This week we focus on addition and subtraction facts, and giving and following instructions to move around and locate things.
This page suggests activities for each day. Click to download a printable PDF to help keep track of progress.
Day 1
Number facts activity
- Go to the activity Addition to 20 - test yourself and follow the instructions for the variation.
- Keep the pile of facts you don't yet know somewhere safe.
OR
Number facts e-ako
- Go to the number facts pathway in e-ako maths.
- Choose the addition and subtraction learning tool.
- Click “Check all facts” and answer the questions. The green ticks show the facts you know.
Geometry e-ako
- Go to the geometry pathway in e-ako maths.
- Choose e-ako G2.40 (the fourth yellow button on the second row).
- Work through pages 1-7.
Geometry activity
- Go to Google Maps.
- Type in your address and find your house on the big map of New Zealand.
- What other places that you go to can you find on the map? Your school? Your friend’s house? The supermarket?
Day 2
Number facts activity
- If you have addition facts in your learning pile from Day 1, select 2-3 new facts to practice today.
- Ask a family member to test you and if you know them you can move them to your known facts pile.
- Go to the activity Rock, Scissors, Paper and follow the instructions.
OR
Number facts e-ako
- Go back to the addition and subtraction learning tool.
- Click “Learn a new fact” and complete the mini lesson. Do this three times.
- Click “Check recent facts” and answer the questions.
- Return to the number facts pathway and play the “Tens Frames” game “Making 20” a few times.
Geometry e-ako
- Go back to e-ako G2.40 on the geometry pathway in e-ako maths.
- Work through pages 8-9.
Geometry activity
- Go to the activity Sam’s map and answer the questions.
Day 3
Number facts activity
- Go to the activity Subtraction to 20 - test yourself and follow the instructions for the variation.
- Add the facts you don't yet know to the collection of addition facts you don't know.
OR
Number facts e-ako
- Go back to the addition and subtraction learning tool.
- Click “Learn a new fact” and complete the mini lesson. Do this three times.
- Click “Check recent facts” and answer the questions.
- Return to the number facts pathway and play the “Number facts” game “Within 20” a few times.
Geometry e-ako
- Go back to e-ako G2.40 on the geometry pathway in e-ako maths.
- Work through pages 10-13.
Problem solving activity
- Go to the problem Blindfolds.
- Can you solve the problem? You could try following the instructions or drawing a diagram to work out.
- Can you make instructions for Charlie to follow to “walk another shape”?
Day 4
Number facts activity
- If you have addition or subtraction facts in your learning pile, select 2-3 new facts to practice today.
- Ask a family member to test you and if you know them you can move them to your known facts pile.
- Go to the activity Addition bingo and follow the instructions.
OR
Number facts e-ako
- Go back to the addition and subtraction learning tool.
- Click “Learn a new fact” and complete the mini lesson. Do this three times.
- Click “Check recent facts” and answer the questions.
- Return to the number facts pathway and play the “Number pairs” game “Make 20” a few times.
Geometry e-ako
- Go back to e-ako G2.40 on the geometry pathway in e-ako maths.
- Work through pages 13-24.
Geometry activity
- Go to the activity Where am I? and complete the activity.
Day 5
Number facts activity
- Go to the activity Addition and Subtraction - Quick Recall and follow the instructions.
OR
Number facts e-ako
- Go back to the addition and subtraction learning tool and “Check all facts” again. Hopefully you’ve got more green ticks now.
- Return to the number facts pathway and try to beat your score on one or more of the games you’ve played.
Geometry activity
- Use paper and pencils to draw a map of one (or more) of the rooms in your house.
- Start by drawing the outside of the room, then add symbols to show the furniture.
- Make a key to explain the symbols you have used.