Learning Path
Exploring Algebra with 3rd & 4th classes Learning Path
By PDST
This learning path, suitable for 3rd & 4th classes, supports the exploration of the algebra strand through a series of challenges, tasks and activities.
4 resources in this Learning Path
1
Hour of Code Minecraft
https://code.org/minecraft Added: 09 Jul 2018 Contributor: Mairead Holden Resource type: Game / ProjectCoding activity for children on Hour of Code platform. Code.org® is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science in schools and increasing participation by women and underrepresented minorities.
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- 3-4
- Mathematics
Strand: Algebra
2
What's Algebra All About? An Nrich intro guide for primary pupils
https://nrich.maths.org/10955 Added: 25 Mar 2020 Contributor: PDST Resource type: ActivityThis resource, suitable for pupils from 3rd class upwards, presents an explanation of what is meant by algebraic thinking, as well as a series of resources and tasks for pupils to try out.
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- 3-4
- Mathematics
Strand: Algebra
Suggestions for use: This resource offers a useful explanation of what is meant by "algebraic thinking". The series of tasks present a opportunities for pupils to engage in algebraic reasoning using everyday situations and scenarios.
3
Clock Wise
https://nzmaths.co.nz/resource/clock-wise-time Added: 25 Mar 2020 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Guide/notes / Lesson PlanPractical activities from NZ Maths. Activities Include:
1. CLOCKWISE: Construct an analogue clock to physically understand the concept of half. Download the "Time Diary" accompanying this activity (link on NZ Math page). Learners can fill in their daily learning and associate time with activity.
2. EXPLORE ANALOGUE, DIGITAL AND MIXED TIMES: Seem key questions that can be used to elicit understanding from learners about telling time.
How it maps to the curriculum
- 1-2
- Mathematics
Strand: Measures
Strand unit: Time
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- read and record time using simple devices
- read time in hours and half-hours on 12-hour analogue clock
4
Blockly - Linking Co-ordinates to Game Programming
https://blockly-games.appspot.com/ Added: 31 May 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Game / SimulationBlockly Games is a Google project to encourage tomorrow's programmers. The games are designed to be self-paced and self-teaching. An excellent way to link maths/ geography concepts to the world of computer science. Games involved are: Block - Connect the descriptions together. Maze - creating loops through directions (Learn how to give directions), Bird - teaching students angles with directing the bird to its food, Turtle - programming by moving with spaces and directions, Movie - learn about co-ordinates, Pond Tutor and Pond - most difficult game challenging all concepts learnt in one.
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- 1-2
- SESE Geography
Strand: Mapping & Geog Skills
Suggestions for use: Teach students how to give directions through coding by using the game MAZE. Allow students to play individually, in pairs or in teams.
- 3-4
- Mathematics
Strand: Shape & Space
Strand unit: Lines & Angles
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- classify angles as greater than, less than or equal to a right angle
- recognise an angle in terms of a rotation
Suggestions for use: Use the games Bird, Turtle and Movie to introduce the importance of knowing angles. How birds need to know angles for survival but how computer games use angles in their coding and programming.
