Welcome to 2024

January 22, 2024

Purpose

What?

Copy this into your Maths book (be visually creative)

If it is to be,
It is up to me.
If it is to be,
It is up to we.

Think about:

  1. What is it?
  2. What might be expected to achieve it?

Why?

Class purpose, expectations, & routines


Purpose

Today

WALT/WILF equivalent

  • You
  • Expectations and routines
  • Mathematics
  • What's next?

Playing Number Scrabble

What?

  1. Random group allocation
  2. Learn to play Number Scrabble
  3. Use mathematics to develop winning strategies
  4. Play 3 rounds in group
  5. Discuss, return to 3

Why?

  • Establish routines
  • What is mathematics?
  • When will I use it?

Group allocation and task

Your turn

  1. Break into your groups

    Do not move tables

  2. Play 3 rounds of 15 (round robin)

    Non-player observes and records

  3. Discuss

    What mathematics did you use (if any)?

  4. Class Identify good strategies

Magic Squares

Introduce magic squares

Mathematics?

What is it? When will we use it?

Goompi Model