Thinking through Mathematics: Engaging students with inquiry- based learning
Book 2 (ages 8–10)
Sue Allmond, Jill Wells and Katie Makar
$39.95 | 978 1 74200 482 2 | 104 pp
Book 2 builds on students increasing experience of the world and growing capability for mathematical thinking. More complex inquiries increase the focus on prediction, defining parameters, and collecting evidence to form and communicate conclusions.
- Thinking through Mathematics Book 2 (ages 8–10)
Sample pages (pdf 2mb)
Resource sheets from Book 2
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)
- Weblinks
- Google - www.google.com
- Wolfram Alpha - www.wolfram.com
- Australian Bureau of Statistics CensusAtSchool website - www.abs.gov.au/education
- AAMT Reach for the Stars website - reachforthestars.nlnw.edu.au
- Google Maps - maps.google.com.au
Resource sheets from Book 2
UNIT 1: 10 000 STEPS
Is a daily goal of 10 000 steps achievable?
- Resource sheet 1: 10 000 Steps Walk Poster (pdf 0.1mb)
- Resource sheet 2: Action Plan (pdf 0.1mb)
- Resource sheet 3: 10 000 Steps Australia Day Walk
- PDF document(0.2mb)
- Editable Word document (0.2mb)
- Resource sheet 4: Pair Evaluation Prompt Cards
- PDF document(0.2mb)
- Editable Word document (0.1mb)
Weblinks
- 10 000 Steps website - www.10000steps.org.au
UNIT 2: BIASED BINGO
What bingo card would give me the best chance of winning?
- Resource sheet 1: Bingo Card Blanks (pdf 0.1mb)
- Resource sheet 2: Numbers for Calling Bingo (pdf 0.1mb)
- Resource sheet 3: Addition Table (pdf 0.1mb)
- Resource sheet 4: Addition Table (Filled) (pdf 0.2mb)
- Resource sheet 5: Addition Calling Cards (pdf 0.1mb)
- Resource sheet 6: Likely Occurrence of Addition Facts (pdf 0.2mb)
UNIT 3: CLASS PARTY
Is it possible to provide a class party for $5 per head?
- Resource sheet 1: Class Party Planning
- PDF document (0.1mb)
- Editable Word document (0.2mb)
- Resource sheet 2: Class Party Adjustment and Reflection
- PDF document (0.2mb)
- Editable Word document (0.1mb)
UNIT 4: CRUNCH, CRUNCH, MUNCH - WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?
Do younger students have healthier lunches than older students?
- Resource sheet 1: Healthy Lunches Presentation Guide
- PDF document (0.2mb)
- Editable Word document (0.2mb)
- Resource sheet 2: Lunch Box Tips (0.1mb)
UNIT 5: HAMMERED WITH HYPE
How many television advertisements will a typical Year Four student
watch in a year?
- Resource sheet 1: 'Tucka Talk' (0.1mb)
UNIT 6: LITTLE BOXES
What is the most suitable way to package four small boxes?
- Resource sheet 1: Letter of Request (0.1mb)
- Resource sheet 2: Snack Box Net (0.1mb)
UNIT 7: PEACH PONDERINGS
Which brand of tinned peaches are the best?
- Resource sheet 1: Question Types and Inquiry Questions
- PDF document (0.1mb)
- Editable Word document (0.1mb)
- Resource sheet 2: Question Reflection
- PDF document (0.1mb)
- Editable Word document (0.1mb)
UNIT 8: ROUND ROBIN
Who is the best handball player in our class?
- Resource sheet 1: Reflection on Progress
- PDF document (0.1mb)
- Editable Excel document (0.2mb)
- Resource sheet 2: Handball Tournament
- PDF document (0.1mb)
- Editable Excel document (0.2mb)
UNIT 9: SHOWER TIMERS
How accurate are shower timers?
- Resource sheet 1: Reflection
- PDF document (0.1mb)
- Editable Word document (0.1mb)
UNIT 10: WHO'S TYPICAL?
Who is a typical Year Four student?
- Resource sheet 1: Reflection Sheet
- PDF document (0.2mb)
- Editable Word document (0.1mb)
Weblinks
- Australian Bureau of Statistics CensusAtSchool website - www.abs.gov.au/education
