Monday, November 19, 2012
Time
This website, http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/time/index.htm, is quite useful for you to revise on your knowledge of 12 hour clock and 24 hour clock.
Enjoy.
P.S: Have you watched this video on Hickory Dickory Dock? It's so cute!
Enjoy.
P.S: Have you watched this video on Hickory Dickory Dock? It's so cute!
Fractions Activity
During this holiday,
You may wish to create your own Fractionpillar
or
a picture using 1cm square grids (printable at http://www.teachervision.fen.com/tv/printables/allynbacon/JVW_3_5_blm_08.pdf)
Have fun!
P.S: Have you read about the Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins?
You may wish to create your own Fractionpillar
a picture using 1cm square grids (printable at http://www.teachervision.fen.com/tv/printables/allynbacon/JVW_3_5_blm_08.pdf)
Have fun!
P.S: Have you read about the Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins?
Math Videos
Ever been to Popular bookshop and seen those videos playing in the shop where a teacher is teaching the viewers Mathematics concepts? Those videos may cost a bomb if you want to buy all to learn. Now, there is a cheaper free alternative for you. The Math Playground consists of a number of Mathematics topics with videos explaining the concepts in details. Have fun watching those videos! ^_^
Tessellation!
Let's express our creativity and use tessellation to create an artwork on this website, http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Tessellate/! Have fun!
Our Pizzas
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You may try to create your own cute pizza poster like my students did. They really enjoyed creating their own stories about their lunch/dinner.
Abacus: Mystery of the Beads
Seen some abacus lying at the Math corner? How many of you exactly know how to use it?
If you are really interested, this website, http://webhome.idirect.com/~totton/abacus/, has detailed explanation with pictures to guide you.
Enjoy learning!
If you are really interested, this website, http://webhome.idirect.com/~totton/abacus/, has detailed explanation with pictures to guide you.
Enjoy learning!
Animated Educational Sites
BrainPOP creates animated educational content that engages both YOU and me! Whenever I play any videos from BrainPOP, my students will be very engaged and entertained as well. Don't you just love exploring the mysteries of life with Tim and Moby?
You may wish to visit BrainPOP Jr. too to join Annie and Moby in the learning of Math!
^_^
Shall we KENKEN?
KENKEN is a puzzle I'm absolutely loving and obsessed with recently.
It is like an improvised version of sudoku. It can be as challenging as you want them to be. With determination, you will conquer them in no time. For a beginner, you may wish to start with a 3x3 puzzle first. Make it a daily challenge for yourself! What are you waiting for? Go to KENKEN website to play NOW!
It is like an improvised version of sudoku. It can be as challenging as you want them to be. With determination, you will conquer them in no time. For a beginner, you may wish to start with a 3x3 puzzle first. Make it a daily challenge for yourself! What are you waiting for? Go to KENKEN website to play NOW!
Angry Birds = Math?
Everyone knows Angry Birds, one of the most successful applications / games.
"Players use a slingshot to launch birds at pigs stationed on or within various structures. The goal is to destroy all the pigs on the screen. If kids are that into it, let’s change it from a mindless game to a vehicle for learning math."
Credit: http://elevatedmath.com/blog/2011/09/07/angry-birds-can-teach-math/#more-1066
"Players use a slingshot to launch birds at pigs stationed on or within various structures. The goal is to destroy all the pigs on the screen. If kids are that into it, let’s change it from a mindless game to a vehicle for learning math."
Credit: http://elevatedmath.com/blog/2011/09/07/angry-birds-can-teach-math/#more-1066
Do you know that you are applying your knowledge of speed and angles when you are playing this game? It is interesting how we sometimes, unknowingly, apply our Mathematical knowledge, in areas we least expected such as games. ^_^
Some schools even used set Math questions on Angry Birds!
Credit: More samples of his students' work can be found in http://mravery.edublogs.org/2011/06/10/angrybirds/
Some schools even used set Math questions on Angry Birds!
Mr Avery even got his students to practice measuring angles by designing their own Angry Birds levels! What an exciting lesson it had been!
The Grouchy Ladybug
You can use this book not only for Mathematics. You can use it for other subjects too.
For example, Art lessons to make your own insects or even costume.
For example, English lessons where you can re-write your own story using new animals and describing the animals using new vocabulary and adjectives.
For example, Drama, performing a play just like the video.
For example, learning more about yourself by brainstorming a list of things that make you grouchy.
For example, Music, composing a song about the insects.
For example, Science, discussing the importance of ladybugs to our environment or body parts of a ladybug.
P.S: The children performing are so cute! I can't help but to watch it again and again. =D
Did anyone put a Math Curse on YOU?
This is my all-time favourite children's picture book written by Jon Scieszka and illustrated by Lane Smith. This book tells the story of a student who is cursed by the way Mathematics works in everyday life. The exciting part is the solving of the problems raised and you can check your solution against the answers located at the back cover of the book! It's like going on an adventure together with her! ^_^
Interesting Math Websites!
Making use of the resources online meaningfully can definitely assist you in learning some of the Mathematical concepts.
There are some very interesting website I would like to recommend you.
1. Math is Fun - There are lessons, worksheets and games on topics you learn from Primary 1 to 6! The lessons are easy to follow so do visit this website.
2. IXL - "Practice makes perfect, and IXL makes math practice fun! IXL allows teachers and parents to monitor the progress of their students and motivate them through interactive games and practice questions. Widely recognized as the Web's most comprehensive math site, IXL offers a dynamic and enjoyable environment for children to practice math."
3. Cool Math 4 Kids - A math site specially designed for what kids like and how they learn. Let's play and learn together. Don't miss it!
4. PrimaryGames.com - There are a lot of Math games on this website that can be downloaded and played on your computer. You do not have to worry about slow internet connection anymore.
Enjoy learning Math. ^_^
There are some very interesting website I would like to recommend you.
1. Math is Fun - There are lessons, worksheets and games on topics you learn from Primary 1 to 6! The lessons are easy to follow so do visit this website.
2. IXL - "Practice makes perfect, and IXL makes math practice fun! IXL allows teachers and parents to monitor the progress of their students and motivate them through interactive games and practice questions. Widely recognized as the Web's most comprehensive math site, IXL offers a dynamic and enjoyable environment for children to practice math."
3. Cool Math 4 Kids - A math site specially designed for what kids like and how they learn. Let's play and learn together. Don't miss it!
4. PrimaryGames.com - There are a lot of Math games on this website that can be downloaded and played on your computer. You do not have to worry about slow internet connection anymore.
Enjoy learning Math. ^_^
Using Tic-Tac-Toe to learn!
Using Tic-Tac-Toe to learn 3, 6 and 9 Times Table
Using Tic-Tac-Toe to learn 7 Times Table
Using Tic-Tac-Toe to learn 7 Times Table
Academics + Arcade = Fun Learning
Don't you just love to play and learn at the same time?
I'm sure you will fall in love with this website, Arcademics Skill Builders, where they deeply believe that "Academics + Arcade = Fun Learning".
You can test your mastery of a list of Mathematics concept (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Integers, Decimals, Money, Fractions, Ratios, Time and Algebra) in this website.
One of the popular games is the Multiplication Grand Prix.
You are going to apply your mastery of your times table in this game. What makes this more exciting is you can even invite your friends to join you for a friendly competition!
Remember to read the instructions carefully. Remember, practice makes perfect so the more you play, the better you will be with your times table. Have fun!
I'm sure you will fall in love with this website, Arcademics Skill Builders, where they deeply believe that "Academics + Arcade = Fun Learning".
You can test your mastery of a list of Mathematics concept (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division, Integers, Decimals, Money, Fractions, Ratios, Time and Algebra) in this website.
One of the popular games is the Multiplication Grand Prix.
You are going to apply your mastery of your times table in this game. What makes this more exciting is you can even invite your friends to join you for a friendly competition!
Remember to read the instructions carefully. Remember, practice makes perfect so the more you play, the better you will be with your times table. Have fun!
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Welcome
Welcome to the one and only Math blog of Qihua Primary School.
Do you know that Mathematics is around us? Why do we need to learn Mathematics?
We learn Math to enable us to apply the mathematics we have learnt to solve problems that arise from our daily life!
Now, you may ask where do we use Math in our daily lives. My answer is ... EVERYWHERE from home to school (other than Math classes) to supermarket to sports to games and even to travelling! Unbelievable?
For instance, at home, your mother needs to bake cupcakes.
What does she need? A recipe!
This involves her application of Math where she needs to read and measure the quantity of the ingredients.
For instance, at the supermarket,
For instance, for games,
see how "the basketball player Elton Brand describes how he became an NBA star, then presents a challenge about the math behind the perfect free throw shot."
Credit: http://www.thirteen.org/get-the-math/the-challenges/math-in-basketball/introduction/181/
Who uses Math then? EVERYONE ranging from your parents, your siblings, the cashier, your coach, your teachers (other than Math teachers), your friends and even YOU!
Lastly, have you thought of what you want to be when you grow up? Learning Mathematics well now may land you in the job you always wanted! ^_^
Do you know that Mathematics is around us? Why do we need to learn Mathematics?
We learn Math to enable us to apply the mathematics we have learnt to solve problems that arise from our daily life!
Now, you may ask where do we use Math in our daily lives. My answer is ... EVERYWHERE from home to school (other than Math classes) to supermarket to sports to games and even to travelling! Unbelievable?
For instance, at home, your mother needs to bake cupcakes.
What does she need? A recipe!
This involves her application of Math where she needs to read and measure the quantity of the ingredients.
For instance, at the supermarket,
A simple mental calculation can help to decide which is a better buy, thus helping us to save more money.
For instance, at the shop which is having a sale,
we need to calculate how much do the items cost after the discount.
For instance, for games,
see how "the basketball player Elton Brand describes how he became an NBA star, then presents a challenge about the math behind the perfect free throw shot."
Watch Get the Math: Math in Basketball: Introduction on PBS. See more from THIRTEEN Kids.
Credit: http://www.thirteen.org/get-the-math/the-challenges/math-in-basketball/introduction/181/
Who uses Math then? EVERYONE ranging from your parents, your siblings, the cashier, your coach, your teachers (other than Math teachers), your friends and even YOU!
Lastly, have you thought of what you want to be when you grow up? Learning Mathematics well now may land you in the job you always wanted! ^_^
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