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Money
Why Students Will Love This Lesson
Students will find the Money lesson exciting and relevant as it connects math to real-life situations. By working with money, they will engage in practical activities that make learning enjoyable. The mental warm-up, where they determine the possible amounts Anya could have with two identical coins, sparks curiosity and sets the stage for the lesson. As they explore finding totals and checking calculations, students will appreciate the hands-on approach of selecting items from a café menu. This interactive component not only reinforces their understanding of addition and subtraction but also encourages teamwork and discussion among peers. Overall, this lesson makes math fun and applicable to everyday life.
Sample Questions
If Anya has two coins of 5p each, what total amount does she have?
From the café menu, if you choose a drink for £1.50 and a snack for £2.00, what is your total spend?
What are the four different combinations of items you could choose to find out the highest and lowest amount spent?
Benefits to Teachers
Real-World Application: The focus on money helps students understand the importance of math in everyday life, making learning more meaningful.
Clear Learning Objectives: The lesson objectives guide teachers in assessing student understanding of calculations and problem-solving with money.
Interactive Activities: By choosing from a café menu, students are engaged in hands-on learning, which promotes collaboration and discussion.
Enhanced Problem-Solving Skills: The word problems encourage critical thinking and help students develop strategies for solving mathematical challenges.
In summary, this lesson not only teaches students essential money skills but also builds their confidence in using math in practical situations. They will leave with a better understanding of how to calculate totals and check their work, making math feel more approachable and enjoyable.
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I love to work through SATs papers are part of my revision program. These two PowerPoints are designed for whole class interaction. All the students need are some whiteboards. Each question is immediately followed by its answer.
This has lots of motivational and organisational benefits. The first is the students get immediate feedback on their ideas and misconceptions, without needing to wait until the end of a test. It also means different students can explain each of their solving strategies to the class and help everyone become more effective learners.
As the answers are straight after the questions, it is possible to simply use these PowerPoints for 5 minutes a day and still get the full benefit as all the questions are immediately solved. This is also a nice way of tutoring students at home. The tutor can then focus on the areas the students to need to work harder in.