This week in maths we are learning about probability. This involves making predictions about "what’s in the bag?" by drawing cubes from the bag (and then returning them). We found out that the more turns we had the more we knew about what was inside the bag. This knowledge helped us make predictions about what cube we might draw out next. However we also found out that with chance involved you can never know for sure. For home learning you could play "what’s in the bag?"
Put a total of six buttons (or counters) of two colours in a paper bag or container that you can’t see into. Ask your child to try to work out what colours the six buttons are by drawing out the buttons one at a time. It is important that the button is put back into the bag each time. Let your child do this as many times as they want until they are ready to predict the colours. Ask them to explain their prediction and then let them look in the bag.
Next time let your child make up a bag for you to work out.
We've also been learning about circuits by making buzz wire games. This Thursday is science fair day. Will you have the concentration and dexterity necessary to complete your child's buzz wire challenge without being 'buzzed"?
Rock On,
Mr M
What's In The Bag?
Buzz Wire
