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 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.
Interactive Feedback available here.
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ⓘ To be able to add changes, please make a copy of the Google Sheet.
ⓘ Any problems? I’m happy to help - please add your comment directly on Google Sheet.
The app projects the flashcards with the vocabulary words, test questions or other items. The key feature of this app is that it combines the questions with a random student name generator.
You can create your own flashcards or download pre-made ones.
The app doesn’t require installation and it’s very easy to use.
Key Features:
▸ Desktop Flashcard App which helps to increase Student Participation
▸ Random Student Name Generator
▸ Memorising Student Names and Faces
▸ Timer
The purpose of using #GoForItApp is to provide active participation for all students as well as to allow the teacher to see how many students were correct and confident. On the other hand, students feel that the randomised name generator is a much fairer process than the classic “hand raising”.
What do you need to get started:
▸ Access to a computer and the Internet
▸ PDF registers from SIMS (an example of a class register is included, so you will be able to test the app straight away).
▸ PDFs containing images (.jpg or .png)
▸ Mini-whiteboards
Do you have any questions for me?
Let’s chat here
ⓘ To test the app along with a starter activity, look for Compatible with #GoForItApp resources and #GoForItStarters here. You can also create your own starters - more info in Helpful Tips.
ⓘ If you have access and use Mathsbox resources, there are also compatible with #GoForItApp.
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 is a simple and effective flashcard tool which helps you to learn hundreds students’ names in few days rather than few weeks or months. The app doesn’t require installation and it’s very easy to use.
What do you need to get started:
▸ Access to a computer and the Internet
▸ Pdf registers from SIMS (an example of a class register is included, so you will be able to test the app straight away).
The app also includes:
▸ Random Student Name Generator
▸ Timer
Be prepared for student comments on your strong memory skills!
Do you have any questions for me?
Let’s chat 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.
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
This is a quick way of assessing your students' knowledge and understanding of a key skill of finding the gradient and y-intercept in an equation of a straight line y=mx+c and formulating the equation given a graph (2 versions).
Good resource that can be used for classroom management and encouragement,
as well as to make the skills you are developing in a lesson explicit to students.
There are 21 small stickers to a page with two starting points for your feedback comment:
“This is good work because…” and "To make it even better, next time…"
Please print on L7160 address labels sheets (63.5 x 38.1 mm).
Good resource that can be used for classroom management and encouragement, as well as to make the skills you are developing in a lesson explicit to students.
There are 21 small stickers to a page with two starting points for your feedback comment:
“This is good work because…” and "To make it even better, next time…"
Please print on L7160 address labels sheets (63.5 x 38.1 mm).
This is a quick way to assess your students’ knowledge and understanding of algebra notation and its’ rules. There are two versions available: no-colour and colour cards. Colour can help to match the cards, however they can be sorted in more than one way. Great opportunity for a discussion!
ⓘ For more ideas, visit @theeducatorslist or my list of topics