Year 3 Update Wk 16
- PTA Christmas Concert – Wednesday 16th December, 7pm
- End of term 12 Midday – Friday 18th December
- First day of Term 2 – Monday 4th January 2016
- Year 3 visit to LEAP – Monday 11th January
- Year 3 children will have their Christmas party on Tuesday and they will give a present to their secret friend.
- – Secret presents must be given to their class teacher by Monday 14th December.
- – Children can come dressed in party clothes on Tuesday.
- – You have received a letter regarding party food. Please make sure your child brings in their food on Tuesday morning.
- Please remember our ‘No Nut’ school policy.
- As you will have seen in the school newsletter it is now possible for parents, younger children and other family members to borrow from our library. By registering for a family borrowing card you can borrow two books from any section of the library, including the new Parent Collection which contains books about healthy living, behaviour management, fun art activities and days out for children in Hong Kong. The library is open for family borrowing at these times…
To register for a family borrowing card please complete the form found on the school website’s communications page. For any questions please contact Emily Jeves jevese2@beaconhill.edu.hk
- Well done to all the children in Year 3 who remember to bring fruit and vegetables to school for snack on ‘Fruity Friday’.
- Please remember that we have a no nut policy at BHS due to some children having severe allergies. This includes peanut butter sandwiches and nuts in cookies or cakes.
- Now the weather is turning cooler please be aware that it often gets a lot warmer throughout the day. Therefore please dress your child in layers that can be removed as necessary.
Don’t forget to have a look at all the photos from Year 3 Camp!
Who We Are
Central Idea – The interaction between body systems helps us to keep healthy and survive
Lines of inquiry
How the body systems work (Function)
Interdependence and independence between the body systems (Connection)
Factors that influence well-being (Responsibility)
The children have started their new unit of inquiry about the human body.
How the Body works : click on the link below!
http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/htbw_main_page.html
Central Idea
Multiplication and Division are related and are used to solve problems
Lines of Inquiry
• The roles of symbols and the language of multiplication and division
• Mental and written strategies for multiplication and division
• The relationship between multiplication and division
Please encourage your child to complete the Mathletics activities set.
Poetry
The children will continue to share some poetry with each other in their guided reading groups. They will also create their own Christmas poem based on the ‘Magic Box’ by Kit Wright.
Congratulations to :
Jordan Zimmerman(3H), Rachel Lee(3K), Katelyn Ma(3D)
WEB LINK OF THE WEEK
Maths : Multiplication and division
http://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/7-11-years/multiplication-and-division
Year 3 Maths Workshop
Your Maths Questions Answered!
Year 3 Parents, we had some terrific questions asked following our Maths Workshops which took place in November. The Maths team and other staff have provided some answers for you to read. Please be reminded that the powerpoint of the workshop can be found on the BHS Home Page within communication/presentations.
- How to apply the things just learnt?
Our weekly update contains ongoing information about what is happening in the classroom and there is often a link to a website to support the children’s learning.
2. I want to know more about Nice & Nasty?
Six variations of this game can be found on the NRICH site, the link is: https://nrich.maths.org/6605
The children in Year 3 who received place value dice, (organised by Karls mother) were so excited that we will compile a booklet containing other dice games that can be played at home.
3. How do we improve basic Maths facts?
The online competition on Mathletics is a great way to improve basic Maths facts. Once a child can immediately answer the problems at one level, with no hesitation, they should move onto the next.
At school short practice sessions occur, sometimes more than once during the day. Such sessions may involve the children responding to problems using their whiteboard and often take the form of games.
4. How should we help our children at home in relation to problem solving skills?
Try and involve your child with every day examples of Maths Problems.
Eg: Dinner is at 7.30pm it is now 6.15pm. How much longer until dinner?
A ticket for the morning film is $45. How much will it cost for the whole family to go?
There are 12 socks in the washing basket. How many pairs of socks is that?
I am sure you can think of many more!
5. Will teach the vertical strategy for calculation?
Yes, this is one of the written strategies that is taught.
6. Will it be better if they can memorize “Time table” early?
Yes. The children are practising these in class and a song for each times table is on Mathletics.
7. Is Kumon good for my child?
Kumon is one approach to Mathematics, and it supports rote learning of basic facts. This suits some learners but not all. If your child is more able at Maths, constant repetition of things they can already do is not useful. There are other programmes which have more of a focus on using and applying Maths and ask the children to explain their knowledge and the process they have used. This is also the focus in school.
8. How to use the Mathematics website?
All the children in Year 3 know how to use Mathletics. If your child is experiencing any problems please ask them to let their class teacher know.
9. How can I say to the kid in a nice way that will not hurt their feeling if their answer is wrong?
At school children are encouraged to learn from their mistakes rather than see them as being wrong. Work through the question together and see where the mistake was made.
10. Shall we buy exercise books for him to practice his Maths skills.
There are a variety of books available as well as online games and apps, choose those which are fun and enjoyable for you and your child.
11. Can the children use calculators in the class?
Calculators will be introduced to children later in the year.
12. Can the children play more Math games to replace the Mathematic activities in the class?
We have a good balance in the classroom of Mathematical activities and games.
