Algebra Learning

Algebra is not an easy area of mathematical learning to engage in, but some learners in Room 12 have made accelerated progress when thinking algebraically. We have been building patterns, identifying patterns, formulating rules, talking about relationships, learning new vocabulary such as terms, linear, spatial and geometric patterns.  It has been a very busy and focussed 3 weeks to make the very most of our learning time. In these photos you can see Abbie, Frankie, Connor and Blake identifying a rule for a spatial pattern. Most of us have made the connection that the rule will save us time in the long run rather than building a pattern forever. We are now moving onto a new area of maths learning for the remainder of the term - statistics investigations and probability. Have you been Pokemon hunting? Why is this a world-wide phenomena at the moment? What world stories in the news have you heard of accidents happening while people have been hunting? Where in New Zealand are Pokemon found the most, according to Statistics New Zealand?  Watch this space for updates with how our investigations are progressing.