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January 22, 2020
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Mathematics as a Learner

“Mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.” –Albert Einstien Mathematics was always a strong subject of mine throughout primary school and secondary school. That does not mean I am saying it was easy. I worked hard to pass all my maths tests and get every answer right in the workbooks. Those SHM …

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January 22, 2020
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Mathematics as a Learner

“Mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.” –Albert Einstien Mathematics was always a strong subject of mine throughout primary school and secondary school. That does not mean I am saying it was easy. I worked hard to pass all my maths tests and get every answer right in the workbooks. Those SHM …

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January 21, 2020
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My Maths Experience

As a pupil, I generally enjoyed maths as a subject. Although I didn’t find it particularly easy, I found joy in the achievement of working out a problem and finding the answer and experimenting with different ways of  solving a problem, figuring out what worked best for me. As I worked my way through school, … Continue reading My Maths Experience Continue reading

January 21, 2020
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My Maths Experience

As a pupil, I generally enjoyed maths as a subject. Although I didn’t find it particularly easy, I found joy in the achievement of working out a problem and finding the answer and experimenting with different ways of  solving a problem, figuring out what worked best for me. As I worked my way through school, … Continue reading My Maths Experience Continue reading

February 3, 2019
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ICT – 2. input and TDT 2

We started the second input for ICT by watching a video to really understand how professional animations are made. It was incredible and mind-blowing to see how many pictures are needed for each second of the video. Our task was to create an animation in a program called “Zu3D” using a camera, a microphone for […] Continue reading

February 3, 2019
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Maths – 3. input – TDT

After the third input, which focused on mental maths, our task was to investigate some mental maths materials. As a group, we found most of them very practical, useful and beneficial. I will use a lot of them in the classroom to enhance and promote understanding and problem-solving skills. The “counters” is a great way […] Continue reading

January 31, 2019
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Features of a Good Science Lesson

Develop citizenship skills through providing opportunities to develop respect and learn to care for living things. They become responsible citizens. A good lesson is one that helps children to develop Investigative work through engaging them in the work that is being presented, this can be helped by carrying out tests, recording results and by drawing […] Continue reading

January 27, 2019
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ICT – 1.input and TDT 1

The first input on ICT focused on the combination of music and creation of an animation. I found it really interesting to link the ICT to another subject of the curriculum. I believe that children would find it very exciting and enjoyable to create an animation based on a piece of music. It allows them […] Continue reading

January 27, 2019
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Dance – 1. input and TDT 1

During the first input, we were given many tips on how to teach dance in primary schools. However, these tips can be applied not only when teaching dancing. A teacher can play some music in the background (music videos) while children are entering the classroom. This will set the mood and it might get children […] Continue reading

January 24, 2019
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ICT Input

During the ICT workshops we explored animation with simple 2d shapes and then 3d models, all using the simple software of ZU3d. I felt right at home with this input. Creativity involving technology is something I really enjoy. I find that these creative projects can really help pupils work together in a way where every […] Continue reading

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