2015 Year 6 Math Attitude Results

Results for questions 1-18

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What aspects of Mathematics do you feel are

most important?

Operations and timetables

Algebra
Teacher
Real Life Applications
Everything
Problem Solving
Practise

How do you learn best in Mathematics?

No distractions
Hands on
Friend/Partner
Practise
Teacher Explanation

How does your teacher engage you in

Mathematics?

Fun/Games
Asking Questions
Encouragement
Practise
Hands on

Briefly describe your POSITIVE

Mathematics
experiences
getting a high distinction in KAS maths getting a distinction in Newcastle Permanent
test
going positive
Lots like getting hard work.
when I finished learning my time tables
when I learnt to do long division
everything
When we were stuck on a question our teacher let us work together to figure out the
answer
When we were stuck on a question our teacher let us work together to figure out the
answer
When we play letters and numbers.
Mathletics.
Problem solving.
it makes me confident in class and out of class and help me give information to others
on maths
Went well in my first maths NAPLAN
I learnt a strategy that makes my solving much faster.
We play maths game
it help me feel more confident in class and
learning time
When we do fun group activities.

Multiplication
Fractions
Algorithms
Angles
Place Values
Angles
Position
playing games with maths
knowing my 1-12 times tables.
getting a hard question right
I've improved in decimals
people help me when I have trouble
I feel I can do most things. Teachers help me
when I need it
In class when we were doing maths and I solved a question that no one else
could get, I felt very proud.
Finally understanding new techniques in maths. Getting good test results
When I learn something
using blocks, scales, graphs, going outside, working with friends, ipad activities
that my dad showed me what math is before I went to school
getting in the top 50% in the whole of a Australia in a maths test
getting most things right in maths tests.
understanding how to solve maths problems.
When I understand what Im doing and when I can
answer the question.
Learn stuff New subjects
being told something positive.
people don't laugh when I say something wrong.
being confident and certain.
I am always encouraged. People are always there to help. People don't laugh if you
feel.
Every day we play maths games
Our teacher helps when you need help or get stuck.
To play games and watch movies.
that I have improved in maths
When we are working in groups on a tricky
question
Teachers help extend my maths
problems
Learning how to do more complex
mathematics
I learned something
Mathletics, letter and numbers, problem
solving
measuring flight of paper plane
Insanely good at angles and measuring with protractors
Going outside and learning outside
Getting amazing marks like high distinction in a
test.
times
some times tables
fractions

addition
subtraction
place value
Finally understanding a new topic in mathematics. Actually using maths skills in life.
When we play maths games in class
The teacher helps when you get stuck
doing challenging math tasks
Good comments from teachers
I like area and volume
my teacher has extended my learning in
maths
my brother Aiden, Mrs Payne, my mum, groups,
partners
when I learnt about equivalent fractions
letters and numbers, mathletics, problem
solving
'Fantabulous' maths group
when I was in year 5 and my teacher explained how to do fractions and now
I understand fractions a lot better
Good maths test results
When I understand how to do the question
Understanding new topics and maths. Using skills in life
experiences.
Drawing graphs
When we go outside and do maths
When my family members sit down with me and tell me how to do it
playing math tips in year 5
helping other people and teaching them other people new strategies
learning new stuff working in a group
in class doing maths games and interactive
activities
I am always encouraged. People are always there to
help if I fail.
Getting the answer correct
mathletics
when I work with a partner I usually try more and am a
better student
Finally understanding harder concepts in
maths
When I am helped and in a group.
I work well.
Math games.
Letter and numbers mathletics.
Good maths results
Mrs Hannah
Think tank (problem solving)
Year 3 - I actually got interested in maths
I learned a new thing
when we do 'fun games'
Long division *
Start with a maths game.

When work is easy.

Problem solving.
Letters and numbers.
The PAT test.
Good marks
Learning about volume and area
Learning about some easy algebra
when I am not pushed to do things I do well
step by step examples
giving me tricky problems and letting me work it
out
we made paper planes and flew them and then measured how far they went
angles
some times tables
addition
subtraction
division
place divide
I enjoy doing maths outside.
I enjoy maths games
I enjoy working with partners
my positive experience is when I got all ticks in
my plus book.
Learning volume and area
having to work with a friend
when we play maths games
when we learn something new by having fun
working with a group
When I get a job I will most likely use maths.
I get smarter
Understanding new topics
working in groups helps me to learn better
games, learning from my mistakes,
mathletics
I remember using scales and that stuff for
weight
I did a really hard year 8 test and I got over
half
Bodmas, volume / area
BODMAS, algebra
Good marks
Solving a hard question.
Playing maths games.
time on clock, times tables, long
multiplication
we do maths everyday and i think that its good because because I feel I learn more
When I found out how to do year 7 maths on
angles.
How I was at the top of the class
When we did games
Outside activities

the teacher helps me

Getting outside maths
Measuring distances
When class mates help you with a question I don't
understand.
Getting good scores on tests
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Bowling with Miss Clarke in maths and afterwards we had to find the average
When I learn something
times tables, long multiplication
when I understand, going through with a
teacher or parent
Times tables and test help
I am now much smarter
achieving distinction in the Newcastle
permanent test
Teacher makes me do good
addition and subtraction
doing math with my friend
doing algorithms
helping my friends with math
I like all maths
we do because its important to me and we do hands on
finding out something i didnt get
before
Teachers helped me get great at maths
I do great in NAPLAN
I get smarter
I get help from my dad and sister
I have improved through my years primary school in maths I learned how to do the
four operations
Maths Games
Doing projects and things on the smart boards
Also doing maths games and things on whiteboards
I try my best of it
Flying paper plains and measuring it
Sport maths
Going outside
times tables, maths games
discovering new things
creating new strategies
challenges
I learn more with my Step Dad.
Every time I get involve I feel proud. I learn more by myself with a teacher.
I like some activities
whole fractions
percentages
times tables
addition
maths olympiad

getting good marks

maths competition
when we do multiplication
algorithms
pretty much everything is a positive experience when i
understand it
A few positive experiences are getting a merit in a huge maths test and finally
figuring out how
to do an algorithm for subtraction.
doing well
learning
'and having funs'
Basically everything in maths
fractions, subtraction, addition,
multiplications.
algorithms and hands on
learning easier with a teacher by my side
solving equations
Maths has never been my favourite subject
Mathletics has been my favourite thing to do in maths
I have had one positive experience, when we were doing multiplications of fractions.
studying for Merewether high playing fun games going to special math groups
Getting all of my answers right in a test.
its fun
teacher always listen to me
makes sure Im smart

Briefly describe your NEGATIVE

Mathematics experiences
I wasn't concentrating properly and couldn't find the answer quick
enough.
Math everyday.
I don't like doing maths all the time
I don't have one
When I'm confused and I don't get the question.
Division
Problem Solving
Measuring Angles
Money
I don't have one

Times tables
Percentages
giving up on a question
I need to improve fractions
at my old school I was told that I was bad at math
some areas I have trouble with
One time in class the whole class got the question but I didn't
understand.
Others distracting me from learning. Making silly mistakes by rushing.
When I dont learn
big assessments, small time limits
getting questions wrong when Ive worked so hard on it
not knowing how to solve maths problems in tests
when other people in the class got the answer but I didnt.
Not getting to learn
being made fun of.
feeling lost
made fun of if you dont understand the question. feeling confused
We don't catch up on work.
To do math on time.
That I couldn't do some subjects
Pressured during maths tests (stuck on a question)
I have forgotten like 2 seconds after.
none
I only got a credit in in maths test
I didnt learn something
Maths every day
Took a long time learning 20% off or of a certain amount of money
None.
division
some times tables
problem solving
When I dont engage and I don't understand.
Sometimes you don't know what to do
Doing maths for long periods of time.
when what I'm learning is easy
None
I hate learning surface area
I have none
hard word, being rushed, tests and division
not knowing my maths
maths every day
tests
I just don't do maths in general
when i didn't understand what i was being taught, so i went up to the teacher
and he explained it
None
When i get confused about the question

When I don't really understand.

When I fail maths tests
When I get sick it mostly lasts for 3-4 weeks
getting really easy questions wrong
dont understand something
IT'S BORING IN CLASS
Made fun of for being wrong. Feeling lost and not knowing what to do.
Getting the answer wrong
mathletics
trouble paying attention
People distracting me from learning
When work is hard.
Mathletics live.
None
Years 1 to 2 I hated maths
I dont get something
none
doing tests
not knowing what to do
When work is hard.
Mathletics.
When work is hard.
Mathletics.
When I was not confident in maths.
Getting bad marks
No negative experiences
I sometimes feel nervous if I am put on the spot
not being able to understand
ask 3 friends before the teacher
Away for a week. Came back and got an E because I didn't know what I
was doing
money
problem solving
I don't really like just sitting at desks and not doing fun maths
my negative experience is that when I don't understand something no one
can help me.
Hated learning surface area
It sometimes get repetitive.
It sometimes takes too long.
When I didnt understand something in maths.
working by myself
when I dont understand,
when I was learning about long times algorithms
I dont think I have any
No negativity enters my mind about maths
Multiplication, area
My dad has high expectations for me and when I do bad he gets mad
Using addition.
long division

Heaps of tests in one day

Getting answers wrong
with some parts of maths i get stuck and i need help
Even though times tables are important i hate my 12 times tables.
test's
homework
fractions
decimal
When I do bad
When I don't understand
When we get tests
something I dont get what people are saying
Read than answer questions
Hard questions
None.
Failing
Division
Fractions
Percentages
Playing a game online but not learning anything.
When maths is boring- maths worksheets
when I don't learn something
long division
when I cant understand, when I dont get help
fractions and multiplication
starting length and area
naplan
fractions
fractions but i find it more important now
learning thing i already know
When I dont understand things and dont explain concepts
2 years ago I wasnt focused
Division
I have no negative experience
failing
Have most of the day doing maths
fractions, decimals
repetitive revision
I get stressed a lot.
I get embarrassed, a kid called me 'Melt Brain' after class!
improper fractions
mixed numerals
division
When I get in trouble by my dad, when I figured out a maths question when he
wanted to do it.
revising
Test
Homework.
nothing really
Some negative experiences are when I don't quite get it so I don't really

understand that subject.

not understanding much mark things and getting the , get wrong do better
next time.
Sometimes shapes and volume tests with objects
power of then and over
repetitive revision
get frustrated with fractions and decimals and feel im stupid
none
it is having to do things over and over and over again every single day
every other lesson except the one where i had work with fractions.
studying for merewether high
Not knowing how to do fractions.
sometimes really confusing
sometimes have difficult with subtraction or division
we did an assignment and I didnt really understand because i was away the
day before