Tag: Maths
3rd/4th Class Shape Scavenger Hunt
3rd & 4th Class explored the school grounds recently on a ‘Shape Scavenger Hunt’ which was designed by a pupil in the room.
Maths Trail – Measurement
4th & 5th class got more experience in measuring the length, width and height of objects on the school grounds.
Maths Stations in 4th/5th Class
4th/5th class helped to further their understanding of 2D shapes through some fun maths stations this week.
Fifth/Sixth Class Experiment with Tangrams
Fifth/Sixth class have been exploring shapes and lines and angles this week. Today, they spent some time experimenting with tangrams.
Maths Fun in Third/Fourth Class
Third/Fourth class had great fun today with Origami Times Table Fortune Tellers.
After a bit of cutting and folding, the children were left with a fun resource to help test their friends on their tables with. Other hands-on maths activities during maths this week included using lollipop sticks to make groups and knock-out oral maths games.
Herbertstown NS receives Science & Maths Award
Herbertstown N.S. has achieved a Science Foundation Ireland Discover Science and Maths Plaque of STEM Excellence for the 2016/17 academic year.
The plaque recognises schools who foster interest in science, technology, engineering and maths. Well done to all our pupils and staff who worked hard to achieve this prestigious award.
Symmetry All Around Us
Third and fourth class have been keeping their maths eyes peeled this week for symmetry. We went on a symmetry hunt around the school and found lots of cool examples of symmetry all around us. Have a look at some of the things we found!