Maths for High Schools

In my searchings for something interesting to tell you about, I found this Maths site that high school maths teachers and pupils might find interesting. There are a huge selection of material to choose from :-Algebra, Money, Trigonometry, and even Calculus. When you need a break there are even games for you to try out that use maths skills. Hope you find this useful. http://www.intmath.com/

Poetry Ideas

I have included so many sites linked to Maths, so it's time for a change. I love this site, and have used many of these ideas successfully with Primary School children. Most children find poetry extremely difficult, but with these guidelines it is possible for them to create poems that they can be proud of. Click on http://teacherweb.com/TX/Cadwallader/CChavez/faq1.stm#q1 There are 9 different types of poems discussed, with detailed instructions on how to go about creating them. There is also a section with links to other relevant sites. Let me know what you think!

Percentages

A fun way to teach percentages is to go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/maths/activities/percentages.shtml The children have to follow instructions to lay out a park using specific percentages. When task one is completed successfully they then have to do a similar task using decimals.The third task involves designing the park using fractions. The programme continues with other tasks involving percentages.

This programmes is suitable for learners in grades 3 to 5, depending on their abilities. I think it is a wonderful way of teaching percentages because it is so visual, and the children can be involved. Have fun.

Estimating angles

Innovations learning is a website developed and designed in association with Hampshire Schools. Click on http://www.innovationslearning.co.uk/subjects/maths/activities/year6/angles/home.asp and it will take you to a game used to estimate angles. It involves a flying saucer that flies by. You have to guess the angle that you aim the laser to shoot it down - use the plus and minus buttons to adjust the angle of the laser and press fire when you are ready. Each time you shoot the laser you receive 10 points, but lose 5 points each time you miss. The instructions are very simple and it is suitable for junior primary and grade 4 pupils.

Quote for January 2008

"The aim of education should be to teach us rather how to think, than what to think--rather to improve our minds, so as to enable us to think for ourselves, than to load the memory with thoughts of other men." - Bill Beattie