A new term has arrived, which means a fresh inquiry focus for Grade 3/4. This term, we will be exploring the question: ‘How do patterns help us understand the sequences we see in our everyday lives?’ With Mathematics as our host curriculum area, the students will delve into this unit of inquiry through the lens of architecture.

During our initial weeks, we have already begun to reflect on our existing knowledge of architecture and its connection to Mathematics. We responded to the question: ‘Where is the maths in building design?’ This exploration was facilitated through a ‘See, Think, Wonder’ thinking routine as we observed renowned architectural marvels from around the globe, including The Louvre in Paris, The Gherkin in London, and the Sydney Opera House in Sydney. Some of the connections we identified included measurement, shape, angles, symmetry, and location – mathematical concepts we will be investigating further throughout the term.

Our focus learner asset for Term 2 is ‘Thinker’. As a class, we have unpacked the meaning of being a ‘Thinker’ in the wider world. We will focus on developing our growth mindsets, specifically working on our internal monologues when we are facing a challenge. We have set individual goals to concentrate on developing this important attribute this term.