Lego Spike Prime in wahanga whā

We have been learning and constructing with Lego Spike Prime again in wahanga whā (term 4). We were grouped in small roopu with peers we don't usually work with so we can build relationships, learn from each other and also tautoko each other. We are learning to collaborate, communicate and problem solve.

We were able to choose a task from our class site or create our own.

Classroom Countdown

This week for maths we have been working on our problem-solving skills based on the game Countdown.

We have done this before, and are revisiting it as we find we are also practicing our communication skills at the same time. Our goal was to try using different, or varying operations. 

To start off we are given a target number. The teacher writes the number on the board, then writes up 6 "card" numbers. The card numbers are the numbers we can use to try and get to our target number. The rules state that you can only use the card number one time. If you can reach the target using less than 6 cards that's ok too. It is ok if we can't get the target, but we just need to try and get as close to the target as possible.

Lego Spike Prime

On Fridays, for Technology, we do Lego Spike Prime. 

This week we made some creations and presented them at assembly. We had to think about what we would make, collaborate within our group, and reflect on our learning.

We are building our collaboration skills and realising who we work well with. We are also developing our resilience and problem-solving skills.