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Maths Parent Workshop

Published by Mr Wells on November 10, 2011 in All Classes.

Firstly, thank you so much for all the parents that attended the Maths Workshop yesterday.  It is lovely to teach in a school with so many supportive parents.

As I promised in the meeting, I have attached a copy of the HUNDRED GRID we use in school.

Kingston 100 Grid

Kingston 100 Grid: WORD DOC.

Maple Maths Fact Sheet 2D Shapes

Maple Maths Fact Sheet 3D Shapes

I have taken on board the feedback I received and I am already considering the idea of having a longer workshop next year which will involve both time using the maths resources with some children and sharing strategies with parents.

It was lovely to hear so many positive comments and I truly hope it was a useful session.

Here is the link to the workshop slideshow which I have uploaded on the SlideShare website, if you were unable to attend and wish to see what was discussed:

http://www.slideshare.net/DavidWells2/maple-infants-maths-parent-workshop-10109510

Thanks once again

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Maths is on the Web! (parent workshop links)

Published by Mr Wells on November 8, 2011 in All Classes.
Maple Maths Week 2011

Dear Parents and Carers,

Here are some recommended websites that I will be mentioning in my Parents’ Maths Workshop on Wednesday.

• www.mathszone.co.uk
A fantastic site! A wealth of games and activities organised by curriculum area, i.e. shape and space.

• www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/maths/
Another great site from a primary school in Kent! Lots of games organised in a very child friendly way.

• www.bbc.co.uk/schools/websites/4_11/site/numeracy.shtml
Brilliant site! Lots of games and an excellent revision unit – KS1 Bitesize Maths.

• www.counton.org/games
An innovative site that includes the classic game – ‘Who wants to be a Mathonaire? with Chris Tangent!

• www.mathplayground.com
A U.S educational site with some great games. Try out ‘Pumpkin Multiples!!

• www.rainforestmaths.com
A very colourful site from Australia with some excellent interactive games!

Please tell us how you get on with them by replying and making a comment below!

Mr Maths Week (Mr Wells)

Year 2 Teacher
Maths Subject Leader

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Win a mystery prize – The Surbiton Maths Trail Family Challenge 2011

Published by Mr Wells on November 7, 2011 in Main Notice Board.

 

The Surbiton Maths Trail is a challenge that involves you taking your child along a planned route from school, along Surbiton High Street and back to school. Along the way you will answer maths questions and, hopefully (!), recognise that “Maths is Everywhere Not Just in the Classroom!”

Trail booklets will be handed out at the start of the week and completed entries should be handed in to your class red tray by Monday 14th November.

Mrs Robinson will select 5 winning entries from a hat to win the mystery prizes!

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Didn’t get the Trail Booklet? Download it here - SurbitonMathsTrailChildrensBooklet.pdf (315K)

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ARTY PARTY and Dress Up Day!

Published by Mr Wells on June 29, 2010 in Main Notice Board.

Just to remind you that on FRIDAY we have asked that children come to school dressed as their favourite personality from the ARTS. This may include a dancer, a well known actor/performer, a famous artist or a popular musician!  Most children love dressing up and it really supports the celebratory ethos of our ARTS’ FESTIVAL!

Also…don’t forget our ARTY PARTY that completes the celebrations this Friday 2nd July!
Come along with family and friends and enjoy the outside gallery of your child’s work, join in with the family art project, savour some fantastic food from around the world, marvel at the amazing dance displays and just try to stop yourself from bopping along to our lively world music.  (Bet you can’t!)

A real treat for a summer’s afternoon!
3.30pm-5.00pm

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