Design A Maths Activity

Design a classroom activity aimed at a Maths class two year levels lower than your level. The activity must involve some aspect of their curriculum, and be:

• Fun;
• Educational;
• Fun;
• Easy To Set Up;
• Fun;
• Engaging;
• Fun;
• Able to be fit into one or more class time-periods (about 45 mins each); and
• Fun!

Use a relevant textbook to get ideas about their curriculum. The task might be used to :

• Introduce a topic;
• Teach basic concepts;
• Reinforce learning;
• Revise learning; and/or
• Assess learning.

The type of activity could be:

• A cooperative group activity;
• A competition;
• A game;
• An assignment;
• Something using ICT; or
• Something creative.

Your notes for this task should include:

• A list of equipment needed;
• Boards, cards, instructions, and handouts to be given to the Year 10 students;
• Instructions for the teacher;
• Notes on variations or extensions to the task.