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DIY World Records 24 Reviews

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Tina B
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How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? We used measurement, graphing, statistics and estimation
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? Ideas for future math 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? The kids enjoyed having the little keepsakes
What was the most unique record achieved and why? The most number of hops backwards with a buddy. Encouraged team work.
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? Language experiments and writing - research opportunities
“This was a fun kit that followed on nicely from our Olympic studies.”
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Posted 5 days ago
Hanan C
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Timing each other and keeping score
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? Unsure
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, busy, competitive
What was the most unique record achieved and why? They were all quite specific
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? Numeracy and physical education
“Loved the resources that came with the program. Children loved the idea of breaking the records. Competitive natures were out.”
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Posted 6 days ago
Michelle L
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? There was some mathematical thinking when they had to do some measuring and seeing how they did.
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? None as we covered the Olympics as our Inquiry focus
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, and challenging
What was the most unique record achieved and why? To skip with their eyes closed as they found it hard to keep their balance with their eyes closed and see where the rope was
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? Physcial Education, Health, Inquiry, Mathematics
“My students loved the record kit. We chose a day in the afternoon when they could attempt to break the records they had created. There were fun ones and some harder ones, but everyone had a go at some. Some students asked me when they could try to break the record and how many records they had.”
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Posted 6 days ago
Amy F
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Measurement and Statistical thinking
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? We were able to bring in the Statistical Enquiry Cycle for the entirety of this kit.
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, hands on
What was the most unique record achieved and why? Most Keppy-uppies (with a hockey stick and ball) in 1 min with bells on arms and a hat - it was hilarious to watch!
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? Science - physics
“My class loved this kit as it tied in very well with the Olympics which was on at the same time.”
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Posted 6 days ago
Caoimhe M
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Timing, records; addition, sequences
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? Setting goals, timing
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, engaging, excellent
What was the most unique record achieved and why? How many hats can you put on your head in one minute
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? PE, Art, dance
“The kids in my class really enjoyed using the world record kit. It was exciting and they all had creative ideas.”
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Posted 6 days ago
Fiona F
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? So good for encouraging mathematical concepts such as tables and graphing
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? We continued the thinking from this kit for a 'world record' style of activities while on camp in Term 4
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
Very Low
Neutral
Very High
What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Thinking, fun, competitive
What was the most unique record achieved and why? Highest number of bottle flips was the most fun...not necessarily the most unique!!
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? There was so much we could do across the curriculum, not just mathematics.
“We used this kit in conjunction with the Paris Olympics, which worked so well! It was easy to follow and enabled the children to 'think outside the square' when coming up with their own world record ideas.”
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Posted 6 days ago
Sarah S
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Incorporated into maths, related to real world, engaged in own measureable activities
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? Will look to use again in 2025 now that I have had a first ho - things tend to get better a second time after you've had a go
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, easy, manageable
What was the most unique record achieved and why? N/A
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? Literacy - investigating other records- reading, reporting back
“Great kit to use with year 7 students. Practical and engaging.”
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Posted 6 days ago
Amy P
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Yes lots of probability and predicting
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? None at this stage
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 worthwhile
What was the most unique record achieved and why? Sorry I cant remember - my release teacher taught it
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? Lots depending on how you want to spin it
“We had a fab time doing this with our hub - it especially co-incided with the Olympics which made a great connection”
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Posted 6 days ago
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