These websites sound fantastic, as they allow students to select and explore tools in a hands on way, which can support understanding and lead to lightbulb moments. As Dorothy said, choosing games with a clear learning purpose is key for effective teaching. I hadn’t considered using Scratch in Maths before, but I’ll definitely be incorporating it into my planning. I’ll also be sharing these sites with my syndicate!
Jacob’s toolkit will be something that I watch on my next release day as our class has been using Adobe express during reading. Another great tool to reinforce maths in a fun and creative way.
These prompts are a great reminder of the importance of digging deeper into conceptual understanding.
A great outline as to how geometry fits in both the Manaiakalani pillars of practice and the refreshed NZ curriculum.
Kia ora Andrea,
ReplyDeleteLove how you’re thinking about purposeful digital tools and planning to share them with your team, along with other MPI resources! Using Scratch in maths is such a cool idea, definitely reach out to your school’s ICF if you want support getting started. Awesome to see how you're connecting your professional learning to a deeper understanding of the refreshed curriculum and effective practices. Looking forward to hearing how Geometry learning unfolds in your classroom:)
Nga mihi nui,
Elena