Room 11 Years 1 & 2 Renmark Junior Primary 2007

Sorting Tangelos Posing a real problem – 1 bag of tangelos to be shared equally amongst room 11 children. But not everyone wanted one…… 1 bag = 27 divided between 20 students ?

Finding Common links ? Something that we can all do in a physical setting Concrete application An activity that will be stimulating and enjoyable with 1,2 or more children ! No need to reinvent the wheel. Find another activity with the same application ? Cookies on a plate? Using 20 counters Investigate it further…….

LESSON INFLUENCES * Use calculators * Make it a game that everyone can play in a group or as individuals * Build sense of ownership “ I am A mathamatician” Recording + - = x * Using other tools and physical activities to enhance learning styles * Visiting regularly - 5 to 10 minute demos as in threading * Building confidence to have a go ….. * Not to move too fast

Some of the activities so far…