Space Invader maths

The children had lots of fun this week creating space aliens and their spaceships.

Everyone concentrated really hard to make sure the alien and spaceship was symmetrical. (It was trickier than you might think)

Here are some examples

Fun with shapes

This week the children were challenged to make a range of different 2D shapes using 6 equilateral triangles.

There was a lot of trial and error before sticking them down.

Labelled shapes made from 6 triangles

Counting the sides to help work out the name

Next the children investigated reflective lines of symmetry.
The game we played is here. It's called "Symmetry sort"

Sorting shapes based on reflective lines of symmetry

No lines of symmetry - one line of symmetry - two or more lines of symmetry

Finally the children had to self assess their work. Every session they reflect on their learning and place their book in the tray that best describes how they feel. Year 4 are very good at being honest.

Reflecting on today's work

Placing her book in the green box

The whole class has self assessed their learning

Next week we will continue with some more symmetry activities.
Here is a game to try, can you work out how many lines of symmetry the shapes have.
See if you can spot the shape Jamie researched on Tuesday.