Wednesday 4th November
Reading
Read the text by clicking the link below. As you read, write down any questions or thoughts you have about it.
SPAG
Spelling-Do you know the meaning of these words? Can you use each one in a sentence?
equipment
especially
exaggerate
excellent
existence
Contractions- a contraction is 2 words squeezed together.
e.g. does not = doesn't
was not = wasn't
will not = won't
Using this knowledge, can you complete the sheet below?
Maths
In arithmetic, we have been looking at multiplying decimals. You use column method but in your answer, you make sure you put the decimal point directly underneath the one in the number. Then you work through the multiplication in the exact same way as with a whole number.
Can you complete the ones below?
1) 7.9 X 4 =
2) 1.52 X 6 =
3) 63.7 X 3 =
4) 5.36 X 7 =
5) 74.8 X 4 =
6) 5.39 X 8 =
7) 64.2 X 9 =
8) 24.3 X 8 =
We have also looked at dividing decimals. Again, you use bus shelter with the decimal number inside. You make sure the decimal point in the answer is put directly above the one in the number below. Then you work through it as normal.
Can you complete the ones below?
1) 7.44 ÷ 8 =
2) 10.5 ÷ 7 =
3) 5.74 ÷ 7 =
4) 10.6 ÷ 4 =
5) 5.54 ÷ 4 =
6) 73.8 ÷ 6 =
7) 36.6 ÷ 6 =
8) 4.68 ÷ 9 =