Maths Merry-go-Round

With this year’s ‘Treasure Island’ theme to the fore, each of the three rounds of the ‘Maths Merry-go-Round’ had a nautical flavour.  Both staff and children dressed appropriately and the entire morning was greatly enjoyed by everyone………many of those in Junior 2 were so involved in the activities that they completely forgot that they were putting their Maths skills to the test at every turn!!

The children’s ‘thank you’ notes included:

• ‘I really liked working in a group and sharing everyone’s ideas.’  (Fiona)
• ‘I really enjoyed the Maths Merry-go-Round’ and I cannot believe that my team won!  (Isabelle)
• ‘Thank you very much to everyone who helped – and thank you to all the teachers for dressing up – you looked great!’  (Kyrie)
• ‘I really enjoyed the MMGR as it was not only jovial but also beneficial to my Maths.’  (Anouska)
• ‘I especially enjoyed the pirate chest puzzle and the tangrams.’  (Fraser)
• ‘I loved being in the Primes.  Murray was ill so I was Captain, which was very exhilarating.  Even though we came 5th, it was a great experience.’  (Catherine)
• ‘Our pirate themed MMGR has definitely been one of my J2G highlights.  I thought it was a great way to improve and practise mathematical problem solving.’  (Madeleine)

Junior School
The Support for Learning Department