Possum Traps

Today, students had the pleasure of their peers from another classroom share their knowledge of the different possum traps (This happened through collaboration with another colleague). These students shared with my students 4 different traps which are used to trap pests like possums. I noticed how engaged (especially boys) students were listening to and observing how some of these traps worked. The students who were sharing their knowledge with their peers did exceptionally well, especially as it is not an easy task talking in front of your peers at times.

Financial Literacy - Maths

Student Learning: 

W.A.L.T: use our knowledge of adding and subtracting decimals through planning our own trip. 

• Students took part in some financial maths learning. The aim of the activity was for students to plan a trip based on a budget of $372.50. Students started this planning today. 
• Students were highly engaged in meaningful conversations. 
• Talking about their budget, things that cost more/less, money they would have left, accommodation, travel. 
• I noted students using the mathematic strategies learnt for both addition and subtraction.