How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students?
The kit components encouraged students to apply their mathematical and measurement skills to measure the records in a variety of ways. They needed a deep understanding of measurement concepts in order to plan out their records, because they needed to think about how they would measure it and make it fair. They needed to consider which tools would be most effective and what the most accurate way to measure would be.
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit?
We have extended the learning about adjectives and parts of speech, particularly superlative and comparative adjectives.
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
What are three words that describe the activities in this kit?
Engaging, hilarious, fun
What was the most unique record achieved and why?
The loudest bark (like a dog) with water in your mouth. We had many very creative record ideas, but this one seemed the most unique and different.
How many new DIY World Records did your class create?
How likely are you to teach this kit again in the future?
What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit?
The kit integrated multiple learning areas. In different sessions we were doing P.E., maths, technology, art, English.
