Most people have taken part in treasure hunts of various kinds in different social contexts. What perhaps is not generally realised is just how easy and rewarding they can be to include within the mathematics curriculum. They can add variety to lessons, end of term activities, maths clubs, parent evenings or open days. Once the principles of organising them are understood, thay can be adapted easily to the circumstances. In the book there are six complete treasure hunts, four ready to photocopy directly and suggestions, ideas and templates for many more.
Most people have taken part in treasure hunts of various kinds in different social contexts. What perhaps is not generally realised is just how easy a...
Sixteen varied and well worked out whole class activities form the heart and the purpose of this collection. The aim is to encourage everyone's active participation with the teacher directing from the front. For some of the activities the pupils have to respond verbally, for others they have to hold up coloured cards with the words 'true' or 'false' or the choices 'A', 'B', 'C' or 'D' printed on them. Photocopy masters are provided for each of these cards and also of the various forms and charts needed to respond or react to the the situations being set up. Anyone looking for a way of...
Sixteen varied and well worked out whole class activities form the heart and the purpose of this collection. The aim is to encourage everyone's act...
