Māori Math Adventures Through School
Learning math concepts in te reo Māori Year 5 Mathematical Language Journey 45-minute interactive session
WALT: Count in Hundreds to 1000
We are learning to count by hundreds in Māori Success Criteria: I can count rau, rua rau, toru rau... to kotahi mano Differentiation: Visual number cards for support learners Dyslexia-friendly: Large, clear fonts with color coding
Rau Challenge: Counting Race
Partner up and take turns counting by hundreds One partner says the Māori number, other shows with fingers/objects Count from rau to kotahi mano (100 to 1000) Switch roles after each complete count
WALT: Identify Complex Shapes in Māori
We are learning to name complex shapes using Māori terms Success Criteria: I can identify and name pentagon, hexagon, octagon in Māori Differentiation: Shape sorting activities for different ability levels Dyslexia-friendly: Shape cards with both visual and written names
Shape Hunt Around Our School
{"left":"Taparima (Pentagon) - Look for house-shaped windows\nTapaono (Hexagon) - Find in playground equipment\nTapawaru (Octagon) - Search for stop signs","right":"Tapatoru (Triangle) - Spot in roof shapes\nTapawhā (Rectangle) - Notice in doors and boards\nPorowhita (Circle) - Observe in clocks and wheels"}
WALT: Express Dates in Te Reo Māori
We are learning to say today's date in Māori Success Criteria: I can say the day, month, and year in Māori Differentiation: Calendar visual aids and date wheels Dyslexia-friendly: Audio recordings of date pronunciations available
Quick Date Challenge
What day is tomorrow in Māori? Which month comes after Mei (May)? How would you say your birthday month in Māori?
Directions Buddy Challenge
Partner A: Blindfolded navigator Partner B: Māori direction guide using only these words: • Anga ki te raki (Go north/forward) • Anga ki te tonga (Go south/back) • Anga ki te rāwhiti (Go east/right) • Anga ki te uru (Go west/left) • Kāti (Stop) Navigate from classroom to library using only Māori directions!
WALT: Tell Time Using Māori Numbers
We are learning to express time in te reo Māori Success Criteria: I can say o'clock times and half past in Māori Key phrases: 'Kotahi karaka' (1 o'clock), 'Hauwhā' (half past) Differentiation: Analog and digital clock options provided
Reflection and Celebration
"Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui" Be strong, be brave, be steadfast We have learned to use Māori in mathematics! You are all mathematical explorers using te reo Māori