Here is the third in our series of Algebra Tiles videos.  This video continues on from the previous one, looking at the effective use of Algebra Tiles in solving equations.

Here is the second in our series of Algebra Tiles video tutorials – Expressions and Equations.  The series is relevant for both primary and secondary colleagues who are interested in their use.

 

fractions lesson 1

fractions lesson 2

fractions lesson 3

fractions lesson 4

Cuisenaire guidance re digital lessons – fractions

Here is the first in our series of progressive video tutorials on the use of Algebra Tiles.

Synopsis of Story
Perry the Penguin needs 9 clams to buy an ice scooter – but he’s not very good at saving. As Perry earns, spends, finds, loses, and borrows clams, a simple line graph demonstrates the concept of negative numbers

(suitable  for P4/P5)

Less Than Zero lesson plan

Story synopsis

With ten in the bed, it’s a bit of a squeeze!  Roll over, roll over!  But the little one gets cold all alone, and soon all ten are snuggled up and fast asleep. Children will love reading this famous rhyme and shouting out the crash, thud and bump noises – (suitable for Early Level)

Ten in the Bed lesson plan

Here is a link to our new video tutorial – An Introduction to Choral Counting.

Choral counting is a fantastic activity that develops a learners’ understanding of counting.

 

Synopsis of story
​Ma has made a dozen delicious cookies. It should be plenty for her two children. But then the doorbell rings – and rings and rings.Each ring of the doorbell brings more friends to share the delicious cookies Ma has made.

The Doorbell Rang lesson plan

The Doorbell Rang Record Sheet

Please  find a short video explaining the background and rational of using Maths Through Stories, as a powerful way and engaging way to  teach Mathematical concepts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p909rH21A74

Mama Bear wants to make her special Blue Ribbon Blueberry Pie, but it’s up to her four cubs to gather enough nuts, berries and seeds. Three of the cubs go at it with gusto, adding up their treasures by arranging them in groups of tens and ones. But they don’t have enough! Will their little sister – the one who spent the afternoon skipping, running and turning cartwheels – come through and save the day? Learning how to regroup numbers is essential for solving more advanced addition problems

Please find lesson plans to accompany ‘A Fair Bear Share’ to share with your learners

A Fair Bear Share

 

 

Please find a set of lesson plans to accompany the Cuisenaire video tutorial.  We attach also guidance on  how to deliver the lessons digitally to your learners.

Cuisenaire guidance re digital lessons

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