Maths Olympiad

This is my group in the Maths Olympiad. We didn't win, but it was still really fun! We got stuck on a few hard questions, but teamwork always helped us do it. It was really fun being chosen to be in the Maths Olympiad. Hopefully I will get chosen again.

What's a Pencil?

What's a Pencil?

What's a pencil you ask, well...

A pencil is an object that is made of wood from a tree and lead.

You can write with it and you can draw pictures with it.

Pencils become very small when you sharpen them.

There are different types of pencils, for example :

colouring pencils, writing pencils and more!

People use pencils to do their homework.

Pencils sometimes have painted patterns on them and some are just plain!

Some pencils are hexagon shaped and others are round like a cylinder.

Did you know that pencils used to be feathers and you had to dip them in ink!

Now do you know what a pencil is?

QUIZ TIME!

What part of a pencil can you put in the compost?

A. Whole Thing  B. Lead  C. Shavings  D. The Wood

Answer : C

My Reflection

I was learning how to write an explanation.  It was tricky to explain what pencils are used for.  I am proud that I now know how to explain what an object is.  Next I will use this skill to explain what another object is, or even an animal!

Features of a Non-fiction Text

NON-FICTION TEXT!!!

I am learning about the features of a Non-fiction text.  

What is a contents page?

A content page is the beginning of the book and it tells you what's in the book.  

What's an index?

An index helps when you want to know about something but it doesn't say where it is in the content page.  

What's a glossary?

A glossary tells you what words mean that are highlighted dark in the book.  

What's a diagram?

A diagram is a picture with labels that tell you what the thing they are pointing at are.

Why are there more photographs than pictures?

there are more photographs than pictures because some drawings might not have some special details.

Why are there maps?

A map shows where what ever it is the book is about is.

My Reflection

I was learning to find important information from a non-fiction text.  I found it difficult to try not to copy and do it in my own words.  I am proud that I know more and I understand non-fiction texts.  Next time I am going to use this skill for a different book.

Fractions

I was learning to recognise fractions of shapes and groups.  I found it tricky finding out which is a numerator and which is a denominator.  I am proud that I know half, quarter, thirds and a few more.  Next I want to start learning more about bigger fractions.