Multiplication with Grade 5

Students in grade five have been developing their multiplication skills. They have seen how to work with larger numbers, and are developing their fluency. There is quite a bit of working together with this, as students use discussion skills to share, compare and...

Grade 5s take the water bottle challenge

Grade fives participated in the water bottle challenge, where students were asked to bring in used plastic water bottles from home rather than just throwing them away. While our class didn’t win the challenge, they discussed how they used water bottles at home....

Simple Machines Exploration

Grade five students are looking into simple machines, and how they provide an advantage when doing work. Students from both the global and international section were mixed to do investigations into different machines, such as inclined planes, pulleys, and...