Introduction to standard index form/teaching approach - Revision history

Caroline.jestaz at 15:27, 29 October 2012

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	Standard Index Form is a key idea for mathematicians and scientists. The notion that we choose to write numbers in this way requires some explanation. So in this activity, pupils take part in an {{teachtag\|investigation}} on how standard index form works. This is a {{teachtag\|higher order}} problem solving context where students are encouraged to engage in {{teachtag\|mathematical thinking}}. They may be involved in {{teachtag\|whole class}} or small {{teachtag\|group work}} {{teachtag\|discussion}}, so they have a good opportunity to practice using mathematical {{teachtag\|language}} and {{teachtag\|questioning}}.		The Standard Index Form is a key idea for mathematicians and scientists. The notion that we choose to write numbers in this way requires some explanation. So in this activity, pupils take part in an {{teachtag\|investigation}} on how standard index form works. This is a {{teachtag\|higher order}} problem solving context where students are encouraged to engage in {{teachtag\|mathematical thinking}}. They may be involved in {{teachtag\|whole class}} or small {{teachtag\|group work}} {{teachtag\|discussion}}, so they have a good opportunity to practice using mathematical {{teachtag\|language}} and {{teachtag\|questioning}}.
	This means that students do not need to be able to explain their ideas in full: they can use the calculator's feedback to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise an initial idea that fits the data may need to be extended when new data arises. This resource therefore aims to develop investigative skills, as well as introduce pupils to standard index form in a memorable way. The pupils can later use their knowledge of indices in {{teachtag\|discussion}} and {{teachtag\|group talk}} as they explain what is happening.		This means that students do not need to be able to explain their ideas in full: they can use the calculator's feedback to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise an initial idea that fits the data may need to be extended when new data arises. This resource therefore aims to develop investigative skills, as well as introduce pupils to standard index form in a memorable way. The pupils can later use their knowledge of indices in {{teachtag\|discussion}} and {{teachtag\|group talk}} as they explain what is happening.

Caroline.jestaz at 15:24, 29 October 2012

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	Standard Index Form is a key idea for mathematicians and scientists. The notion that we choose to write numbers in this way requires some explanation. So in this activity, pupils take part in an {{teachtag\|investigation}} on how standard index form works. This is a {{teachtag\|higher order}} problem solving context where students are encouraged to engage in {{teachtag\|mathematical thinking}}. They may be involved in {{teachtag\|whole class}} or small {{teachtag\|group work}} {{teachtag\|discussion}}, so they have a good opportunity to practice using mathematical {{teachtag\|language}} and {{teachtag\|questioning}}.		Standard Index Form is a key idea for mathematicians and scientists. The notion that we choose to write numbers in this way requires some explanation. So in this activity, pupils take part in an {{teachtag\|investigation}} on how standard index form works. This is a {{teachtag\|higher order}} problem solving context where students are encouraged to engage in {{teachtag\|mathematical thinking}}. They may be involved in {{teachtag\|whole class}} or small {{teachtag\|group work}} {{teachtag\|discussion}}, so they have a good opportunity to practice using mathematical {{teachtag\|language}} and {{teachtag\|questioning}}.
	This means that students do not need to be able to explain their ideas in full: they can use the calculator's feedback to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise an initial idea that fits the data may need to be extended when new data arises. This resource therefore aims to develop investigative skills, as well as introduce pupils to standard index form in a memorable way. The pupils can later use their knowledge of indices in {{teachtag\|discussion}} and {{teachtag\|group talk}} as they explain what is ~~going on~~.		This means that students do not need to be able to explain their ideas in full: they can use the calculator's feedback to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise an initial idea that fits the data may need to be extended when new data arises. This resource therefore aims to develop investigative skills, as well as introduce pupils to standard index form in a memorable way. The pupils can later use their knowledge of indices in {{teachtag\|discussion}} and {{teachtag\|group talk}} as they explain what is happening.

Caroline.jestaz at 15:23, 29 October 2012

2012-10-29T15:23:42Z

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	Standard Index Form is a key idea for mathematicians and scientists. The notion that we choose to write numbers in this way requires some explanation. So in this activity, pupils take part in an {{teachtag\|investigation}} on how standard index form works. This is a {{teachtag\|higher-order}} problem solving context where students are encouraged to engage in {{teachtag\|mathematical thinking}}. They may be involved in {{teachtag\|whole class}} or small {{teachtag\|group work}} {{teachtag\|discussion}}, so they have a good opportunity to practice using mathematical {{teachtag\|language}} and {{teachtag\|questioning}}.		Standard Index Form is a key idea for mathematicians and scientists. The notion that we choose to write numbers in this way requires some explanation. So in this activity, pupils take part in an {{teachtag\|investigation}} on how standard index form works. This is a {{teachtag\|higher order}} problem solving context where students are encouraged to engage in {{teachtag\|mathematical thinking}}. They may be involved in {{teachtag\|whole class}} or small {{teachtag\|group work}} {{teachtag\|discussion}}, so they have a good opportunity to practice using mathematical {{teachtag\|language}} and {{teachtag\|questioning}}.
	This means that students do not need to be able to explain their ideas in full: they can use the calculator's feedback to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise an initial idea that fits the data may need to be extended when new data arises. This resource therefore aims to develop investigative skills, as well as introduce pupils to standard index form in a memorable way. The pupils can later use their knowledge of indices in {{teachtag\|discussion}} and {{teachtag\|group talk}} as they explain what is going on.		This means that students do not need to be able to explain their ideas in full: they can use the calculator's feedback to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise an initial idea that fits the data may need to be extended when new data arises. This resource therefore aims to develop investigative skills, as well as introduce pupils to standard index form in a memorable way. The pupils can later use their knowledge of indices in {{teachtag\|discussion}} and {{teachtag\|group talk}} as they explain what is going on.

Caroline.jestaz at 15:23, 29 October 2012

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	Standard Index Form is a key idea for mathematicians and scientists. The notion that we choose to write numbers in this way requires some explanation. So in this activity pupils take part in an {{teachtag\|investigation}} on how standard index form works. This is a {{teachtag\|higher order}} problem solving context where students are encouraged to engage in {{teachtag\|mathematical thinking}}. They may be involved in {{teachtag\|whole class}} or small {{teachtag\|group work}} {{teachtag\|discussion}}, so they have a good opportunity to practice using mathematical {{teachtag\|language}} and {{teachtag\|questioning}}.		Standard Index Form is a key idea for mathematicians and scientists. The notion that we choose to write numbers in this way requires some explanation. So in this activity, pupils take part in an {{teachtag\|investigation}} on how standard index form works. This is a {{teachtag\|higher-order}} problem solving context where students are encouraged to engage in {{teachtag\|mathematical thinking}}. They may be involved in {{teachtag\|whole class}} or small {{teachtag\|group work}} {{teachtag\|discussion}}, so they have a good opportunity to practice using mathematical {{teachtag\|language}} and {{teachtag\|questioning}}.
	This means that students do not need to be able to explain their ideas in full: they can use the calculator's feedback to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise an initial idea that fits the data may need to be extended when new data arises. This resource therefore aims to develop investigative skills, as well as introduce pupils to standard index form in a memorable way. The pupils can later use their knowledge of indices in {{teachtag\|discussion}} and {{teachtag\|group talk}} as they explain what is going on.		This means that students do not need to be able to explain their ideas in full: they can use the calculator's feedback to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise an initial idea that fits the data may need to be extended when new data arises. This resource therefore aims to develop investigative skills, as well as introduce pupils to standard index form in a memorable way. The pupils can later use their knowledge of indices in {{teachtag\|discussion}} and {{teachtag\|group talk}} as they explain what is going on.

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2012-09-28T08:42:45Z

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	Standard Index Form is a key idea for mathematicians and scientists. The notion that we choose to write numbers in this way requires some explanation. So in this activity pupils take part in an {{~~tag~~\|investigation}} on how standard index form works. This is a {{~~tag~~\|higher order}} problem solving context where students are encouraged to engage in {{~~tag~~\|mathematical thinking}}. They may be involved in {{~~tag~~\|whole class}} or small {{~~tag~~\|group work}} {{~~tag~~\|discussion}}, so they have a good opportunity to practice using mathematical {{~~tag~~\|language}} and {{~~tag~~\|questioning}}.		Standard Index Form is a key idea for mathematicians and scientists. The notion that we choose to write numbers in this way requires some explanation. So in this activity pupils take part in an {{teachtag\|investigation}} on how standard index form works. This is a {{teachtag\|higher order}} problem solving context where students are encouraged to engage in {{teachtag\|mathematical thinking}}. They may be involved in {{teachtag\|whole class}} or small {{teachtag\|group work}} {{teachtag\|discussion}}, so they have a good opportunity to practice using mathematical {{teachtag\|language}} and {{teachtag\|questioning}}.
	This means that students do not need to be able to explain their ideas in full: they can use the calculator's feedback to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise an initial idea that fits the data may need to be extended when new data arises. This resource therefore aims to develop investigative skills, as well as introduce pupils to standard index form in a memorable way. The pupils can later use their knowledge of indices in {{~~tag~~\|discussion}} and {{~~tag~~\|group talk}} as they explain what is going on.		This means that students do not need to be able to explain their ideas in full: they can use the calculator's feedback to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise an initial idea that fits the data may need to be extended when new data arises. This resource therefore aims to develop investigative skills, as well as introduce pupils to standard index form in a memorable way. The pupils can later use their knowledge of indices in {{teachtag\|discussion}} and {{teachtag\|group talk}} as they explain what is going on.

Rf366 at 21:42, 19 September 2012

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	Standard Index Form is a key idea for mathematicians and scientists. The notion that we write numbers in this way requires some ~~thought!~~ So in this activity pupils take part in an {{tag\|investigation}} on how standard index form works. This is a {{tag\|higher order}} problem solving context ~~when they~~ are encouraged to engage in {{tag\|mathematical thinking}}. ~~Pupils~~ may be involved in {{tag\|whole class}} or small {{tag\|group work}} {{tag\|discussion}}, so they have good opportunity to practice using mathematical {{tag\|language}} and ~~mutual~~ {{tag\|questioning}}.		Standard Index Form is a key idea for mathematicians and scientists. The notion that we choose to write numbers in this way requires some explanation. So in this activity pupils take part in an {{tag\|investigation}} on how standard index form works. This is a {{tag\|higher order}} problem solving context where students are encouraged to engage in {{tag\|mathematical thinking}}. They may be involved in {{tag\|whole class}} or small {{tag\|group work}} {{tag\|discussion}}, so they have a good opportunity to practice using mathematical {{tag\|language}} and {{tag\|questioning}}.
	This means that students do not need to be able to explain their ideas in full: they can use the calculator's feedback to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise that ~~their idea might fit~~ the data ~~they have initially, and that their idea~~ may need to be extended as new data arises. This resource therefore aims ~~to support pupils~~ to develop investigative skills, as well as introduce ~~them~~ to standard index form in a memorable way. The pupils can later use their knowledge of indices in {{tag\|discussion}} and {{tag\|group talk}} to explain what is going on.		This means that students do not need to be able to explain their ideas in full: they can use the calculator's feedback to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise an initial idea that fits the data may need to be extended when new data arises. This resource therefore aims to develop investigative skills, as well as introduce pupils to standard index form in a memorable way. The pupils can later use their knowledge of indices in {{tag\|discussion}} and {{tag\|group talk}} as they explain what is going on.

Rf366 at 21:36, 19 September 2012

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	Standard Index Form is a key idea for mathematicians and scientists. The notion that we ~~deliberately~~ write numbers in a way ~~that is not immediately obvious to pupils is one that~~ requires some thought; this ~~is a way for~~ pupils ~~to discover and engage~~ in {{tag\|investigation}} ~~for themselves~~ how standard index form works in a {{tag\|higher order}} problem solving context~~, encouraging them~~ to engage in {{tag\|mathematical thinking}}. ~~At various points pupils~~ may ~~engage~~ in {{tag\|whole class}} or small {{tag\|group work}} {{tag\|discussion}}, ~~this is a~~ good opportunity ~~for them~~ to practice using mathematical {{tag\|language}} and {{tag\|questioning}} ~~skills~~.		Standard Index Form is a key idea for mathematicians and scientists. The notion that we write numbers in this way requires some thought! So in this activity pupils take part in an {{tag\|investigation}} on how standard index form works. This is a {{tag\|higher order}} problem solving context when they are encouraged to engage in {{tag\|mathematical thinking}}. Pupils may be involved in {{tag\|whole class}} or small {{tag\|group work}} {{tag\|discussion}}, so they have good opportunity to practice using mathematical {{tag\|language}} and mutual {{tag\|questioning}}.
			This means that students do not need to be able to explain their ideas in full: they can use the calculator's feedback to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise that their idea might fit the data they have initially, and that their idea may need to be extended as new data arises. This resource therefore aims to support pupils to develop investigative skills, as well as introduce them to standard index form in a memorable way. The pupils can later use their knowledge of indices in {{tag\|discussion}} and {{tag\|group talk}} to explain what is going on.
	This means ~~they~~ do not need to be able to explain it in full~~, but~~ can use ~~clues and instant~~ feedback ~~provided by a calculator~~ to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise that their ~~initial ideas may~~ fit the data they have ~~up to that point~~, ~~but~~ that ~~these ideas~~ may need to be ~~changed or~~ extended as new ~~ideas arise~~.

	This resource, therefore, aims to support pupils ~~in their development of~~ investigative skills, as well as ~~introducing~~ them to standard index form in a way ~~that is memorable~~. ~~After this introduction the~~ pupils can use their knowledge of indices ~~to engage~~ in {{tag\|discussion}} and {{tag\|group talk}} to explain what is going on ~~and why it works~~.

SimonKnight at 16:15, 10 August 2012

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	This means they do not need to be able to explain it in full, but can use clues and instant feedback provided by a calculator to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise that their initial ideas may fit the data they have up to that point, but that these ideas may need to be changed or extended as new ideas arise.		This means they do not need to be able to explain it in full, but can use clues and instant feedback provided by a calculator to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise that their initial ideas may fit the data they have up to that point, but that these ideas may need to be changed or extended as new ideas arise.

	This resource, therefore, aims to support pupils in their development of investigative skills, as well as introducing them to standard index form in a way that is memorable. After this introduction the pupils can use their knowledge of indices to engage in {{tag\|discussion}} and {{tag\|group talk}] to explain what is going on and why it works.		This resource, therefore, aims to support pupils in their development of investigative skills, as well as introducing them to standard index form in a way that is memorable. After this introduction the pupils can use their knowledge of indices to engage in {{tag\|discussion}} and {{tag\|group talk}} to explain what is going on and why it works.

SimonKnight at 16:13, 10 August 2012

2012-08-10T16:13:23Z

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	Standard Index Form is a key idea for mathematicians and scientists. The notion that we deliberately write numbers in a way that is not immediately obvious to pupils is one that requires some thought; this is a way for pupils to discover and {{tag\|~~investigate~~}} for themselves how standard index form works in a {{tag\|problem solving~~}} way~~, encouraging them to engage in {{tag\|mathematical thinking}}.		Standard Index Form is a key idea for mathematicians and scientists. The notion that we deliberately write numbers in a way that is not immediately obvious to pupils is one that requires some thought; this is a way for pupils to discover and engage in {{tag\|investigation}} for themselves how standard index form works in a {{tag\|higher order}} problem solving context, encouraging them to engage in {{tag\|mathematical thinking}}. At various points pupils may engage in {{tag\|whole class}} or small {{tag\|group work}} {{tag\|discussion}}, this is a good opportunity for them to practice using mathematical {{tag\|language}} and {{tag\|questioning}} skills.

	This means they do not need to be able to explain it in full, but can use clues and instant feedback provided by a calculator to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise that their initial ideas may fit the data they have up to that point, but that these ideas may need to be changed or extended as new ideas arise.		This means they do not need to be able to explain it in full, but can use clues and instant feedback provided by a calculator to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise that their initial ideas may fit the data they have up to that point, but that these ideas may need to be changed or extended as new ideas arise.

	This resource, therefore, aims to support pupils in their development of investigative skills, as well as introducing them to standard index form in a way that is memorable. After this introduction the pupils can use their knowledge of indices to engage in {{tag\|discussion}} and {{tag\|group talk}] to explain what is going on and why it works.		This resource, therefore, aims to support pupils in their development of investigative skills, as well as introducing them to standard index form in a way that is memorable. After this introduction the pupils can use their knowledge of indices to engage in {{tag\|discussion}} and {{tag\|group talk}] to explain what is going on and why it works.

SimonKnight at 15:43, 10 August 2012

2012-08-10T15:43:09Z

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	key ~~elements include~~		Standard Index Form is a key idea for mathematicians and scientists. The notion that we deliberately write numbers in a way that is not immediately obvious to pupils is one that requires some thought; this is a way for pupils to discover and {{tag\|investigate}} for themselves how standard index form works in a {{tag\|problem solving}} way, encouraging them to engage in {{tag\|mathematical thinking}}.
	* {{tag\|~~group work~~}}
	* {{tag\|~~ICT~~}}		This means they do not need to be able to explain it in full, but can use clues and instant feedback provided by a calculator to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise that their initial ideas may fit the data they have up to that point, but that these ideas may need to be changed or extended as new ideas arise.
	* {{tag\|~~higher order~~}}
	* {{tag\|questioning}}		This resource, therefore, aims to support pupils in their development of investigative skills, as well as introducing them to standard index form in a way that is memorable. After this introduction the pupils can use their knowledge of indices to engage in {{tag\|discussion}} and {{tag\|group talk}] to explain what is going on and why it works.
	* {{tag\|assessment}}
	* {{tag\|~~reasoning~~}}
	* {{tag\|~~mathematical thinking~~}}
	*

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	key ~~elements include~~		Standard Index Form is a key idea for mathematicians and scientists. The notion that we deliberately write numbers in a way that is not immediately obvious to pupils is one that requires some thought; this is a way for pupils to discover and {{tag\|investigate}} for themselves how standard index form works in a {{tag\|problem solving}} way, encouraging them to engage in {{tag\|mathematical thinking}}.
	* {{tag\|~~group work~~}}
	* {{tag\|~~ICT~~}}		This means they do not need to be able to explain it in full, but can use clues and instant feedback provided by a calculator to discover whether their ideas are correct or not. This is also an exciting way for pupils to realise that their initial ideas may fit the data they have up to that point, but that these ideas may need to be changed or extended as new ideas arise.
	* {{tag\|~~higher order~~}}
	* {{tag\|questioning}}		This resource, therefore, aims to support pupils in their development of investigative skills, as well as introducing them to standard index form in a way that is memorable. After this introduction the pupils can use their knowledge of indices to engage in {{tag\|discussion}} and {{tag\|group talk}] to explain what is going on and why it works.
	* {{tag\|assessment}}
	* {{tag\|~~reasoning~~}}
	* {{tag\|~~mathematical thinking~~}}
	*