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DIY World Records 24 Reviews

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Kerry J
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? There were many rich mathmatical tasks with all the different types of measurement that was needed. It led to lots of different investigations as to the 'best' measurement unit (and also the important of precision)
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
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Neutral
Very Successful
What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? I will do this kit again as part as a rich measurement math unit.
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
Very Low
Neutral
Very High
What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Creative, Thinking, Fun
What was the most unique record achieved and why? fastest matchbox car to cross the classroom. We had to have so many discussions around the criteria, after so much discussion it was amazing how interpretations could bend, which led to more discussion, which led to more attempts and modifications. So much thinking!
How many new DIY World Records did your class create?
5 or less
15
25+
How likely are you to teach this kit again in the future?
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Very likely
What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? English, P.E., Health, science
“This kit was fabulous, providing some great across curiculum learning for students. We really liked investigating what World Records exist, and creating our own. The superlative lesson that supported the learners vocabulary to create a world record was particulary benefical for the ESOL learners in the class, and set us up to have all the componets of a great record. Most importantly this kit was FUN!”
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Posted 11 months ago
Tracey M
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Supported learning in measurement and statistics.
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
Not Successful At All
Neutral
Very Successful
What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? It could be used once a year. Athletics for example.
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
Very Low
Neutral
Very High
What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Interesting, relevant, engaging.
What was the most unique record achieved and why? Pretty typical results for high jump and long jump. Nothing unusual.
How many new DIY World Records did your class create?
5 or less
15
25+
How likely are you to teach this kit again in the future?
Not likely
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Very likely
What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Writing up a stat investigation. Literacy and oral anguage.
“Another practical and engaging kit thank you. It tied in nicely to the Olympic Games. It encouraged physical activity and creativity. It was well supported with the lesson planning and the resources that came with it.”
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Posted 11 months ago
Tasha G
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? This kit linked very well to our Measurement unit and they were able to explore appropriate units of measurement and practise measuring accurately.
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
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Neutral
Very Successful
What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We explored existing world records in the Guiness Books of World Records and it would be interesting to extend upon this kit by exploring the stories behind some of the more bizarre records created around the world.
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
Very Low
Neutral
Very High
What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Fun, interactive, competitive
What was the most unique record achieved and why? The most one-handed cartwheels completed within five minutes while rubbing their belly with the second hand.
How many new DIY World Records did your class create?
5 or less
15
25+
How likely are you to teach this kit again in the future?
Not likely
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Very likely
What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Writing (superlatives), Inquiry (following our unit on Olympic values), Maths (measurement).
“My students were very excited by the premise of this kit - to create their own world records. The World Record Secret Formula was easy for my students to understand and follow. They loved coming up with creative ideas for each part of their world record title and had a blast with their world record attempts. The recording cards, timers, tapes and badges added a brilliant touch of authority and authenticity to the whole experience and the flags were a wonderful way to display the results. A great kit that I will definitely use again!”
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Posted 11 months ago
Rana F
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Children explored concepts about measurement - time, length, recording time and distance.
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
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Neutral
Very Successful
What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Lots of discussion about rules and fair testing as well as sentence structure - parts of speech.
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
Very Low
Neutral
Very High
What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Exciting, encouraging, fun
What was the most unique record achieved and why? Moving rubber duckies from one pond to another using chopsticks. It was hilarious to watch and do.
How many new DIY World Records did your class create?
5 or less
15
25+
How likely are you to teach this kit again in the future?
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Very likely
What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Health- fine motor skills, social skills, key competencies, literacy, maths, te reo Māori
“The kit was awesome and filled with great resources. Ngā tamariki loved coming up with challenges and enjoyed discussing fair testing and standards.”
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Posted 11 months ago
Sophia S
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Lots of measurement but also thinking about how to make things measurable and comparable.
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
Not Successful At All
Neutral
Very Successful
What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Looking at training plans and way to make self improvement goals.
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
Very Low
Neutral
Very High
What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Fun, engaging and unique.
What was the most unique record achieved and why? The most netball goals scored in 5 minutes, using one hand while singing a song. It took a while for the students to get the idea of making this goal unique, they were set on doing a goal shooting record.
How many new DIY World Records did your class create?
5 or less
15
25+
How likely are you to teach this kit again in the future?
Not likely
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Very likely
What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? English and HPE
“My students were excited to try out all the activities. I used it primarily as a maths activity, however it was great how it bought in English and science concepts as well.”
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Posted 11 months ago
Jacqui H
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Measurement, time.
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
Not Successful At All
Neutral
Very Successful
What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? To use ideas like the ones in the kit in future maths activities.
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
Very Low
Neutral
Very High
What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Interactive, fun, engaging.
What was the most unique record achieved and why? Hopping for the length of the turf while barking, measured in time.
How many new DIY World Records did your class create?
5 or less
15
25+
How likely are you to teach this kit again in the future?
Not likely
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Very likely
What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Inquiry.
“Lots of really engaging activities to take part in. The tamariki really enjoyed coming up with their own world record ideas.”
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Posted 11 months ago
Kirstie D
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Learners had to count and measure.
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
Not Successful At All
Neutral
Very Successful
What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Measurement
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
Very Low
Neutral
Very High
What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Engaging, Exciting, Different
What was the most unique record achieved and why? Sorry I can't remember.
How many new DIY World Records did your class create?
5 or less
15
25+
How likely are you to teach this kit again in the future?
Not likely
Likely
Very likely
What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Research, Reading
“This was a well-resourced kit and a really engaging kit for learners. We are in a collaborative learning hub and this unit worked really well in collaborative teaching too.”
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Posted 11 months ago
Kate M
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Measurements and statistics
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
Not Successful At All
Neutral
Very Successful
What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Science and verifiable evidence
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
Very Low
Neutral
Very High
What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Silly, creative, fun
What was the most unique record achieved and why? How many meters can you catapult a piece of paper with one eye open
How many new DIY World Records did your class create?
5 or less
15
25+
How likely are you to teach this kit again in the future?
Not likely
Likely
Very likely
What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Math, literacy and topic inquiry
“Great kit! The kids really enjoyed testing their records”
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Posted 11 months ago
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