Get ready for 2022 with these handy resource ideas.
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Class set - mini whiteboards |
For instant feedback, formative assessment, and low stakes for students who don’t have to worry about perfectionism and writing neatly in their books. |
Click here for some suggestions on how to use mini whiteboards in your classroom. |
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Assorted dice, including 10 sided (0-9) dice |
Great for a lot of probability and statistics games. |
Click here for some ideas of how to use dice in a classroom |
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Simple document projector |
For projecting student work - saves time instead of asking them to rewrite it on the board. Sharing student strategies is a powerful technique. |
Watch this video by Prof. Peter Sullivan from around 2min mark: |
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Algebra tiles |
Algebra Tiles are a simple manipulative that can help develop students’ understanding and confidence with algebra, at many different levels. |
Intro video: click here Simply search “Algebra Tiles” on YouTube for many ideas starting from simple integer addition all the way to factorising quadratics and completing the square. |
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Playing deck of cards |
Multiple uses - especially number based games. |
Recommended cards: A large selection of different types of cards can be found here. |
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Fraction snap flash cards |
Cards that have fractions depicted in multiple representations to help students form and understanding of different ways of representing quantities that are not integers. Representations: fractions, decimals, graphs, images, words etc. |
Here’s one printable we have created at MAV. Just print, laminate, and cut up: Click here |
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Geogebra |
Free digital tools for class activities, graphing, geometry, collaborative whiteboard and more. |
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Desmos |
Free digital classroom activities for building understanding, where teachers can track student progress. Also digital tools like CAS Calculator and dynamic graphing software. |