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Book 1 introduces students to mathematical inquiry, with investigations that focus on the physical world around them and build understanding of the ways to think like a mathematician.

• Thinking through Mathematics Book 1 (ages 6-8)
  Sample pages (pdf 2mb)

Resource sheets from Book 1

INTRODUCTION: TEACHER RESOURCES

• Reflection Strips
  • PDF document (0.1mb)
  • Editable Word document (0.1mb)

• Assessment Checklist
  • PDF document; (0.1mb)
  • Editable Word document (0.1mb)

• Maths Investigator Hat Poster (pdf 0.1mb)

• Weblinks
  • Google - www.google.com
  • Wolfram Alpha - www.wolfram.com
  • AAMT Reach for the Stars website - reachforthestars.nlnw.edu.au

UNIT 1: FAVOURITE BOOKS

Does our class have a favourite type of book?

• Resource sheet 1: Maths Investigator Chart (pdf 0.2mb)
• Resource sheet 2: Maths Investigator Chart (simplified) (pdf 0.2mb)

UNIT 2: FEET, FABULOUS FEET

How big are Year One feet?

• Resource sheet 1: Representations for Discussion (pdf 0.1mb)

UNIT 3: GETTING BETTER ALL THE TIME

How dow know if we're getting better at hopping on one foot?

• Resource sheet 1: Group Recording Sheets
  • PDF document (0.2mb)
  • Editable Excel document (0.1mb)

Weblinks

• CensusAtSchool NZ - Data Detective Poster
  www.censusatschool.org.nz/resources/poster

UNIT 4: GIANT JUMPS

Dtaller people jump further than shorter people?

• Resource sheet 1: Data Collection Sheets
  • PDF document (0.1mb)
  • Editable Excel document (0.1mb)

UNIT 5: LINKED UP

What is the longest paper chain that can be made from A4 paper?

• Resource sheet 1: Reflection Links (pdf 0.3mb)

UNIT 6: LUNCH BOX LAYOUT

What is the best design for my lunch box?

• Resource sheet 1: The Problem-Solving Process (pdf 0.2mb)
• Resource sheet 2: Recording Sheet
  • PDF document (0.2mb)
  • Editable Excel document (0.1mb)

UNIT 7: PLAYING WITH DOUGH

What is the best recipe for playdough?

• Resource sheet 1: Playdough Recipes (pdf 0.2mb)
• Resource sheet 2: Recipe Genre (pdf 0.3mb)
• Resource sheet 3: Recording (pdf 0.3mb)
• Resource sheet 4: Cost Sheet - Example (pdf 0.2mb)
• Resource sheet 5: Cost Sheet
  • PDF document (0.2mb)
  • Editable Word document (0.1mb)

UNIT 8: RAMPING IT UP

What is the best ramp design for a toy car?

• Resource sheet 1: Group Recording Sheet
  • PDF document (0.2mb)
  • Editable Excel document (0.1mb)

UNIT 10: WHICH WAY FROM HERE?

Can others follow my route?

• Resource sheet 1: Location Match-Up (pdf 0.2mb)
• Resource sheet 2: Additional Location Word Cards (pdf 0.2mb)
• Resource sheet 3: Reflection Cube (pdf 0.1mb)

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