] to learn about and practice //**roman numerals**// [|Click here] to learn about **//prime numbers//** [|Click here] to practice finding //**square roots**// of numbers. [|Click here] to lean about and practice BEDMAS [|Click here] for worksheets that you can print off to practice BEDMAS [|Click here] to play Who wants to be a millionaire that practices PLACEVALUE!!!

= Algebra: =

[|Click here] to practice solving x in algebraic equations, by shooting hoops. [|Click here] to play a game that will test your understanding of forming algebraic formulas from word problems.

= Statistics: =

[|Click here] to learn about, and practice using, the Mean, Median and Mode. [|Click here] for an explanation of the Mean, Median and Mode. [|Click here] to learn about stem and leaf plot graphs. [|Click here] for definitions of discrete and continuous data. [|Click here] for a list of graphs, with info about their uses. This list also specifies which type of data can be displayed for each of the graphs (e.g discrete or continuous) [|Click here] to go to a web page that creates graphs! [|Click here] to practice reading line and bar graphs

= Maths Logic: =

[|Click here] to play "Magic Square!" [|Click here] to play "triangle Balloon Game"

Extension:
// These are great for children that have completed almost all the knowledge on their // // basic facts ladder and want some challenging and fun mathematical activities in // // number, statistics and problem solving (algebra). //

** STRATEGY: **
Finished Your work early and already fantastic at basic facts? Try these "[|Logic Puzzles]" [|Burger Tycoon] Is a great game manage your fast food restaurant Like a more advanced coffee shop. If you like coffee and business then"[|Coffee Shop]" is the game for you. Manage your own store and calculate what to buy. If you don't like coffee try [|"Lemonade World"] If you like strategy games [|Meeblings 2] is the game for you. [|Meeblings 1]is easier than Meeblings 2 so if you dont enjoy Meeblings 2 try this game [|bloons tower defense 3] [|Bloons tower defence 4] is a fun strategic game where you have to defend your castle by buying weapons. Play [|Motorcycle Tycoon]and rule the moto world! Buy parts and hire mechanics; supervise their work to get your bikes built in time. Then hire riders and go to the track! Use your prize money to buy better parts and employees who don't get anrgry so fast. You know who I'm talking about. [|Raft wars] Is a fun game where you use your aiming skills to hit the opponent and of the raft.

[| bloons]

EXTENSION FRACTIONS DECIMALS AND PERCENTAGE WORK-
If you feel confident //**converting decimals, fractions and percentages**// try finding "[|Percentage Discounts"] in this game. It's OK to use a calculator for this if you can't do the working in your head. If you think you're pretty outstanding with numbers (**//decimals, fractions, percentages, understanding place value and working with numbers up to 1,000,000 )//** then [|"Maths Millionaire"] will really challenge you! Play [|Fraction Revision] to practice //**difficult equivalent**// fractions [|Click here] To practice **//dividing difficult decimals.//** [|click here] to practice **//multiplying fractions.//** [|Click here] to play memory with **//decimals, fractions and percentages//**. If you can convert these, then this will test you! [|Click here] to compete, using your knowledge of **//adding, subtracting, dividing and multiplying fractions.//**

ALGEBRA and PROBLEM SOLVING-
If you like detectives and math then[| 'X Detective"] is the game for you. There's tricky algebra, geometry and graph reading. Use your knowledge of all 3 to catch "Agent X". Practice selecting factors and using the correct [|"Order of Operations"]to solve the problems. Who can achieve the top score?

= ACE'S Limited Choice =

then [|"Maths Millionaire"] will really challenge you! [|Click here] To practice **//dividing difficult decimals.//** [|Click here] to play "Magic Square!" [|Click here] to play "triangle Balloon Game" [|Click here] to practice solving x in algebraic equations, by shooting hoops. [|Click here] to practice writing algebraic equations [|Click here] To try a very challenging algebra crossword [|Click here] to practice **//adding and subtracting integers.//** [|Click here] to compete with **//adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers.//** [|Click here] to compete by using your **//knowledge of factors and multiples//** [|Click here] to learn about and practice using rules to //**add, multiply and divide exponents.**// [|Click here] to take a quick test about **//exponents//** [|Click here] to learn about and practice //**roman numerals**// [|Click here] to learn about **//prime numbers//** [|Click here] to practice finding //**square roots**// of numbers. [|Click here] to use ratios to solve time and distance problems

= GURU's Limited Choice =

Having trouble with times tables? Try [|"Number Invaders"]. You can choose the table that you want to practice and save the planet while you're at it! Play [|"Pumpkin Multiples"] to practice your times tables, as well as to help you to remember what a multiple is! If you want to improve at using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to make given numbers try [|"Calculator Chaos"] Practice selecting the correct answer for multiplication and division problems in [|"Math Man]" This is a high speed racing game to teach you your multiples [|"Crazy Taxi"]

For practice **//converting fractions into decimals//**, go to [|this link] Play [|"Decention"] to practice //**matching and converting decimals, fractions and percentages.**//

Play [|"Fraction Eater"] to practice finding **//equivalent//** fractions. Play [|"Triplets"] to practice making **//equivalent//** fractions Play[| this game] to practice finding **//equivalent//** fractions [|Click here] to practice **//simplifying//** fractions. You can also practice converting improper fractions, proper fractions, percentages and decimals.

[|Click here] to learn how to **//add fractions with different denominators//** For practice //**adding fractions**// with uncommon denominators or "stinky bottoms", go to [|this link] Play[|"Fraction Flags"] to practice **//making fractions from wholes.//** [|Click here] to practice **//adding, subtracting or multiplying f//**ractions [|Click here] to learn how to **//add decimals//**. This site also allows you to practice adding decimals. [|Click here] to learn how to //**subtract decimals**//.This sight also allows you to practice subtracting decimals.

[|Click here] to play a range of games that allow you to practice many concepts using fractions. [|Click here] to practice **//ordering decimals//**

[|Click here] to practice **//rounding decimals//**

[|Click here] to practice finding fractions on a number line

= DIVA's Limited Choice =

Having trouble with times tables? Try [|"Number Invaders"]. You can choose the table that you want to practice and save the planet while you're at it! Play [|"Pumpkin Multiples"] to practice your times tables, as well as to help you to remember what a multiple is! If you want to improve at using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to make given numbers try [|"Calculator Chaos"] Practice selecting the correct answer for multiplication and division problems in [|"Math Man]" This is a high speed racing game to teach you your multiples [|"Crazy Taxi"]

For practice **//converting fractions into decimals//**, go to [|this link] Play [|"Decention"] to practice //**matching and converting decimals, fractions and percentages.**//

Play [|"Fraction Eater"] to practice finding **//equivalent//** fractions. Play [|"Triplets"] to practice making **//equivalent//** fractions Play[| this game] to practice finding **//equivalent//** fractions [|Click here] to practice **//simplifying//** fractions. You can also practice converting improper fractions, proper fractions, percentages and decimals.

[|Click here] to learn how to **//add fractions with different denominators//** For practice //**adding fractions**// with uncommon denominators or "stinky bottoms", go to [|this link] Play[|"Fraction Flags"] to practice **//making fractions from wholes.//** [|Click here] to practice **//adding, subtracting or multiplying f//**ractions [|Click here] to learn how to **//add decimals//**. This site also allows you to practice adding decimals. [|Click here] to learn how to //**subtract decimals**//.This sight also allows you to practice subtracting decimals.

[|Click here] to play a range of games that allow you to practice many concepts using fractions. [|Click here] to practice **//ordering decimals//**

[|Click here] to practice **//rounding decimals//**

[|Click here] to practice finding fractions on a number line

[|Click here] to compete by using your **//knowledge of factors and multiples//** [|Click here] to learn about and practice using rules to //**add, multiply and divide exponents.**// [|Click here] to take a quick test about **//exponents//** [|Click here] to learn about and practice //**roman numerals**// [|Click here] to learn about **//prime numbers//** [|Click here] to practice finding //**square roots**// of numbers. [|Click here] to lean about and practice BEDMAS [|Click here] for worksheets that you can print off to practice BEDMAS

=General online maths websites =

Here are some online websites that cover a wide range of mathematical concepts. Try these if you haven't found the other links useful.
 * [|"Woodlands Maths Zone"]
 * [|"Cool Maths For Kids"]
 * [|"Maths Playground"]
 * [|"NZMaths"]
 * [|Maths Play]
 * [|"That Quiz"]