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First week back
We have continued with our unit on length and perimeter. Children used their knowledge of millimetres, centimetres, and metres at the beginning of the week to work out equivalences. They then used their understanding of equivalences to compare different measurements. To begin with, it was quite easy when comparing lengths using the same unit Read More
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MathsWe started our week by learning more about the different ways we can work out calculations without going through all the combinations. We ended the unit and have begun our next unit, Length and Perimeter. Children reviewed their understanding of cm and metres and enjoyed looking at items in the classroom that were below Read More
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MathsIn maths this week, we have been focusing on dividing with and without exchange. We began the week by dividing with exchange using the part-whole model to identify the different values, then using related calculations to work out the answers. We then continued our division journey, working through flexible partitioning, which involved moving the Read More
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We have had another super week in Year 3! The children have loved writing the beginning of their alternative fairytales and were fascinated by magnets in science! MathsIn Maths this week, we have been learning how to multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number. The children used practical resources to help them understand Read More
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MathsThis week in maths, we have been working hard to strengthen our times table knowledge. We began by revisiting the 8 times table as part of our multiplication unit, and used their times tables to calculate different values with the support of bar models. We then explored the 2, 4 and 8 times tables, Read More
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We have had another lovely week in Year 3! The children continue to put their best efforts into their independent work, ask thoughtful questions, give interesting contributions to class discussions and learn something new every day! MathsThe children have been learning their 8 times table in Maths this week. They began by understanding how Read More
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Happy New Year to everyone! Even though it’s been a 4-day week, it’s been a busy one full of new learning and an exciting trip! MathsWe are continuing with our unit on multiplying and dividing. This week we’ve been working on the 3 and 4 times tables. We began the week by learning to Read More
Read newsPoems and Performances
MathsThe children started their Multiplication and Division topic in Maths this week, starting with multiplication as equal groups then moving on to understanding arrays. Have a look at the video below as a reminder of arrays, which might help with this week’s homework! The children have also completed their end of term arithmetic and Read More
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MathsWe’ve had a busy week with numbers! Children looked at inverse operations, reading through word problems and using their understanding to answer a range of word problems involving both addition and subtraction, to find missing calculations and totals, and to compare different values. We then moved on to a new unit on Multiplication and Read More
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MathsIn Maths this week, the children have been learning how to add and subtract 2 and 3-digit numbers using a formal method. The children needed to ensure their digits were lined up correctly and to exchange where necessary! We then moved on to using our number bonds to 10 to help us work out Read More
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