
The Children's Theatre Ed Pack (2007)
Mathematics - Page One
Yummy Fractions
Main idea: Demonstrating understanding of fractions of a whole and of a set
Outcomes:
N2.1 Understands the part/whole and set/subset nature of fractions
WM2.2 Represents mathematical questions using pictures
Internet Links:
http://www.primarygames.com/fractions/start.htm Interactive activity where students identify sections remaining in circular pizzas
http://www.aaamath.com/fra.html Comprehensive site on fractions and includes interactive activities where students identify fractions of a whole set
http://www.nzmaths.co.nz/Number/operating%20units/Getting%20Partial.htm Useful site for further teaching ideas about fractions
Miss Severity’s Class goes to the Circus
Main Idea: Counting multiples to solve a problem (Patterns & organised lists)
Outcomes:
N2.1 “skip” counts multiple of 20c, 30c, 50c & $2
N2.4 Recognises patterns in multiples of 20c, 30c, 50c & $2
CD2.2 Uses organised lists to record data (running totals)
WM2.2 Identifies questions that need to be asked to help solve a mathematical problem
Resources:
Calculator may be required to assist students with counting on. Alternatively use a 100 chart
Internet Links:
http://www.myschoolonline.com/page/0.1871.21904-175851-24-15615.00.html
Interactive activity placing multiples of 2, 5, 10 in order to 100.
http://www.myschoolonline.com/page/0.1871.21904-175851-24-15721.00html
Excellent interactive activity where students use logic to guess the computer’s number
http://www.quia.com/pop/35343.html;
Interactive activity where students select the next number in a counting pattern
http://standards.nctm.org/document/eexamples/chap4/4.5/index.htm#applet
Interactive activity with an online calculator and 100 grid. Students can easil;y (and graphically) explore the constant function of a calculator while investigating multiples as counting patterns