{"id":9366,"date":"2018-09-09T20:57:29","date_gmt":"2018-09-09T19:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/st-peters.aberdeen.sch.uk\/?p=9366"},"modified":"2018-09-09T20:57:29","modified_gmt":"2018-09-09T19:57:29","slug":"maths-week-scotland-10th-18th-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/st-peters.aberdeen.sch.uk\/?p=9366","title":{"rendered":"Maths Week Scotland 10th – 18th September"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>All classes will have fun with maths and parents are encouraged to talk about how they use maths at home and at work. You could do maths in the park or playground using ideas from the wonderful Juliet Robertson at Creative Star –\u00a0https:\/\/creativestarlearning.co.uk\/c\/maths-outdoors\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Symmetry investigations<\/h2>\n

Nature Symmetry Circles<\/a><\/h4>\n

Combining maths with art on a wet weather day to explore and create symmetrical patterns from nature<\/p>\n

Investigating Symmetry Outdoors Using Photo Booth<\/a><\/h4>\n

Great for permanently capturing symmetrical objects with along one axis.<\/p>\n

Outdoor Reflections<\/a><\/h4>\n

Where symmetry begins<\/p>\n

Reflections into Symmetry<\/a><\/h4>\n

Moving onto to play based experiences in the outdoor space or school grounds<\/p>\n

Make a Kite<\/a><\/h4>\n

It\u2019s all about symmetry, not of pattern but of balance!<\/p>\n

Kaleidoscope Images and Symmetry<\/a><\/h4>\n

Exploring the mathematical art of kaleidoscopic symmetry<\/p>\n

Stick insect symmetry<\/a><\/h4>\n

Stick insects \u2013 made from sticks. Simple and absorbing challenge for children that can be easily differentiated.<\/p>\n

Shape explorations<\/h2>\n

An Outdoor Shape Activity with Sticks<\/a><\/h4>\n

Developing the language of shape!<\/p>\n

Stick Logic<\/a><\/h4>\n

Creating triangles from sticks<\/p>\n

Creating 3D Shapes from Sticks<\/a><\/h4>\n

And making dens in the process!<\/p>\n

The Mathematics of Festive Crafts<\/a><\/h4>\n

An \u2018crafty\u2019 way of revising key maths concepts during the festive season<\/p>\n

Must a triangle always have straight sides?<\/a><\/h4>\n

A geometric investigation sparked by flower beds<\/p>\n

Masking Tape Shape Explorations<\/a><\/h4>\n

An nature-art approach to learning about and exploring the properties of 2D shapes. Suitable for all ages.<\/p>\n

Give your old tarp a maths makeover<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brilliantly simple approach to exploring properties of 2D shapes especially if you have an old tarp that could be re-used. Suitable for all ages.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>2D shape art with leaves<\/a><\/h4>\n

A creative blend of art, maths and science using the colour and shape of leaves as a starting point<\/p>\n

Exploring Rotation Outside<\/a><\/h4>\n

A new twist, turn and spin on a much-loved maths concept<\/p>\n

Angles outside<\/h2>\n

Investigating right angles with sticks<\/a><\/h4>\n

A super simple activity. Try it and see!<\/p>\n

Right angles<\/a><\/h4>\n

Taking a new angle on an old subject<\/p>\n

Angles and Numerals<\/a><\/h4>\n

A stick challenge linking numbers to angles, particularly right, acute and obtuse angles<\/p>\n

Angles in Nature<\/a><\/h4>\n

An interesting investigation in to angles outside<\/p>\n

Playground markings<\/h2>\n

Open-ended Playground Markings<\/a><\/h4>\n

Explore shape, position and movement in different ways through designer playground markings<\/p>\n

Original Playground Markings<\/a><\/h4>\n

Some innovative examples of mathematical design from staff and children at one primary school.<\/p>\n

Pattern work<\/h2>\n

Leaf Logic<\/a><\/h4>\n

A little thinking around the attributes of leaves<\/p>\n

Scale and Geometric Patterns with Sticks<\/a><\/h4>\n

Infinite possibilities for recurrent patterns<\/p>\n

White Line Pebble Maths<\/a><\/h4>\n

The brilliant dance of potential when nature is used to explore maths and art concepts. Just sit down and play!<\/p>\n

Fractals in Nature<\/a><\/h4>\n

Some simple ideas to get you and your children investigating this concept<\/p>\n

Fractal Dragons<\/a><\/h4>\n

Build your own from sticks<\/p>\n

The Macquarie Playground Spiral<\/a><\/h4>\n

An interesting mathematical feature within a public playground<\/p>\n

Rainy Day Rubbings<\/a><\/h4>\n

Exploring pattern outside on very wet days<\/p>\n

The Fibonacci Sequence and Nature<\/a><\/h4>\n

A wee cross-curricular outdoor maths project<\/p>\n

An Outdoor Memory Game<\/a><\/h4>\n

A good way to introduce or revise the concept of pairs<\/p>\n

Nature pyramid patterns<\/a><\/h4>\n

Same or different? A pattern-based exploration of probability<\/p>\n

Number activities<\/h2>\n

Celebrating 100 Days at School<\/a><\/h4>\n

10 outdoor maths activities which focus on the number 100.<\/p>\n

20 Something Maths Pictures<\/a><\/h4>\n

Using natural materials to practise cooperatively counting 20 objects<\/p>\n

Leaf Multiplication<\/a><\/h4>\n

Learn tables naturally with leaves<\/p>\n

Algebraic Equations<\/a><\/h4>\n

Some thinking around using objects to represent numerical values<\/p>\n

Number Bonds with Sticks<\/a><\/h4>\n

Lets get the mental maths going with stick tapping fun!<\/p>\n

Multiplication Pebbles<\/a><\/h4>\n

A collection of stones to help children learn their times tables.<\/p>\n

The Black Spot \u2013 Pirate Maths Outdoors<\/a><\/h4>\n

Shiver me timbers! A landlubbing activity looking at sycamore leaves for work on numbers<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your picture worth?<\/a><\/h4>\n

A simple multiplication picture activity that gets children thinking algebraically.<\/p>\n

Using Sticks to Understand Fractions<\/a><\/h4>\n

Making a fraction wall from sticks<\/p>\n

Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Outdoor Activities<\/a><\/h4>\n

Using sticks again to challenge thinking<\/p>\n

Leaf Fraction Walls<\/a><\/h4>\n

How to use leaves to help children learn about fractions<\/p>\n

The stripy stick subitising challenge<\/a><\/h4>\n

Developing subitising skills and conservation of number through white stripy sticks!<\/p>\n

The joy of a pocket-sized cotton ten frame<\/a><\/h4>\n

How a little foldable cloth ten frame can aid outdoor investigations within and beyond number work.<\/p>\n

Stick Pic Problems<\/a><\/h4>\n

The brilliance of sticks cut to specific lengths for creating interesting addition-based problem-solving pictures. Wowser!<\/p>\n

Can I go on the computer, Mum?<\/a><\/h4>\n

Outdoor maths keeps family relationships going\u2026 lots of problem solving and game changing.<\/p>\n

Measurement<\/h2>\n

Time Outside<\/a><\/h4>\n

Outdoor activities to help develop a concept of time<\/p>\n

Measuring the Size of Sticks<\/a><\/h4>\n

Incredibly simple activity for young children<\/p>\n

Measuring Sticks<\/a><\/h4>\n

One big stick for measuring everything and anything!<\/p>\n

Making Maths Sticks<\/a><\/h4>\n

Opportunity from coppiced wood to grow my collection of sticks<\/p>\n

Stick Stacking Maths Challenge<\/a><\/h4>\n

Problem solving, teamwork and creative ways of measuring the height of stacked sticks<\/p>\n

Outdoor Measuring Continues<\/a><\/h4>\n

The sequel to the stick stacking maths challenge \u2013 see what the class did next!<\/p>\n

The Magic of 1-Metre Rope Snakes<\/a><\/h4>\n

Introducing Sammy the Snake to help your children learn about measurement, fractions, forming numerals and many other aspects of maths. So simple, so yummy\u2026<\/p>\n

Making environmental print meaningful at Stramash Outdoor Nurseries<\/a><\/h4>\n

Maths, literacy and health and wellbeing all in one simple sign. A lovely spontaneous project that contributed towards children\u2019s transitions in and out of nursery.<\/p>\n

Money<\/h2>\n

Does Money Grow on Trees?<\/a><\/h4>\n

Looking at traditions around money and trees<\/p>\n

Embedding money outdoors<\/a><\/h4>\n

Time to pave your slabs with gold<\/p>\n

Data handling activities<\/h2>\n

Kids Measure in Miserable Weather<\/a><\/h4>\n

Margins of error in measuring whilst looking at the mean, median and mode<\/p>\n

Information or data handling activities outdoors<\/a><\/h4>\n

In a rather dull outdoor space it\u2019s amazing what can be achieved!<\/p>\n

Daisy Footprints<\/a><\/h4>\n

How many daisies do you squash with every step you take?<\/p>\n

Maths investigations from Tyntesfield Primary School<\/a><\/h4>\n

A range of challenges for all ages that involve different elements of data handling.<\/p>\n

Interesting open-ended maths investigations<\/h2>\n

Rainbow Maths Sticks<\/a><\/h4>\n

Brilliantly simple concept! Perfect for learning about patterns, relationships and mathematical rules.<\/p>\n

Loom Band Maths Sticks<\/a><\/h4>\n

Extend the rainbow maths sticks concept using loom bands on twigs. A bit quicker than weaving!<\/p>\n

Amazing Mazes<\/a><\/h4>\n

Give children a challenge and see where they take it.<\/p>\n

Labyrinths, Spirals and Ropes<\/a><\/h4>\n

Creating labyrinths from rope and chalk<\/p>\n

Dara \u2013 An outdoor African maths game<\/a><\/h4>\n

Good for strategy, problem-solving and pattern work using natural materials<\/p>\n

A Leafy Tower of Hanoi<\/a><\/h4>\n

A puzzle for all ages<\/p>\n

A Maths Stick Picture Game<\/a><\/h4>\n

An open-ended picture play game with sticks. Suitable for all ages and a good activity for debate, discussion and thinking<\/p>\n

Nature Mastermind<\/a><\/h4>\n

Time to revisit the classic 70\u2019s board game \u2013 with an outdoor twist.<\/p>\n

A Number Pebble Game<\/a><\/h4>\n

Infinite possibilities for learning about patterns, rules, attributes and number recognition<\/p>\n

A magical maths moment<\/a><\/h4>\n

When a play-based activity turns into a mathematical game. Lovely guest post from Niki Willows.<\/p>\n

Topic related maths \u2013 maths in context<\/h2>\n

A Pocket Outdoor Maths Kit<\/a><\/h4>\n

Mini maths resources which fit into my pocket for spontaneous maths moments<\/p>\n

15 Minibeast Outdoor Maths Challenges<\/a><\/h4>\n

Lots of beastly maths ideas for different ages and stages<\/p>\n

10 Maths Challenges that use Cones<\/a><\/h4>\n

A free and found natural resource with plenty of maths potential<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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