Teacher Tools

In Maths we have been focussing on our known fact knowledge and how to use this as a strategy to solve problems. I have used the Teacher tools digital tools and transferred them onto the Explain Everything app for the ipads, using the exact wording and context given. I measured the engagement level, level of talk and ability to solve the problems by observing the learners in action. All the students were engaged and completed the tasks.

I then used the same problem but changed the wording of the problem.  The context was changed to appeal to the learners based on what I knew about them. I again measured the engagement level, level of talk and ability to solve the problem through observation. The learners were now not only engaged in the task but excited to complete the task. I also included an element of create. The tasks had to be completed in order to solve a mystery eg. which picture was the principals favourite, what ice- cream did the teacher bring to school today. The children then had to create their own problem with a mystery when the answer was correct. Other students, including the teacher then had an opportunity to solve the problem and answer the mystery.

In conclusion I now have learners asking for mystery problem solving tasks.