Sensational Subtraction!

Sensational Subtraction

We are learning to solve subtraction problems using whole and decimal numbers.

Your sister gives you $125 to spend on lollies. If you spend $65 how much money would you have left over?
$60 was left over

 Jayla has bought her sister  a new puppy. She has $500 in her bank account as she heads to the shops. 

She first buys a dog bed for $60. How much money does she have left?
$440

She then buys a bowl for $25. How much does she have left?
$415

Then she buys 3 chew toys. Each toy costs $3.50. How much does she have left?
$404.50

Finally she buys a diamond collar for the dog which costs $154.50. How much is left in her account at the end of the day?
$250.00

Kalani’s python has become ill and needs to go to the vets. He  has $100 in his wallet.

The cost of the vet visit is $65.50. How much money is left in Kalani’s wallet?
$35.50

Zyla’s puppy is growing every month. He used to weigh 5.6 kg but he now weighs 6.3 kg. How much weight has he put on?
0.7kgs 5.6 + 0.7= 6.3kgs

Letter to Mr Wiseman

To Mr Wiseman, 

Kia Ora My name is Lynette Paepae ‘Ofa! I have one little brother that is currently 9 but turning ten and I am 11 turning 12. I also have five other people living in my household. My family also originates from Samoa and Tonga! My family members mostly speak Samoan at home even when me and my brother still don’t understand. 

Personally I am mostly not interested in reading but I know that it is a very important thing to learn from. But what I’m sometimes interested in is reading about other cultural things. I’m interested in writing because there are many different topics to write about!

I would also like for Mr Wiseman to know that I want to learn and properly read more about different and interesting cultures! For me I would like Mr Wiseman to know that I feel more comfortable if I work in a group instead of myself.

Kind Regards, Lynette ‘Ofa