2K14 Reflection

This year has been a very active year for all students at Glen Innes School. Many memories have been created over the year and will not be forgotten. As the year 8 students graduate this year a new generation will form and the year 2015 will begin.

Term 1 and 2 has been all about sport. We attend all Inter School games were we versed different schools. I personally think that our school is a threat because we have won many of the Inter School competitions this year.

Term 3 was the best term overall because we got to participate in this years 2014 Sports Camp. I am sure that the year 7’s are ready to get back out there next year and bring more trophies home. Our school competed for a wide range of trophies that tested our ability and discipline. At the end we managed to bring home 7 1st place trophies and 6 runners up.

Term 4 for me is a relax term. We mostly just do fun activities and finish of our last Inter School sports competition. Hopefully our school does well at the Inter School Athletics. As a year 8 student I will miss this school and I will always cherish the memories that I have created at this school.

Exponents

In this game I revised my knowledge about Exponents by answering the equations given. It had given a selection of questions to answer. Some of the questions were easy and some were challenging. Next I would like to learn more about integers.

Nov 2014 Maths Reflection

In my e-asTTle test I wrote the 4-5 maths test. My goal was to get a 5 but I got a A4. I thought I could do better so when I write my next test I want to achieve my goal. For algebra, number sense and operations I got a 5, and for number Knowledge I got a 4P.

Order of Operations Game

In this game I had to find the order of operations by using Bedmas. It was easy for me because I followed the Bedmas rule. Next I would like to work more on a challenging order of operations game.

Order of Operations

In this game I used the Bedmas rule to solve the operations. Bedmas stands for bracket, exponent, division, multiplication, addition and subtraction. It was challenging at first but since I’ve learnt the Bedmas rule all week I found it easy afterwards. Next I would like to practice more challenging operations.

Co-ordinates

In this game I had to follow the co-ordinates on the right side of the screen, to feed the bug. I needed a more challenging game as I thought this game was really easy. Overall I would next like to learn more about integers.

Patterns and Rules

In this game you had to find the rule for the pattern below. The medium level was difficult to get past, because there were many things I did not understand. Next I would like to learn from the things I got wrong from this game.

The Incredible Machine

The first man to create the Ferris Wheel was George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. He designed this machine for the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. It was the tallest attraction there, standing at 264 feet high. In fact, the original Ferris Wheel was designed as much to be seen as to be ridden. I found this information from a reading comprehension activity that I did.

To Infinity and Beyond!

The Inner Solar System

This article talks about each planet in this system and what could be discovered later on. So as we search through the galaxy we could find another earth.

What is the Inner Solar System?

The Inner solar system is the name of the terrestrial planet and asteroid belt. A fancy way of saying ‘rocky’ is terrestrial. Like the earth, rocky planets have a core of iron and rock.

13 ways of showing 1/2

WALT: Show 1/2 in 13 different ways.

In this game you have to know what a half is, and how you can show a half in 13 different ways. This game was very easy because I just had to highlight 4 triangles to make a half. Next I would like to learn how to show a 1/2 in 20 different ways.

Scale Drawings

I learned to use scale to enlarge my drawing. I used a scale of 1 cm to represent  4 cm. This means my drawing is 4 times bigger. The task was challenging because I needed to practice more because it was my first time enlarging a picture. Next I would like to learn how to draw different pictures on a bigger scale.

FIFA - Mexico

Country: Mexico

Flag:

Population: 123,278,559

Area: 1,972,550 km²

Education: You start  school in yr 2 and finish in yr 13.

Medical: You have to pay about $8763.19 Mexican Peso to be seen by a doctor.

Team:

Mexican Football Player’s Income:     $166,934 million per player

                                                            $40,000.00 per game.

                                                            $217,014,221 per Year

Tongue Tasters

I like the taste of raspberry ice

Slurpy slushies too are nice.

Boiled eggs give a squishy munch

But I much prefer a crunchy lunch.

Crispy, crackly, crinkly chips

The kind that gives you salty lips.

Jammy doughnuts that go “squelch”

And fizzy fluids that make you belch.

I like sizzling sausage rolls

And creamy licks from mixing Bowls.

Juicy jubes are good to chew

While tangy sherbets tingle too.

Christmas mince pies- two or three

And chocolate fudge tastes heavenly.

Positioning Fractions

WALT: Position fractions on the number line.

In this game I needed to know my equivalent fractions, the size and order of fractions and how many lines each section is divided into on the number line. It was challenging because I got confused trying to place an improper fraction on the number line. Next I would like to practice more on positioning improper fractions on the number line.

Comparing Fractions

WALT - Compare fractions

I thought this level of the game was easy because I just had to pile the poo up, so all the denominators are the same. But on level 3 it was really difficult trying to match the fractions in place to make a sentence. My high score was 8 Mystic Prunes, I want to get 20 Mystic Prunes next time. Next I would like to learn more about matching the fractions to make the sentence.

Fraction Game - Addition

WALT: Play a Fraction game, addition.

In this game I had to add three fractions with like denominators.  I was on level 2b of the game. It was easy. But It was difficult trying to press the correct fractions because, other fruits will block the way. My final score was 27 but next time I want to get 30. I want to learn equivalent fractions.

Giving Credit

We had to read a long story about how to be responsible for borrowing stuff and to use money properly. After that I had to answer questions from the quiz, I got all the questions correct. Next I would like to learn more about algebra.

Bus Stop

In this game you have to find out if each passenger gave you the correct amount of money. If not I had to reject them. The first level I did was really easy, but when you go onto level 2 and 3 it gets faster and harder. I made it onto level 4 and my score was 9500. Next I would like to learn more about algebra.

Jump In!

The Students at Glen Innes School were given an opportunity to perform to the community of Glen Innes at the G.I centre. The pubic crowded around our school as the classes skipped to an amazing variety of songs. All the performances were different,  and I’m pretty sure if you were there you would enjoy yourself, just like the audience did.

Courage and confidence was taken on the stage every time the classes perform. Different tricks and skipping styles were performed. I thought that room 9, 10, 11 and room 12’s skipping routines were the best. Room 12 need to practice getting set and ready faster.

The reason why we are skipping is to keep  active and fit and to keep our hearts pumping, and thats what we surely did. When we performed a red bucket was taken around so the crowd could donate money to give to the heart foundation.

In conclusion, I enjoyed skipping in front of a lot of people. My advice to you is  if you have a skipping rope and you have nothing to do. Get outside and skip, your doing yourself a favour.

Word Problems: Mutiplication and Division.

I had to find the product of 9 and 6 by building a model. I had to figure out how many inches does a car move in 4 seconds. Every car moves 9 inches ever second. It was easy to answer the question because I already know my times tables. Next I would like to learn how to build a different model to answer multiplication and division word problems.

Decimal Revision

This game was to help me revise my knowledge about decimals.  Some of the equations were difficult, but the question on the right was easy to figure out. I converted 1/4 into a decimal which is 0.25, then I added 8.5 and 0.25 together to get my answer. Next I would like to learn how to add bigger decimal numbers with fractions.

Comparing Decimals

W.A.L.T: solve problems in multiplication and division that has decimals.

Comparing the decimals with symbols was challenging, but I was able to work my way around it. I would like to improve my score by getting 100%. Next I would like to learn how to multiply decimals by decimals mentally.

Drag and Drop

W.A.L.T: work out the divisibility tests.

The problems that were given was challenging at first but I was able to complete all the problems. The strategy that I used was short division, I divided each number separately by 9. I need to practice more on dividing bigger numbers. I would like to learn how to divide decimals, by using an efficient strategy.

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Basic Facts Test

In my Basic Facts Assessment 2, stage 7 test I did well in division facts, fractions, decimals, percentages, square numbers, HCF and using equality, greater and less than symbols. I need to work more on square roots, LCM, prime numbers and rules of divisibility. I will make time to use Khan Academy at home, to improve in the things I lack in. My final score for this test is 678 so when I sit my next basic facts test I want to get  100%.

Team Solving

Solving problems as a team.

Division

W.A.L.T: revise multiplication tables and the related division facts.

The strategy I used was multiplication to answer the division problem, thats how I found the quotient of 72 and 6. This game was easy, because I know my division. Next I would like to learn efficient ways to solve division problems.

The Danger in my Comprehension!

Lose a Life!

This game is as easy as knowing your prime numbers. When you hover over a balloon you have to answer a yes or no question. If you answer the question correctly then the balloon will pop, and another balloon will pop up. If you get the answer wrong you lose a life. But make sure you're fast to answer because you have a time limit.

Make sure you click this link to play:

Balloon Pop

Chloe's Weekly Catch

Kaleb Collen and Ryder Lendon were found dead at 5:30 am in Diamond Forest. The two men died from an attack deep in the forest. Deep wounds were found on both mens’ backs, it looks like they were trying to run. The last footage of the creature was captured by the men  as they took their last breath.  We are still struggling to describe what this creature looks like; the only clue that we have is a bush was found, frozen and covered in neon turquoise slime.

O.C.H crew (short for Official Creature Hunters) will examine the forest. Highly technological systems were placed around the forest. They yet to receive data of the creature. This investigation has been more difficult than they ever expected. We talked to Mr. Diven Groth the head of O.C.H, who said “We have recorded froth noises coming from a tunnel near by our camp. This noise sounds like this; Grrrrrrrr H. Grrrrrrr H. Grrrrrrr H.”

Police blocked the street while O.C.H got ready to enter the tunnel. But when they entered the noises had stopped. The creature was identified as a dragon in a deep sleep. When they were ready to strike, the dragon was quickly tied down with electrical wires. Once they were set they switched the panel on so the wires could start pulsating. But the dragon was too powerful. His slippery, scaly, spiky body cut the wires in half allowing his body to be free. while his turquoise slime managed to neutralise the electrical impulse radiating from the panel. With his blazing body and his savage, needle teeth he chomped the remaining cords. So he bust through the cordent and flew west towards the snowy, rocky mountains.

Fruit Shooter

To revise our knowledge on LCM (short for least common multiple) we had to play a basic facts game known as LCM fruit shooter. In this game you had to find which multiple is common between two numbers that pop up. Then you will have a variety of fruit you have to shoot to get your answer correct; It’s pretty simple.

If you would like to check out this game, make sure you click this link:

Fruit Shooter

Meeting Tere

Tere from the Cook Islands was interested in how we use our net books.

Today we are at the Viaduct Events Centre, we were given a task to talk to people about our technological tools. I shared with Tere and many other interested people, how I Create, Learn and Share.

Memorabilia

Making memorabilia was fun! Our learning was how to create a memorable poster or card and having to explain a myth. This is all part of a webquest made by our teacher. For me to create my memorabilia I had to increase my knowledge of a myth.

The power of Cronus and Zeus is preposterous. Most people fully believe these greek gods were powerful enough to rule the whole of Greece. Their background stories are still a mystery to this point. I place confidence in Cronus and Zeus both breaking a father and son bondship, because of the incident between Zeus's siblings being born. The thought of Cronus swallowing his children can be negated or assumed true.

Please comment and tell me what you think the background story of Cronus and Zeus is; and why they hate each other so much?

The Power of Cronus and Zeus

Kronos - Cronus

Roman name:

Saturn

Source of Power:

The titan god of time and age.

Kronos is the son of Gaia and Uranus, and the youngest titan. His father Uranus is a powerful God of the sky, Gaia his mother is the goddess of mother nature (Earth). He is married to a beautiful lady called Rhea, to whom made him into the father of Hestia, Demeter, Hera, Hades, Poseidon and Zeus. Chiron was believed to be his son. Kronos and his wife is also Olympian gods.

Zeus

Roman name:

Jupiter

Source of Power:

The god of the sky, lightning, thunder, law and justice.

Zeus is the son of Cronus and Rhea. He had many affairs with many woman, but he decided to marry his own sister Hera. His siblings are Hestia, Demeter, Hades, Hera and Poseidon. His biggest enemy is Cronus his own father because he was told his father swallowed his siblings after they were born. But Rhea saved Zeus before Cronus ate him. So Zeus decided to send him to Tartarus the underground world, to his brother Hades.