Today, we had presented our blog to the class. Unfortunately, we couldn't open the link from the computer. We felt disappointed that we couldn't show it to our classmates because the link was very interesting and interactive. We had explored the web and we found that there are loads of games that teachers can use in teaching Mathematics to children. The bonus point about this link is that it does not only focus on Maths but also other field such as Science, general knowledge, games, quizzes and others.

-LinKS-

Here is the link to maths quiz for children:



http://www.quiz-tree.com/

http://funschool.kaboose.com/?g=pss_ds1&t=j&w=620&h=360

Interesting Links for Interactive and Fun Activities

It was a big relief that we had presented our topic successfully today. The topic of our presentation was 'Designing activities using geometry software'. Our friends found that the activiy that we presented was fun and gave them ideas about the relevance of using the software to teach certain topics of Mathematics.

Today, our lecturer introduced us with interactive activities that can be carried out in classrooms.

Here are some interesting links that we find very resourceful for Mathemmatics teachers. The websites contain interactive activities that are definitely fun and can attract pupils' interest:

-->http://www.cut-the-knot.org/Curriculum/index.shtml#mem

-->http://www.ct4me.net/math_projects.htm#AboutPBL

DESIGNING THE TASK..

In primary school context, this activity is applicable to be done in groups. For example, by exploring the Geometer SketchPad (GSP), the students can create any object (or maybe more) by using shapes (rectangles, squares, triangle, circle, etc.). Then, after they finished, the group will present and describe what are the shapes that they have used to create the objects. Therefore, through this GSP, the students are able to enhance deep understanding on the topic and expand their vocabulary on shapes. Besides, instead of listening to the instructions given by the teacher, this hands-on activity is more effective as the students can try by themselves and they will engage actively during teaching and learning process.

INSTRUCTIONS..

Step 1:
Run Geometer SketchPad (GSP).

Step 2:
Click 'Compass Tool' or 'Straightedge Tool' on your left to start creating objects.
E.g--> house, car, etc.

Step 3:
Once you have finished, you can change the colour and the width of the objects.

Step 4:
Click any line that you want to change the colour and the width.

Step 5:
Go to 'Display' and select your favourite colour and the type of the width you wish.

Step 6:
If you want to make the objects move, just click to the line that you want to move.

Step 7:
To do this, go to 'Selection Arrow Tool', then click 'Display' and select 'Animate'.

Designing task for geometry exploration using dynamic geometry software..

To get free demo download of Geometer Sketchpad (GSP), just click the link below:
1. http://www.chartwellyorke.com/sketchpad/gspdemos.html.

To explore more about GSP, kindly click the link
1.http://www.dynamicgeometry.com/General_Resources/Links.html
2.http://www.teacherlink.org/content/math/activities/sketchpadv4.html

interesting links related to GSP

1) To know more on "The Effects of Geometer’s Sketchpad and Graphic Calculator in the Malaysian Mathematics Classroom ", visit this link ---->

http://pppjj.usm.my/mojit/articles/pdf/August05/08-Fong-USM.pdf

2) To get the assess of various activities using GSP:

http://www.dynamicgeometry.com/General_Resources/Classroom_Activities.html