Mathematics, Term 1
Mathematics in Year 5 explores many topics and skills that students will need for future grades, which makes it extremely important that my students gain this foundational understanding. This term in Mathematics, our main focus comes from the Australian Curriculum which explores the use of:
Construct displays, including column graphs, dot plots and tables, appropriate for data type, with and without the use of digital technologies(ACMSP119)
I have designed a short PowToon video that explores the use of ICT in this part of the curriculum.
You may have noticed that I referenced an educational theorist Howard Gardner in this video. If you would like to know more about his work, and how his multiple intelligences relate to ICT, please follow this link, I found it really helpful.
Continuing the exploration into ICT in mathematics, you would have seen in the video that my students will be using iPads during class time. In relation to the topic, my students will be using an iPad app called 'Teaching Graphs'. This is an interactive, easy-to-use app that is designed for students aged 9-11. This allows them to create a full range of their own graphs and tables. I have integrated a sideshow of photos below of the apps interface and features. By asking students to use this app, this is amplifying their learning.
I have been in contact with Aleesha Kondys, the apps owner and creator. She has a bachelor of education, a bachelor of arts and is completing her masters in education. She has designed this app, and many more with background knowledge of education and ensures it is a great resource to use in the classroom. I have been extremely lucky as she has given me permission to use this slideshow of photos of the app to be able to show you the apps functions.
I have been in contact with Aleesha Kondys, the apps owner and creator. She has a bachelor of education, a bachelor of arts and is completing her masters in education. She has designed this app, and many more with background knowledge of education and ensures it is a great resource to use in the classroom. I have been extremely lucky as she has given me permission to use this slideshow of photos of the app to be able to show you the apps functions.
Header Photo: Digital Graph |
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