Mathematics

There was significant input about ideas for the I-Connect Model and The ToolChest essentials. "Can we say what is an essential teaching component?" The use of Web 2.00 tools and sharing of other ideas formed part f our introductions and feedback.

John introduced a number of taster activities for consideration with Y7 - 10 Students.


 * [[image:toys.JPG width="298" height="194"]] || [[image:scoreboard.JPG width="373" height="231"]] ||
 * **Toys** is a fun activity in which students programme the toys they have made to perform mathematical functions. || Scoreboard is a fun activity to do that includes the use of sliders, lists and problem solving with functions. ||

This was the first group that look at the use of the PowerPoint addon pptPlex.

[|pptPlex.msi]
 * [[image:pptPlex.jpg width="668" height="358"]] ||
 * PptPlex is a free Microsoft addonthat allows for a different style of presentation. Download and run the file below. Once installed a new pptplex tab is added to the ribbon with a range of tools to organise a presentation. The main tools are section pages and live content pages. A limitation in the current version is that hyperlinks do not work.

Prezi is a presentation tool with huge potential. Have a look at [|prezi.com] || Links to Maths Websites and Resources