Term 2 Welcome back

WElcome back to term 2 on Thursday for all my students in middle school. We are investigating mathematics on Thursday. Genreal topic is measurement so consider what topics might be included.
Area, perimeter, Volume
Angles
Pythagoras
Trigonometry

This term our class is looking at measurement and continuing on the algebra strands of the curriculum.
Tasks for those who want them are to find out about a man called Pythagoras.

linear function

Today we reviewed linear functions and defined terminology including
difference pattern and intercept. It is important that everyone is familiar with terms like coefficient, variable, pronumeral, equation and constant. This helps to define and describe relationships
Below are the notes the class

As always consider looking for different learning opportunities on the internet

Factorising Notes

Here are the notes from class on factorising.
Remember that the act of factorising is to write as a product.

Have a look on the net for youtube clips that explain this skill a different way.

Ratio review naplan

here are the notes from todays lesson

see if you can find other questions on bbc bitesize to practise

Algebraic Expressions

Algebra and its expressions has caused much stress amongst those starting out. Part of the problem is the overwelming language required to start with. Here are the notes our class did today to start to define the parts of expressions.

The references are from the textbook, for those who need to finish at home. Consider the link to BBC site again for practise in using expressions and their manipulation.
Check out the formula pages and activities.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/maths/algebra//

Directed Number notes

Here are the notes on directed numbers or integers.

have a look at the negative number skills on this webpage and try the test.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths/number/