Geometry

Fractions

Percentage

Area of triangle

Average

NOTE:

•Average = Total ÷ no. of quantity

•Note: 0 is considered one quantity too

•Total = average x no. of quantities

For more revision:

•Visible Thinking 5B Pg 25 Qn 28
•Word Problems: refer to VT for more practice revision
•Average topical test

Try!

In a test, A scored 34 marks, B scored 48 marks and C scored 20 marks. How many marks should C have scored if they want to increase their average by 3marks?

Answer will be posted as a comment. Check your work!

Measurement

Note:

•1 m = 100 cm

•1 km = 1000 m

•1 kg = 1000 g

•1ℓ = 1000 mℓ

Try:

309 cm = ____ m ____ cm = ________ m

3009 m  = ____ km ____m = ________km

4.35 km = _________ m

1004 g = ___kg _____g = _________kg

6.03 kg = __________ g

3020 mℓ = ____ ℓ _____mℓ = ________ℓ

1.45 ℓ = _________mℓ

Answers will be posted as comment. Check your work!

Decimals

•When you multiply, the number gets bigger, hence decimal place shifts to the right.

•3.49 x 1000 = 3490

*An easy way to check your answer is use estimation àto round off the decimal to the whole number and multiply

à 3 x 1000 = 3000. Hence, answer should be about 3000.

•When you divide, the number gets smaller, hence decimal place shifts to the left.

•2580 ÷ 1000 = 2.58

*An easy way to check your answer is use estimation

à 2000 ÷ 1000 = 2. Hence, answer should  be about 2.

Try!

•2.48 x 30 = _____________   

2.48 x 30 = 2.48 x 3 x 10 = 7.44 x 10 = 74.4

Ans: 74.4

•468 ÷ 2000 = ____________

468 ÷ 2000 = 468 ÷ 2 ÷ 1000 = 234 ÷ 1000 = 0.234

Ans: 0.234

•4.68 x 200 = ______ x 100

4.68 x 200 = (4.68 x 2) x 100 = 9.36 x 100

Ans: 9.36

•4.68 x 200 = ______ x 10

4.68 x 200 = (4.68 x 20) x 10 = 93.6 x 100

Ans: 93.6

Solution to Geometry Worksheet

Synthesis Practice

Exercise 7
1. This bag which is hand-woven with previous stones is designed by a famous French designer.
OR
This bag which is designed by a famous French designer is hand-woven with precious stones.

2. The equatorial jungle in which numerous species of flora and fauna flourish is fast diminishing.

3. My uncle who is my mother's brother works as a butler for a prominent politician in Dubai.

4. The writer whose hair is long and curly has written many children's adventure stories.

5. (It is alright if you are not able to do this  :]  )
I want to express my gratitude to my family and friends without whose support I will not be a successful film director.


Exercise 8
1. Mrs De Souza whom Sue has a lot of respect and admiration for is a dedicated teacher.

2. I told her to trust Jim whom I knew was the more reliable one.

3. The prestigious institution of learning where many notable scientists and inventors have been produced is expanding overseas.

4.  When I finally had the courage to break the news to Josh, he appeared bewildered and shocked all at once.

5. He denied vehemently when I accused him of abusing the kitten.


Geetha Menon B.A., P.G.D.E. , Editing, Punctutation, Synthesis & Transformation (Primary 5), Educational Publishing House Pte Ltd, 2009

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I am so proud to see you displaying the spirit of caring and sharing, for the people around you and the environment!

I hope you had fun, as much as I did!

Learning Fiesta ^^

Tomorrow is Learning Fiesta!
We're supposed to bring a small bag ^^
Storybook
Pencil case
Some snacks(if you even want)
Cash :>
I saw it on the form (last year Learning Fiesta)
Wear Your Traditional Costumes or School Attire. :>

Save the world!

10 Things You Can Do to Help Save the Earth

http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/save-earth-top-ten.htm

Encourage someone to reduce their carbon footprint in a way or another today!
http://www.savetheworld.com/2009/12/what-is-my-carbon-footprint.html#more-7

Things That You Can Sell For Learning Fiesta

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Soft Toys :>
Storybooks :>
Accessories :>
Clothes :>
Unused Stationery :>
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SA 1 2013 Practice Paper

Camp ^5 2014

The 3 days and 2 nights that we spent with one another, learning how to be independent, to work together and to take care of one another. Looking back...

Ice-breaking games in school before the camp...

Meal times in the canteen…

"Hungry, hungry.  Very, very. Hungry very, very hungry……"

The teambuilding games which we displayed our CARES values in...

Equipping ourselves with lifeskills…such as...

Basic first aid

Outdoor cooking!

Overcoming our fears and being brave to step forward to try.

High rope elements

 Rock Climbing

Abseiling

 Zipline

 Night walk

Last but not least…the Campfire!

Good job, everyone, for taking good care of yourself and your friends over the three days. Hope it had been an enjoyable and memorable camp for you. Remember to leave a note if you have something to say about the camp or you want to thank someone for taking care of you in the camp.

2014…A Better Year Ahead

Welcome to a new year, children! 2013 has been an awesome journey with all of you and I hope that 2014 will be an even better year for all of us!

Two months have passed and I apologize that I am able to update the blog only now. It is already week 9 and we have indeed gone through several events - P5 Camp, Chinese New Year , Total Defence Day,  CA 1 etc. 

Remember what I shared with you on the first day of school? Let us spare some time to reflect and check if we are progressing the way that we should be.

For yourself...