Pool Noodle Fractions/Decimals

Using pool noodles to create fractions that can be manipulated to see which fractions make the whole.
The video/instructions include putting the decimal equivalent on the other side but I also wrote the fraction word on it also.

https://tinyurl.com/lxyfa88

QR Codes in Maths

A great session today learning to use QR codes for your maths programme.

Only problem being there is a distinct lack of examples out there on the net unless you are willing to pay for it.

example of math and QR codes - juniors

What's great about the problem solving activities part of these QR Codes [not the ones above] is that it is instantly fun for students because of the act of scanning...it creates collaboration in the groups.
Their own QR Codes can be made with their solutions and then a fun Gallery walk entails followed by discussion.

It does require lots of devices - BUT I did discover that software can be added to laptops so their webcams can be used as the scanners [that was news to me]
Macs use QR Journal
PC's use quickmark.com

Patterns galore - a Geometric wonder

Amazingly fun [not exactly a photo] but beauty created with geometric lines and shapes - lots of fun and kinda therapeutic also! Discovering effects of geometric shapes and comparisons with lines and colours.
With classes probably have 'free time' followed by a piece of art using only 3-5 of the patterns.

Art patterns http://bomomo.com/ discovered thanks to Mrs Fennemore