Teaching maths in a fun and creative way
It is a recognised fact that the way pupils are taught maths is a significant factor in their enjoyment of the subject and so it is important to teach maths in a fun and creative way throughout their school experience. With the increase in mathematical apps available currently it is possible to enthuse pupils by encouraging them to play mathematical games and puzzles either in class or for homework. Using something that is popular with the pupils as a vehicle for their learning means that the motivation of the children will be increased. A maths game or activity based around a cartoon character or a children’s film will immediately raise their interest level and make learning fun. If it is appropriate to take the children outside for a maths lesson the children will find this an exciting way to experience maths in the environment. Measuring the playground is a fun way to begin and objects collected from outside can be used as symbols to represent numbers when starting to learn about algebra. Children love a challenge so setting a problem solving task for the pupils such as a maths treasure hunt or team competition can inspire them to work hard […]
Read moreTips for parents – Doing science at home
When you have young children you may come across plenty of resources for helping your child with Maths or English however it can be harder to find things to be able to do some science with your children. Science can be so interesting and fun too so it’s a great thing to encourage your child to do. They will find that they are learning whilst having fun. Here’s an idea for an experiment you could try at home: Floating challenge – for this you will need a tank of water, or you could just fill up the sink or the bath. Ask your child to choose a selection of objects from around the house such as a piece of fruit, a toy car and a plastic cup. Then ask your child if they think each item will sink or float and why? You can then test the items and discuss why some things float and somethings sink regardless of their weight. A good way to demonstrate this is with tin foil, if its rolled into a ball it will sink, however if its made into the shape of a boat it will float. Playdoh works well too. You could then […]
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