This is a whole class activity which is based on maths vocabulary. Perfect to do in small groups (2-4 pupils per group). The worksheet consists 22 questions including words such as integers, digits, radius, perimeter, square numbers etc.
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Useful for creating maths teaching materials when the software does not contain mathematical symbols or they are difficult to use.
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Puzzle-based learning? No worries - use this activity that promotes problem-solving skills in maths!
This puzzle is inspired by artist Piet Mondrian. The challenge is to divide a square in a way that will create the smallest possible difference between the area of the largest and the smallest rectangle. The rules are:
1 The square must be entirely covered by unique rectangles.
2 All rectangle edge lengths must be whole numbers.
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ⓘ For reference, here’s the Youtube video about this challenge:
The Mondrian Squares Puzzle
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This resource is suitable to use with #GoForItApp.
Using this app you can transform classic questions into a fun, whole class activity.
▸ Upload the worksheet to #GoForItApp available here to be able to display the questions on your whiteboard.
▸ When going through the questions, use a class register together with your activity to increase student participation.
▸ If you find that you want to amend the starter, you can do it using the PowerPoint version - it’s a really easy process - you can find more information in Helpful Tips
▸ You can upload more than one starter based on a current lesson or a series of previous lessons. A variety of topics will increase students’ fluency. More starters you can find here
This is a geometric puzzle which challenge you to repeat the patterns without lifting the pen from the paper and tracing the same line more than once. Is there a way of knowing whether a puzzle is possible to complete? There is:) It’s called Euler walk or rule. Answers available. Enjoy!
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Do you want to take your activities to the next level?
Using #GoForItApp you can transform classic questions into a fun, whole class activity.
More starters you can find here
▸ Upload the worksheet to #GoForItApp available here to be able to display the questions on your whiteboard.
▸ When going through the questions, use a class register together with your activity to increase student participation.
▸ If you find that you want to amend the starter, you can do it using the PowerPoint version - it’s a really easy process - you can find more information in Helpful Tips
▸ You can upload more than one starter based on a current lesson or a series of previous lessons. A variety of topics will increase students’ fluency.
This resource is suitable to use with my app, GoForIt.
Using the app you can transform classic questions into a fun, whole class activity.
Here is a way how maths teachers use #GoForItApp for fun and interactive starters:
▸ Upload the worksheet to #GoForItApp here to be able to display the questions on your white board.
▸ When going through the questions, use a class register together with your activity to increase student participation. Students will be more attentive to answering the question if their name is displayed.
▸ If you find that you want to amend the starter, you can do it using the PowerPoint version - it’s a really easy process - you can find more information in Helpful Tips.
▸ You can upload more than one starter activity based on a current lesson or a series of previous lessons. A variety of topics will increase students’ fluency.
This resource is suitable to use with #GoForItApp.
Using this app you can transform classic questions into a fun, whole class activity.
▸ Upload the worksheet to #GoForItApp available here to be able to display the questions on your whiteboard.
▸ When going through the questions, use a class register together with your activity to increase student participation.
▸ If you find that you want to amend the starter, you can do it using the PowerPoint version - it’s a really easy process - you can find more information in Helpful Tips
▸ You can upload more than one starter based on a current lesson or a series of previous lessons. A variety of topics will increase students’ fluency. More starters you can find here
Did you know that a classic game Rock Paper Scissors can be improved? This is the case for Winning at Rock Paper Scissors.
#1 Round
▸Let your class play as they wish.
#2 Round
▸Ask half of your class to follow two new rules which are:
If you lose: Play the thing that didn’t come up.
If you win: Play the thing that they played with.
Print the rules and give them to one player from each pair.
#3 Round
▸Record the score for each pair and reveal the rules or present the video
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ⓘ The activity improves working memory and attention.