MathsNet and NRich Maths 3D shape resource heaven MathsNet have a wonderful collection of 3D shape resources at this webpage. There are a variety of interactive applets that cover 3D shape topics including nets and 2D views of 3D shapes. My particular favourite is ‘Building Houses 2′ where pupils have to build the 3D shape by using the 2D views given. They score maximum points by using the minimum number of blocks possible. By clicking and dragging on the 3D view pupils can spin their construction around in real time to help them with the task. Building Houses 2 Interactive Applet NRich Maths have a superb and challenging activity based on 2D views of 3D shapes called The Perforated Cube. UPDATE: MathsNet seems to be history, but the same links are available from this site:
NRICH Publications All these resources are available from the publisher by clicking on the links provided. Maths Buzz Collaborative reasoning challenges developed with BEAM Working in pairs or small groups, children use their reasoning skills to figure out how to organise a collection of picture cards. Can they work out the order of the racing robots or arrange the hats on the shelves? Three sets are available, one for Years 1/2, one for Years 3/4 and one for Years 5/6. For more information, cost and details of how to order, please see the Nelson Thornes website: The Brain Buster Maths Boxes Innovative whole-class kits developed with BEAM These boxes have everything to get your class involved in a mathematical challenge: A4 problem cards for pairs to share (or you can print out multiple copies from the CD-ROM); enough equipment for a class of children working in pairs on the same problem at the same time; a teachers' book and a CD-ROM of the problems, activity sheets and notes - all in a neat storage box. Books
Students Learning From Their Blogging Buddies Posted by Mrs Kathleen Morris on Tuesday, March 27th 2012 I seem to be continually uncovering more and more benefits to educational blogging. Aside from the advantages that I’ve shared here and here, having your class involved in the educational blogging community allows students to learn from and with their peers from all around the world. In my class we often use our blogging buddies’ posts as inspiration for classroom activities, and as role models for high standards of work. One such example was the readers’ theatre activities that we were doing last week as part of our CAFE reading program. Throughout the week, we read a range of readers’ theatre scripts and used the posts on Mr Salsich’s Classroom Blog and 4T’s Classroom Blog as inspiring models. We published one of our own performances on our class blog here which hopefully continues the cycle of sharing. There have been many other instances when my students have learnt from their blogging buddies.
Using Writing In Mathematic Using Writing In Mathematics This strand provides a developmental model for incorporating writing into a math class. The strand includes specific suggestions for managing journals, developing prompts for writing, and providing students with feedback on their writing. In addition, the site includes two sample lessons for introducing students to important ideas related to writing about their mathematical thinking. Teaching Strategies For Incorporating Writing Into Math Class: Moving From Open-Ended Questions To Math Concepts Starting Out Gently with Affective, Open-Ended Prompts Writing about thinking is challenging. Begin with affective, open-ended questions about students' feelings. Have students write a "mathography"-a paragraph or so in which they describe their feelings about and experiences in math, both in and out of school. Encourage students to keep their pencils moving. Try requiring 20 words per answer, even if they have to copy the same words again to reach 20. 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 1.
Fractions and Decimals Online Interview <div class='noindex'>You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. Please enable scripts and reload this page.</div> Turn on more accessible mode Skip Ribbon Commands Skip to main content Emergency Closures Learning and Teaching Resources Fractions and Decimals Online Interview The Fractions and Decimals Online Interview will allow teachers to better understand their students’ knowledge, skills and behaviours with regard to fractions and decimals, a known ‘hot spot’ of difficulty for many students. Fractions and Decimals Online Interview ( secure website. Back to Top
1:1 implementation This week I will have the opportunity to work with a school that has implemented a pilot 1:1 program while simultaneously focusing on implementing inquiry based instruction. Last year I had the opportunity to work with a group of their teachers as they planned to make this change to their learning environment. According to early reports, things have gone successfully thus far. Their implementation was different than the ways that many schools implement 1:1, but it is a model others should consider.
Testing is killing learning It’s called a “prep rally.” This week, New York public school students are taking their standardized tests, in line with the national Common Core Learning Standards. Last week, the principal of my third grader’s progressive, learn-by-doing school sent home a letter about the “overemphasis on assessments and the unintended consequences of using state tests to promote students and evaluate school,” a letter in which she promised the education our students receive there “cannot be measured by a single test score.” And the next day, the faculty shepherded the entire student body into the gym to cheer for the students to “Do your best” and sing, to the tune of “Ghostbusters,” that they were “test crushers.” The rally may have been a well-intentioned attempt to defuse students’ pre-test jitters. Unnervingly, it was a scene being played out in other schools all around the country, as they too have prepared their students for a series of tests many have been practicing for since September.
Word Problems Worksheets | Dynamically Created Word Problems Dynamically Created Word Problems Here is a graphic preview for all of the word problems worksheets. You can select different variables to customize these word problems worksheets for your needs. The word problems worksheets are randomly created and will never repeat so you have an endless supply of quality word problems worksheets to use in the classroom or at home. These word problems worksheets are a great resource for children in 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade. Click here for a Detailed Description of all the Word Problems Worksheets. Quick Link for All Word Problems Worksheets Click the image to be taken to that Word Problems Worksheet. Detailed Description for All Word Problems Worksheets Words to Symbols Handout This Word Problems Worksheet will produce a great handout to help students learn the symbols for different words and phrases in word problems. One Step Equation Word Problems These equations worksheets will produce one step word problems. Adding U.S. U.S. U.S. U.S.
Professional Development for Teachers with PEBC Professional Learning 7 Games for Practicing Math Facts 1. Speed Racers What they’ll practice: Identifying odd and even numbers What they’ll need: One deck of cards per pair How to play: Students should remove all face cards and divide the deck in half. Students flip over cards one by one to make two piles: odds and evens. 2. What they’ll practice: Basic math facts What they’ll need: Chalkboard or interactive whiteboard, two flashlights (one with colored cellophane wrapped around the top to distinguish between teams) How to play: Before class begins, list several numbers on the board (either in rows or random order). 3. What they’ll practice: Addition, subtraction What they’ll need: One deck of cards for every three students (face cards are worth 11) How to play: Two players are the “soldiers” and one player is the “general.” The general (the only one who can see both cards) adds the two numbers together and says the sum aloud. 4. What they’ll practice: Coin values, addition, subtraction How to play: Stagger buckets under the chalkboard. 5. 6. 7.
The 10 Best Maths Teaching Resource Websites A collection of fantastic teaching resource websites that every maths teacher must have in their bookmarks: 1. TES Connect Thousands of maths teaching resources available for free download. The resources are rated by their users which ensures the best ones appear at the top of your search. 2. A teaching resource for every topic! 3. Free interactive teaching resources that are specifically designed to be suitable for an investigative style of teaching. 4. Set up by an Advanced Skills Teacher whilst on a year-long sabbatical in Australia, this is a fantastic site for finding resources whether you are a teacher, pupil or parent. 5. The ‘maths e-library’ houses a brilliant selection of teaching resources including all the SMILE Mathematics cards available for free download. 6. An interactive online lesson and test for every topic taught in secondary school mathematics. 7. A collection of worksheets all organised by level. 8. 9. Investigations, games, revision tests and free worksheets. 10.
Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa A Must-Have Model For 1:1 Success In Schools Easier as it would be to pretend otherwise, the truth is that integrating mobile technology into a school is not a ‘one size fits all’ sort of thing. That said, there are some basic principles which I think probably stand true for all schools going on this journey. This graphic illustrates the model which I think any school would benefit from understanding if not following. Why? To explain it briefly I believe that there needs to be a vision for WHY you are embarking upon this project (I will discuss this briefly later). This WHY will be different for each school and that is how it should be. Necessary Collaboration The Principal and the Lead Teacher need to share this vision. I have deliberately labeled a ‘Lead Teacher’ and not ‘Head of ICT’ and to me it is absolutely essential that the Network Manager and the Lead Teacher are different people as the roles are ridiculously different. Training The next step is to train up a core set of teachers who will fly the flag for you.