I am a Year 5 student at Panmure Bridge School, Auckland, New Zealand. My teachers are Mr Wong and Mr Ogilvie.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Fact or Opinion
Multiplication
This week me and my group learned how to do multiplication.
First we had a cup of counters with unknown amount.
We have to put the counters into equal group like 5 groups of 4.
Then we have to make a rectangle to show 5 rows of 4 column so 5 x 4 = 20 .
I enjoy this activety because I learned how to do my multiplication and I need to practice my multiplication.
Thursday, March 25, 2021
Visualisation - Highway Rat
Place Value and Saying Numbers
Place value is a system that groups numbers based on their size.
The position of a digit determines it's value. When we say numbers we group then within the same house. For example 15709 has fifteen thousand, seven hundredred nine ones.
Understanding our base 10 place value system allows us to prounce big numbers properly. It also allows us to identify numbers before and after.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Mihi Whakatau
Mihi Whakatau is a Maori term for formal greeting.
Mihi Whakatau is traditionally used for welcoming, introductions and openings.It is undertaken by the Tangata Whenua (local inhabitants) The Mihi needs to acknowledge the significant aspects to the place. The Maunga (mountain), Awa (river) and Iwi (tribe) are generally used.
Introducing Ingoa (name), Oku tipuna (ancestor place) and where you live is important for the audience to understand the position of the speaker.
Manuhiri is the term used to describe or group the visitors that are being welcomed. It is important to end with warm welcome so the visitors know that there is no hostility in 2 groups being together.
Being respectful of the land, the people and the purpose of a visit will ensure long lasting relationships and the connections.