Year 9: New Term Standards
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Year 9: New Term Standards

Welcome to a fresh start High expectations, high support Building excellence together

Chromebooks out
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Chromebooks out

Log in and accept the invite to google classroom once you have done this close your chromebook leave it out. get out you literacy books and a pencil.

Respecting Our Books & Materials
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Respecting Our Books & Materials

Books are tools for learning - treat them with care No graffiti, ripped pages, or damaged covers Write your name neatly inside - show ownership Your book reflects your attitude to learning

Fast Lit Time!
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Fast Lit Time!

Have your reading book ready Silent reading for 15 minutes Focus on comprehension and enjoyment Track your progress in reading log

Novel Study: Whale Rider
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Novel Study: Whale Rider

Story of leadership and tradition Themes: identity, culture, breaking barriers Set in New Zealand - our stories matter Question: Can tradition ever be unfair?

Fast Maths Time!
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Fast Maths Time!

Get your exercise books out Make sure pages are ruled up and ready We're starting with quick calculations Focus and accuracy are key

Mathematics: BEDMAS Order of Operations
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Mathematics: BEDMAS Order of Operations

B - Brackets first E - Exponents (powers) D - Division M - Multiplication A - Addition S - Subtraction

BEDMAS Practice
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BEDMAS Practice

Work through these step by step: 8 + 4 × 3 = ? (8 + 4) × 3 = ? 20 ÷ 5 + 2 = ? Show your working for each step

Building Our Class Identity
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Building Our Class Identity

In groups of 4: What makes a great class? What should our class be known for? Create a mini poster with your ideas Be ready to share one key idea

Wrapping Up Our Standards
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Wrapping Up Our Standards

Remember: Respect, responsibility, pride Books and equipment every lesson BEDMAS for maths success Whale Rider themes to explore Exit question: One expectation you'll remember + one thing about our novel