On the other hand, composite numbers are numbers that can be divided evenly by more than just 1 and themselves. This means they have more factors. For example, 6 is a composite number because it can be divided evenly by 1, 2, 3, and 6. Because of this, most even numbers like 4, 6, 8, and 10 are composite numbers. The only even number that is prime is 2, because it only has two factors: 1 and 2. All the other even numbers have more factors, making them composite. Basically, prime numbers are like numbers with only two factors, and composite numbers are like numbers with a bigger group of friends they can be divided by.
First Flight
LI: To write a narrative from the point of view of a baby owl on its fist flight
Today for this task Mrs. Anderson read us a book called ‘First Flight’ by June Crebbin. After that, we discussed how the story is told from the narrator’s perspective, or point of view. We also used a tool called a Gemini Gem to help us think more about what the story would be like if it was told from the first person point of view, meaning the narrator is talking about their own experiences. I liked using the Gemini Gem because it gave me ideas to add more detail and make my writing longer. Here is the story
The sun was going down and disappeared behind the uneven line of the horizon, leaving the sky to be filled with the soft light of the moon. That night was a big moment for me because it was the first time I was going to try flying. I felt very nervous, and a tight feeling in my chest made me feel anxious. Suddenly, a strong gust of wind blew and almost made me fall off my spot. I grabbed onto the rough piece of wood with my talons, holding on as tight as I could, feeling like I might break from all the fear inside me. I looked at my friends, who were already flying smoothly under the bright, white moon. That made me start to question myself, what if I can’t fly like they do? What if I never learn how to fly at all?
As I looked down at the dark woods far below. High above, my friends were beautiful. They glided and soared under the glow of the giant moon, looking so free. I wanted to join them, but a strange, shaky feeling started deep in my stomach. It was not a good feeling. It grew and grew until my whole body began to tremble. My knees knocked together, and my feet slipped on the rough wood. I gripped the bark tightly, terrified that I was about to fall off the branch. As I was just sitting there shaking, dark thoughts started to creep in. I began to doubt everything to myself, it felt like there was something wrong with me. I just wanted to be like everyone else, I only just wanted to be normal.
As I was alone gripping onto the wood, my mother glared at me as I was sad sitting alone on the branch. She flew right to me and asked what was wrong? I responded why and she said believe in yourself and also said it is just a leap of faith.
After a while I decided I cant be scared anymore, soon after I decided that I am going to jump and then “I did” I jumped spreaded my wings and glided in the night sky just like my friends I was having so much fun while soaring around all night until morning I had fun that night, that night I learnt lots of things something big I learnt was I can finally rely on myself and trust my ability to figure something out as I go, also I discovered my true authentic self without what anxiety expects of me and one last thing I overcame my fear and also brings a new chapter in my life with a new me.
Social Influence
LI: To evaluate peer pressure, digital interactions and social influences
Today we got to do a DLO about social influence, social influence is when the people around us affect what we think, what we like, and what we do. Basically, the way we act and the choices we make can be influenced by other people. For example, we might do things just because we see others doing them or because society expects us to. This includes following rules that everyone else follows, listening to people in charge like teachers or bosses, and trying to fit in with friends or groups. Our opinions and habits can change because of what others say or do. So, social influence is all about how our environment and the people around us push us to behave and think in certain ways, often without us even realising it.
Johnny Pohe and the Great Escape DLO
Today, we had a task to make a DLO, the task was to show two different sides of an event, give a summary of what happened, and also share our own opinion about it. Our group talked mainly about Johnny Pohe, a Maori man who became a pilot during World War II. We debated whether the risks he took were worth it or if they were reasonable. We found it interesting that Johnny Pohe was actually the first Maori person to be a pilot in the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). In my opinion he was the first official Maori pilot because he was the first to go through training and become officially recognized as a pilot under the new RNZAF during the war. Overall, our work involved explaining what he did, looking at different viewpoints about his actions, summarising his story, and sharing what we thought about it.
The Lady who said ‘Kia Ora’
Dame Naida Glavish is a woman who decided to greet people with “Kia Ora,” a Māori phrase meaning “hello,” instead of the usual English “hello.” By making that simple choice, she sparked a big shift in how New Zealand sees and celebrates its different cultures, especially Māori culture. We think Dame Naida Glavish was someone who started a big change because her small act showed the importance of respecting and using the Māori language, which helped more people recognize and value the country’s indigenous roots. Her action encouraged others to do the same, leading to a stronger awareness and pride in Māori traditions, ultimately changing how New Zealand views and embraces its cultural identity.
Rounding Decimals
This week, me and my group learnt how to round numbers and the decimals otherwise known as tenths, hundreths, and thousandths. People use rounding to make guesses about numbers and to make maths problems easier to solve. Rounding numbers in maths helps you estimate numbers and it makes calculations quicker and simpler. Rounding numbers, in maths is really helpful.
Long and Short Divsion DLO
For this week’s Maths , Group 1 learned how to do the division algorithm long and short. We figured out a way to solve the quotient but using the standard division method. Writing numbers in vertical with the bigger numbers on top. While you’re dividing the numbers, keep track of the remainder to make sure the problems have been solved correctly, using this method has made me confident when solving division and letting me have a better understanding.
What were we thinking?
Today for this activity we were challenged to make a DLO about what were the Maori’s and British saying and thinking during the Treaty of Waitangi in the 1840’s. We had to use thought bubbles and speech bubbles and put texts in them to see what me and my partner thought on what the Maori and British were saying in their own language. When I did my DLO I decided to make it cartooned by using Cartoonify AI which means it can make any of your photos animated with many different animated styles to choose from. What we also got to do is design our thought and speech bubbles with light colours and drop shadow behind the thought and speech bubbles so we can see everything.
How we Honour the Treaty of Waitangi
LI: To understand what honouring the treaty means
Today we explored at how we still respect and follow the Treaty of Waitangi today. The Treaty of Waitangi is important because in 1840, it was signed between Māori leaders and the British government, establishing agreements about how Māori people would be treated and their land rights. Today, the Treaty is seen as a living document that guides how the government and people work together to ensure fairness and justice for Māori communities.
Multiplication DLO
LI : How to calculate the product of whole numbers , using algorithm
This week in maths, my group named Group 1 learned how to multiply whole numbers using algorithims, which are numbers without decimals or fractions, like 5, 23, or 100. They are focused on the standard way of multiplying called the traditional multiplication method, which is what most people learn in school. In this method, you write the numbers one on top of the other, making sure to line up all the digits according to their place value so the ones are in the right spot, the tens are aligned underneath, and so on. This helps keep everything organized so each part of the multiplication is correct. For example, if you’re multiplying 5678 by 234, you’d have to look at the example which is on my DLO.