Learning Reflection

 This week in maths we have been learning about tree diagram. A tree diagram can be used to show the different possibilities and calculate probabilities.

Learning Reflection

 In Maths, we have been learning about probability. Probability is all about using maths to predict how likely a future event is to occur.

Learning Reflection

This week in maths, we have been focusing on forces & motions. From this topic, we've learned how to calculate acceleration and force. We have also learned the difference between mass and weight. Another thing we learned is the Newton's 3 Laws of Motion.

Learning reflection

This week in Maths we have been working on Substitution. 
Substitution into an equation involves replacing a variable with a number when it is known and then evaluating that equation [calculating the value of the result]. It is always important to remember the following:

- Always use the correct order of operations - BEDMAS

- One or more variables or numbers next to each other [such as 3a or xyz] meaning multiply them.

- A fraction represents division [top ÷ bottom

- Don't forget to replace a variable with its value every time it appears in a formula.

We have also learned about using formulae.

We often use formulae to represent practical situations. 

3 important lines of working out

- The formula itself

- The formula with values substituted for each of the variables

- The final answer

*Keep the equal signs lined up vertically so it makes your working out easy for someone else to follow

Learning Reflection

This week in maths, we have been focusing on percentages. We learned how to calculate a certain percentage of an amount. 

[percentage ÷ 100 x amount] 

E.g    Calculate 10% of $150

          [10 ÷ 100 x 150 = $15]

Learning Reflection

In Maths, we have started to learn about Financial Literacy. One thing I've learned during this topic is the different type of incomes.

1. Wages: Paid per hour worked
2. Salary: A fixed weekly, fortnightly or monthly amount for a job
3. Fee: Charged for a service
4. Commission: Received for selling goods
5. Rent: Received for the use of land or property
6. Dividend: Received by owners of shares in a company
7. Royalty: Received by people who produce original books/music etc.
8. Profit: Received by the owners of a business
9. Interest: Received for allowing someone else to use your money
10. Admission Fee: Received by charging people to see something you own
11. Hire Fee: For owners of equipment that is borrowed
12. Capital Gain: When you buy something and sell it later for more
13. Superannuation: Received as an income when you retire
14. Social Welfare Benefit: Received from the government when you cannot work
15. Inheritance: Money that is left to you by a person that has died
16. Winnings: Money received as a result of gambling

Maths Reflection

In this week's maths, we were learning about Algebra. We have also been doing some pattern activities.

What is Algebra?
- Algebra is about symbols, letters and numbers. It is also about figuring out the unknown.
This was two of the activities that we did
Δ = 2 ☆ = 1  ☐ = 4
Δ + ☆ = 3
Δ + ☐ = 6
☆ + ☆ = Δ
☐ = 4

5, 16, 27, 38, 49, 60, 71
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Math Reflection

For the past few days, we have been learning about the Week of Inspirational Maths. I've learned that speed is not important and it's okay if you struggle to get the answer. We have also been doing some activities to help us with our thinking skills and using different strategies.

Mathematician

What does it mean to be a good Mathematician?
To be a good Mathematician, you must be able to use/have different skills to solve any maths problem. You also need to be smart and good at thinking.