Maths+in+the+PYP

media type="custom" key="22217612"Maths in the PYP was the topic of discussion during the #pypchat of 21st February 2013.


 * Maths in the PYP **


 * Discussion questions from chat: **

1. How do you integrate math into your Units of Inquiry? 2. How do you encourage mathematical thinking? 3. What is the purpose of math education? 4. What is the biggest hurdle to creating meaningful mathematics tasks? 5. How do you incorporate reflective thought into Maths? 6. How do you plan for an inquiry mindset with mathematics? 7. Which areas of Maths lend themselves better to inquiry? 8. Which areas of Maths still need to be taught as opposed to being discovered through inquiry?

[|Authentic Inquiry Maths] - Bruce Ferrington's blog
 * Links and resources for Maths: **

[|The Magic of 1 Million] - A number investigation using the book [|How Much is a Million] by David Schwartz.

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[|Transformational Geometry] - A math menu for upper elementary students

[|Math Design Project (with Minecraft)]

[|Teapots Inquiry]

[|Structured Variation Grids]

[|101QS]

[|The Elephant in the Classroom] by Jo Boaler

Mathematics & Literature A great site with lots of suggested books to support learning & inquiry in Maths

Fibonacci video "[|Numbers in Nature]"

Ted Talk: [|Arthur Benjamin does Mathemagic].

[|New Zealand Maths] - Has many great resources and an easy to use search tool

Brief article from CBS News "[|Fear of math can cause real pain]"

[|Ready to go games and activities] from Rob Vingerhoet's website

Video: [|Jill Mansergh - Tables with a number stick]

Book: [|The Number Devil] by Hans Enzensberger

Presentation: [|Math in the Real World]

Blog: [|Hands on Math]

[|Must See Math Movies], an annotated list

Blog: [|Math Thinking]

[|Dan Meyer's blog]

[|Green Eggs & Ham] - how can you prove Dr Seuss used only 50 words?