Learning to code

Today we began exploring positional language in mathematics. We are learning how to give and follow instructions for movement that involve distance, directions and half and quarter turns. 
Our maths session flowed into "i-explore" time, where we discovered that our maths learning could help us with simple coding. We used Scratch Junior to create a simple code that would move a character around the outside of our page, turing at each corner. We had to work together to problem solve. It was trickier than it looked.

Design Challenge

Design Challenge - work collaboratively to create a lego maze

The Tallest Tower

There was some wonderful team work happening this week. This tower was almost as tall as Mrs Kitto!

Team Work

On Thursday we worked in teams of two or three to create a shelter for 'Little Kiwi'. We found that in order to be successful we had to listen to each other, problem solve and be prepared to compromise.
It was a lot of fun and was trickier than it looked.