Time - Problem solving - Starter

In a series of engaging mathematical exercises designed for Year 3 students during the Summer Term, Week 6, Day 4, young learners are faced with a variety of problem-solving tasks. The session begins with a 'Fluent in Four' revision, prompting students to quickly recall and apply their knowledge to solve problems efficiently. One practical problem involves calculating the combined length of two fire ladders, with the first ladder being 12 meters and 40 centimeters long and the second ladder 10 meters and 60 centimeters long. The children are asked to find the total length of the ladders when put together. Additionally, the students practice their understanding of place value through subtraction, using place value counters to help them visualize and solve the equation 345 minus 129.

On Day 5 of the same week, the challenges continue with more complex problems. The students must determine the length of Tia's English lesson, given that it starts after a 35-minute reading session beginning at 9 a.m., and is followed by a break at 10:30 a.m. In another task, students explore fractions by identifying the shaded portions of various shapes. Furthermore, they apply their knowledge of perimeter by selecting the correct calculations to determine the perimeter of a given rectangle. The exercises are designed to reinforce key mathematical concepts such as subtraction, time management, fractions, and perimeter in a fun and interactive manner.