This week in Maths, the children will be measuring the mass of objects and recording them as a mixed measurement in kilograms and grams. When given a mixed measurement, the children can record the mass on scales by calculating the intervals and identifying where the arrow will go. We will be recapping counting in different multiples to support the children’s reading of scales with different intervals. The children will then build on their Year 2 knowledge using ‘lighter’ and ‘heavier’ to compare mass. They will use their understanding that kilograms are used for heavier objects and will use this to help them compare mass. For example 500 g is less than 500 kg. We will be comparing mixed measurements using the inequality symbols. For example, 1 kg and 500 g < 2 kg. Later in the week, the children will add and subtract mass. They will be using a range of mental and written methods, choosing the most efficient one for each question. The children may use concrete resources to represent kilograms and grams, they could also use bar models to support them to represent calculations.
In RE we are learning how people use their gifts to help others and reflecting on how we can ‘live out’ what Jesus has taught us. During the lessons, the children will have an opportunity to identify the gifts God has given them and reflect on ways we can use these gifts, they will be describing some ways they can use their gifts to show they love God and giving reasons why we act the way we do.
This week for spellings the children will be learning some words from the statutory spelling list. For home learning, please help your child to learn the following words:
actual
actually
busy
business
breath
breathe
interest
interesting
Please also make sure to read with your child and to sign their reading record and to continue to learn their times tables in this order: 10s, 5s, 2s, 3s, 4s then 8s.
Thank you for your support.
Mrs. Whyatt and Mrs. Fraser
