I spoke to the children about also ensuring that their Cantamath explanations are detailed informing the judges of the mathematical content. In some exhibits, this was missing, however the idea was good.
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Friday, August 14, 2015
Cantamath 2015
Wow! It was so great to see the children's hard work and effort in their Cantamath exhibits. All the work was to a high standard and many of the children showed that they had managed their time well.
I spoke to the children about also ensuring that their Cantamath explanations are detailed informing the judges of the mathematical content. In some exhibits, this was missing, however the idea was good.
I spoke to the children about also ensuring that their Cantamath explanations are detailed informing the judges of the mathematical content. In some exhibits, this was missing, however the idea was good.
Room 13 Building the Tower of Pisa
This week the children in Room 13 watched a documentary about the Leaning Tower of Pisa. As a way to understand the importance of building structures in our world, the children were given the task to build the largest tower they could.
I thought the children in Room 13 would think this task is a bit silly, however the Room 13 children love playing with blocks. Two lessons later the tallest tower was recorded at 1.71m.
Here are a few photos of their work:
I thought the children in Room 13 would think this task is a bit silly, however the Room 13 children love playing with blocks. Two lessons later the tallest tower was recorded at 1.71m.
Here are a few photos of their work:
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