Simplifying fractions is a piece of cake...(Matariki Maths)

Is maths easy for you? Well it is easy for me. That is also my favourite subject. The only problem with maths for me is that I make careless mistakes. Anyway what do you think of maths? Do you love it or hate it? In this blog I will tell you how to simplify fractions. If you learn how to do it and practice it a little bit then you are a master at simplifying fraction. 

Here is a dlo that I made that shows you how to simplify fraction using the G.C.F / H.C.F method. It is super simple. 

See that is not that hard. Is it? Tell me down below in the comments what you think? Anyways, to get better at simplifying fractions is practice. "Practice make a man perfect"  

What do you guys think of maths? 

Do you like it? 

Anyway that is it for today guys. Hope you enjoyed this. 

Until next time, BYE.

#MATARIKI

Kites were not always used for recreational purposes...(Matariki Kites)

Did you know that kites were used to mark the start of matariki? Well I didn't know that. If you hadn't known that then kites were used by maori to mark the start of matariki. It was believed to be a connecter between the physical world and the spirit realm. Read on to find out more. By the way, if you don't know me, I am Albin from YMS. Ok now that the introduction is over, let's get into it. 

So as you know kite flying is used to mark the start of matariki. It was used by maori. Nowadays it is called 'manu aute'. Manu means both kite and bird and aute refers to the cloth covering the kite. Anyway here is a dlo that I created about matariki kites.  

One more thing. Did you guys know that international kite festival is held in India? I didn't know (even though I used to live in India for about 10yrs.)

Anyway that is it for today guys. Hope you enjoyed it. If there is anything I missed out, please let me know. 

#MATARIKI

Running long runs just isn't my thing....

Yep... that is true. I hate long runs. It might be the fact that I don't have that much stamina, but still I was a disaster for me. I was walking the most time. Maybe next time onwards I could practice pacing myself and get more stamina. Maybe the problem was that I was running a lot before the race(since I am the sport captain).  Also I had just stand in the sun for more than 30 mins. By the way if you don't know me, I am Albin. 

We had to run around 2-3 kms. Even though I was walking most of the time, I managed to be the first yr 8 boy to enter (I came first since there were only 2 boys 😅), and the 4th totally. 

Here are some of the images of cross-country that happened yesterday.

That was my first and my last cross-country in YMS. That is because I only joined last year july. It has only been one year. 

Well for cross-country is really hard for me. 

What about you? 

How will you perform in a 3km long run? 

That is it for today... I hope you enjoyed this...

So bye....

Stars of Matariki (The Nine Stars of Matariki)

Hello reader. 
It is me Albin here. You must be reading this to learn more about the Nine Stars of Matariki or else. Do you know about it...then comment down below what you think it is.

The Nine Stars

1. Matariki (Alcyone)

First up, we have Matariki. This star that signifies reflection of time past. It represent a connection to the environment and herald a time for people to gather together. 

2. Pōhutukawa (Sterope/Asterope)

Next we have Pōhutukawa. This is the star that cradles the memories of those loved ones that we have lost. It is a symbol of connection to the past and to the ancestors who have gone before us.

3. Waitī (Maia)

This is the star that shines for all sources of freshwater and the life within.

4. Waitā (Taygeta)

This star symbolises all sources of salt water as well as those that dwell within it. It discover new life within these waters even after all this time.

5. Waipuna-ā-rangi (Electra)

This star is associated with life-giving rain in all forms – ua nganga (hail), hukarere (snow), haupapa (sleet), pūroro (driving rain) and hāuaua and everything in-between.

6. Tupuānuku (Pleione)

This is Waitī the star with an interest of all that grows in the ground that can be harvested, gathered and used as sustenance.

7. Tupuārangi (Atlas)

This star is linked with the trees, forests, fruits, berries and birds. 

8. Ururangi (Merope)

This star is mainly associated with the moods of the day. It controls when it is sunny, cloudy windy etc...

9. Hiwaiterangi/Hiwa (Celaeno)

This is the star to be wished upon. It is the youngest star of the nine and represent the hopes and aspirations to be carried forth to the coming year.

That is the nine stars readers. 

Which star wondered you the most? Did you learn anything new from this blog? Did you know about it before?

#Matariki