Fraction

Fractions are equal pieces of a whole. In a fraction there is a denominator and a numerator. The numerator is the top number and the denominator is the bottom nuber.

Equivalent faction is a fraction that has the sae value. Improper fraction is when the higher than the denoinator. Percentages are certian amounts that represent a fraction of a whole. Fraction of a set fits in between fraction of a whole and fraction multiplication.

 

Touch

This week put all the skills we learned on a game of touch. 

First we practised two and three man settles to get ready for a game of touch. Coach Mark told us to aim for one person when driveing the ball down the field. 

Next we played a game of touch. The game was for learning how to play and how to use a two and three man settles.

I had fun but I need to work on holding the ball and passing properly.It was fun because I got to chase people when they were about to score.

QAR

This week we did a task called QAR. QAR stands for, question, answer, and relationship. 

I read a book called Beat bullying. This book is about why bullying should stop. 

There are 4 type of question, they are: right there, think and search, author and you, and on my own.   Right there means the answer is one place in the book. Think and search is the answer has been broken up into different places.

Then I placed my answer on the right there box, think and search box, author and you box, and on my own box. 

It was hard doing this task because it was hard understanding two hard questions.

 

Maori performance

 Today we watched a kapa haka group perform for the school.

The first thing that happened was that they did an entrance ceremony and then started to perform. When they entered they used a conch to let the people know they are coming. Then they would introduce weapons and tools during a song and dance.

The last thing my class did was play a Maori game called Maui and Matua with Matua Ngarimu. We used the rakau's and we would have to move to the left if they said Maui but if they say Matau we would move right. 

We thanked the kapa haka group by the boys from our kapa haka group performing the haka. 

Maori names

This week we finished two tasks. 

Our first task was called Maori Names - Toru. When we were translating Maori names there are letters that change in the Maori alphabet. For example J - h, d-t, d and l- r, and v-w. Some names I learnt was: Hone is john, and Hana is Hanah.

 Our last task was called Maori Conversations. This task was about translating different conversations. For example, "Tena koutou katoa" is "Greetings to you all"; and "Ko John toku ingoa" is "My name is john. 

I had fun doing this task.

Inquiry

Depending on the properties of different materials, they can suit certain situations better. The materials

vary depending on the type of natural disaster. 

The materials that are appropriate for a storm are: PVC plastic, chicken wire, plaster, concrete and wool.

PVC plastic is a suitable material for shelters because it is flexible and strong. This material

has been chosen to protect against storms because it is firm enough to withstand aggressive wind currents. 

Chicken wire and plaster is used to hold the walls and structure together. This material has been chosen to protect

against storms because it can give the structure more protection and strength against strong winds.

Concrete is a suitable material and strong material for the foundation of a structure. This material has been

chosen to protect against storms because it provides a strong foundation for an emergency shelter against storms.

Wool is used for many things, however in this case it is used to absorb water and rain.

This material has been chosen to protect against storms because it prevents people inside of the shelter from

getting wet and causing them to freeze.

It is important to have a good understanding of the properties of materials because this knowledge

can be helpful when designing a strong, quality structure.

Avarege

This week for maths we tried to find the averages for each team in each class.

The first thing we did was finding out how many points room six got. Next we added all the numbers to find the total. Then we add all the points from each team and tried to find the averages. Then we add all the teams from each class room in ths school. When we found all the avarege we divided it by 9.  

For example: If there is 2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 then do this. (2x2) + (3x4) + (5x6) = ???. If you're wondering on how to add this then do this is how. 2 x 2 = 4, 3 x 4 = 12, 5 x 6 = 30. Then add all these numbers up: 4 + 12 + 30 = 46. 46 is how much points a team got. 

This was hard doing the Math.