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6 ideas for using syringes in a mathematical way outside

Nov 21, 2017 | Maths Outdoors

I’ve always used syringes for water play, mark making, as air pumps in technology projects and for having fun in the snow. I’ve always chosen the biggest syringes I could find – 100ml ones. But this set, a present from a friend, fuelled the...

Outdoor Measuring Continues

Jul 4, 2012 | Maths Outdoors

A few weeks ago I blogged about the stick stacking maths challenge undertaken by a Primary 4 class. The work on measurement and other outdoor activities using sticks has continued. Firstly the children were asked to estimate the height of the buildings and other...

Making Maths Sticks

Nov 9, 2011 | Maths Outdoors

Here in the UK we are leaving autumn and definitely heading into winter. Whilst many teacher believe that this means more time indoors, I tend to see the opportunities to do activities which can’t be done at other times of the year. One example is aspects of...

Kids Measure in Miserable Weather

Jun 29, 2011 | Maths Outdoors

I am reluctant to force children outside to learn. I think it can breed resentment. Also in many schools in which I work, children do not often have the necessary clothing and footwear to stay warm and dry. Several months ago I walked into a Primary 7 (Y6) classroom...