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.
How Do We Know When Students Are Engaged? (Updated 11/2013) Educational author and former teacher, Dr. Michael Schmoker shares in his book, Results Now, a study that found of 1,500 classrooms visited, 85 percent of them had engaged less than 50 percent of the students. So, how do they know if a student is engaged? Teacher-Directed Learning You will see students... Paying attention (alert, tracking with their eyes) Taking notes (particularly Cornell) Listening (as opposed to chatting, or sleeping) Asking questions (content related, or in a game, like 21 questions or I-Spy) Responding to questions (whole group, small group, four corners, Socratic Seminar) Following requests (participating, Total Physical Response (TPR), storytelling, Simon Says) Reacting (laughing, crying, shouting, etc.) Student-Directed Learning You see students individually or in small groups... Activity and Ownership I believe that the majority of teachers pick up on the audience cues as they direct-teach and can tell if a student is not interested or not engaged.
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.
Search, Collect, and Share | SMILE 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 Online Maths Activities Posted by Mrs Kathleen Morris on Friday, August 31st 2012 We had a numeracy curriculum day at my school today and I was asked to present a workshop on online maths sites. The audience was diverse with teachers from all grade levels as well as CRTs (casual replacement teachers) and student teachers. I began by giving a few tips for using online maths sites. 1. Think of the learning intention first. 2. 3. 4. 5. I shared one or two examples of maths resources that could be used for all four areas of our maths lesson structure. 1. A + Click: This site has quick activities for all age groups to develop logical reasoning and creative thinking. 2. Virtual Manipulatives: A simple alternative to using the maths tools on the IWB software which I know many teachers find frustrating. 3. Sqworl: A great visual way to put together a collection of maths activities for students to use on their computers. 4. Participants were given time to play and find resources that would be useful in their classroom.
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.