How can I round using a number line?

How can I round using a number line?

Rounding numbers to the nearest 10, 100 and 1000 can be quite tricky, so 4B have been using number lines to see if a number is less than halfway, halfway or more than halfway to the next 10, 100 or 1000. Using that visual cue, we were able to decide whether to round...
Investigating air resistance

Investigating air resistance

As part of year 5 science this afternoon, we were testing the air resistance on different objects. We made four different sized parachutes, using paper, string, masking tape and paperclips: small, medium, large and extra large. We talked about the importance of...
Everyday Materials and their Properties

Everyday Materials and their Properties

Last week, 2S enjoyed looking at different objects and finding out which materials they were made from. This week we played a game of ‘What’s in the Magic Bag?’ and children took it in turns to choose an object and describe it to the rest of the...
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