Area and Perimeter
The perimeter of a square is 20 cm. What is the length of one side?
5 cm
What is friction?
Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.
What is the purpose of an explanation text?
An explanation text explains how or why something happens.
Who takes Lyra in and protects her after she escapes from Mrs. Coulter?
The Gyptians.
Which Year 6 teacher is the most beloved by the Year 6 team for his sharp wit, great sense of humor, and undeniably incredible hair?
Mr. Wong, of course. That guy is hilarious.
What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 8 cm and a width of 3 cm?
24 cm²
Why do parachutes slow a skydiver down?
A parachute increases air resistance, which opposes gravity and slows the fall.
Why do explanation texts often include diagrams or flowcharts?
They help the reader understand complex processes more easily by providing a visual representation.
What special object does Farder Coram help Lyra begin to understand?
The alethiometer (the truth-telling device).
Which assistant teacher has twin boys?
Ms. Archana
A rectangle has a perimeter of 30 cm. If one side is 10 cm, what is the length of the other side?
5 cm
You push a toy car on a smooth floor and then on a carpet. On which surface does it travel farther, and why?
The car travels farther on the smooth floor because it has less friction than the carpet.
Why do explanation texts often include subheadings?
Subheadings help organize information into clear sections, making it easier for the reader to follow the explanation.
What do the Gyptians suspect the Gobblers are doing to the kidnapped children?
They believe the Gobblers are separating children from their dæmons.
Which assistant teacher LOVES Chinese food?
Ms. Victoria
A triangle has a base of 12 cm and a height of 5 cm. What is its area?
30 cm²
Rubbing your hands together quickly makes them feel warm. Explain why this happens.
When you rub your hands together, friction between them converts kinetic energy into heat energy, making your hands feel warm.
How is an explanation text different from an instructional text?
An explanation text describes how or why something happens (e.g., how volcanoes erupt), while an instructional text gives step-by-step directions on how to do something (e.g., how to bake a cake).
What surprising information does John Faa reveal about Lyra’s true parentage?
Lord Asriel and Mrs. Coulter are Lyra’s real parents.
Which teacher had a dangerous bungee jumping experience?
Mr. A went bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge — and the very next person to jump had their rope snap. She fell into the river and survived (don’t panic!).
A park is made up of a large rectangle (10 m by 6 m) and a smaller rectangle (4 m by 3 m) removed from one corner.
Total Area:
Perimeter Calculation:
Two cyclists are moving at the same speed, but one is crouching low, and the other is sitting upright. Who experiences more air resistance, and why?
The upright cyclist experiences more air resistance because they have a larger surface area facing the air, increasing drag.
What is the key difference between procedural texts and instructional texts?
A procedural text explains the process of doing something in detail (e.g., the scientific method), while an instructional text gives direct commands or steps for a task (e.g., a recipe or a manual).
What does Farder Coram explain about the Magisterium’s interest in Dust, and why is it important?
He tells Lyra that Dust is a mysterious elementary particle that the Magisterium believes is linked to original sin. This is why they are conducting experiments on children—to study its effects before puberty.
Which teacher was born and raised in Nigeria?
Ms. Samia