Stone moving - Revision history

Bjoern at 11:11, 16 April 2012

2012-04-16T11:11:46Z

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	= Stone Moving =		= Stone Moving =

Bjoern: moved Moving stones to Stone moving

2012-04-16T10:20:37Z

moved Moving stones to Stone moving

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Bjoern at 10:12, 16 April 2012

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Bjoern at 10:08, 16 April 2012

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	* [[Moving stones/teacher notes]][[Category:Maths]][[Category:Science]][[Category:Primary~~]]{{Draft}}~~		{{Draft}}[[Category:Maths]][[Category:Science]][[Category:Primary]]
	* [[Moving stones/classroom activity]]

	Stone Moving (M)		= Stone Moving =
	~~* ~~Activity Outline** [[~~file:~~Moving stones~~.rtf~~]]		* Activity Outline: [[Moving stones/classroom activity]]
	* ~~Instuction~~ Sheet [[~~file:~~Moving stones ~~(Teacher Instructions).rtf~~]] written for ~~teacehrs~~ but could be adapted for students if needed (computer/printer permitting)		* Instruction Sheet [[Moving stones/teacher notes]] written for teachers but could be adapted for students if needed (computer/printer permitting)
	* Template (NA)
	* Note: In the end a template didn't seem to help and in fact complicated things as it is hard to know data set size. teachers will need to be shown how to create a formula using MODE, MEDIAN and AVERAGE and then can create spreadsheets to fit. This way we can also show and suggest the coin/stone/button example but allow them to add any extras that they may want. Other than that, hopefully the instrutions (written by James but based on Wales NGFL) are enough		* Note: In the end a template didn't seem to help and in fact complicated things as it is hard to know data set size. teachers will need to be shown how to create a formula using MODE, MEDIAN and AVERAGE and then can create spreadsheets to fit. This way we can also show and suggest the coin/stone/button example but allow them to add any extras that they may want. Other than that, hopefully the instrutions (written by James but based on Wales NGFL) are enough
	* This is an example (rather than a template)[[file:mean mode median.xls]]		* This is an example (rather than a template) [[file:mean mode median.xls]]
	* Alternative activities could involve assorted physicl activities, such as running acorss the room or carring out other activities such as pressups, collecting similar data for analysis.		* Alternative activities could involve assorted physicl activities, such as running acorss the room or carring out other activities such as pressups, collecting similar data for analysis.

Bjoern at 10:06, 16 April 2012

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+**Stone Moving (M)**
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+* **Activity Outline** [[file:Moving stones.rtf]]
-|  | Maths
+* Instuction Sheet [[file:Moving stones (Teacher Instructions).rtf]] written for teacehrs but could be adapted for students if needed (computer/printer permitting)
+* Template (NA)
-|-
+* Note: In the end a template didn't seem to help and in fact complicated things as it is hard to know data set size. teachers will need to be shown how to create a formula using MODE, MEDIAN and AVERAGE and then can create spreadsheets to fit. This way we can also show and suggest the coin/stone/button example but allow them to add any extras that they may want. Other than that, hopefully the instrutions (written by James but based on Wales NGFL) are enough
-|  | Activity Name
+* This is an example (rather than a template)[[file:mean mode median.xls]]
-|  | Moving Stones
+* Alternative activities could involve assorted physicl activities, such as running acorss the room or carring out other activities such as pressups, collecting similar data for analysis.

Bjoern at 10:03, 16 April 2012

2012-04-16T10:03:35Z

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Bjoern at 10:02, 16 April 2012

2012-04-16T10:02:32Z

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Bjoern at 10:02, 16 April 2012

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	\| \| Investigate how many stones can be moved from one pile to another (15cm apart) in 10 seconds. They collect data from the whole class and analyse it.		\| \| Investigate how many stones can be moved from one pile to another (15cm apart) in 10 seconds. They collect data from the whole class and analyse it.

	Full details are available on instruction sheet: [~~https~~:~~//zamideas.wikispaces.com/file/view/Moving+stones.rtf~~ Moving stones.rtf]		Full details are available on instruction sheet: [[file:Moving stones.rtf]]

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Bjoern at 10:01, 16 April 2012

2012-04-16T10:01:47Z

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	\| ~~style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"~~\| Maths		\| \| Maths

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	\| ~~style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"~~\| Learning Objectives		\| \| Learning Objectives
	\| ~~style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"~~\| * For students to collect and manipulate larger data sets		\| \| * For students to collect and manipulate larger data sets
	* To calculate the mean, mode and average from a set of data		* To calculate the mean, mode and average from a set of data

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	\| ~~style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"~~\| Outline of activity		\| \| Outline of activity
	\| ~~style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"~~\| Investigate how many stones can be moved from one pile to another (15cm apart) in 10 seconds. They collect data from the whole class and analyse it.		\| \| Investigate how many stones can be moved from one pile to another (15cm apart) in 10 seconds. They collect data from the whole class and analyse it.

	Full details are available on instruction sheet: [https://zamideas.wikispaces.com/file/view/Moving+stones.rtf Moving stones.rtf]		Full details are available on instruction sheet: [https://zamideas.wikispaces.com/file/view/Moving+stones.rtf Moving stones.rtf]

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	\| ~~style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"~~\| Technology requirements and skills		\| \| Technology requirements and skills
	\| ~~style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"~~\| * Calculators (as many as possible)		\| \| * Calculators (as many as possible)
	* Stopclocks (possible to be done with one)		* Stopclocks (possible to be done with one)
	* At least one computer with spreadsheet software		* At least one computer with spreadsheet software
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	\| ~~style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"~~\| Equipment requirements		\| \| Equipment requirements
	\| ~~style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"~~\| For each group, pile of at least 20 small stones or pebbles of roughly equal size and able to be picked up and moved with two fingers.		\| \| For each group, pile of at least 20 small stones or pebbles of roughly equal size and able to be picked up and moved with two fingers.

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	\| ~~style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"~~\| Possible extension or supplementary activities		\| \| Possible extension or supplementary activities
	\| ~~style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"~~\| * Students could investigate difference between data from their dominant hand and the other one		\| \| * Students could investigate difference between data from their dominant hand and the other one
	* Students could explore ways of representing graphs		* Students could explore ways of representing graphs
	* Use of mini whiteboards for students to record data and collect data from other members of the class		* Use of mini whiteboards for students to record data and collect data from other members of the class
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	\| ~~style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"~~\| Suggestions of what ‘successful’ student understanding or work might look like		\| \| Suggestions of what ‘successful’ student understanding or work might look like
	\| ~~style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"~~\| * Students will be confident collecting and handling data sets		\| \| * Students will be confident collecting and handling data sets
	* Students will be familiar with and able to use the terms mean, mode, median correctly		* Students will be familiar with and able to use the terms mean, mode, median correctly
	* Students will be able to calculate the mean, mode and median from a set of data		* Students will be able to calculate the mean, mode and median from a set of data

Bjoern at 10:00, 16 April 2012

2012-04-16T10:00:49Z

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			\| style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"\| Moving Stones

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			\| style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"\| Learning Objectives
			\| style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"\| * For students to collect and manipulate larger data sets
			* To calculate the mean, mode and average from a set of data

			To explore ways of presenting data

			\|-
			\| style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"\| Outline of activity
			\| style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"\| Investigate how many stones can be moved from one pile to another (15cm apart) in 10 seconds. They collect data from the whole class and analyse it.

			Full details are available on instruction sheet: [https://zamideas.wikispaces.com/file/view/Moving+stones.rtf Moving stones.rtf]

			\|-
			\| style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"\| Technology requirements and skills
			\| style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"\| * Calculators (as many as possible)
			* Stopclocks (possible to be done with one)
			* At least one computer with spreadsheet software

			Understanding of basic formula construction in spreadsheet software, in particular the AVERAGE, MODE and MEDIAN formula

			\|-
			\| style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"\| Equipment requirements
			\| style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"\| For each group, pile of at least 20 small stones or pebbles of roughly equal size and able to be picked up and moved with two fingers.

			\|-
			\| style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"\| Possible extension or supplementary activities
			\| style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"\| * Students could investigate difference between data from their dominant hand and the other one
			* Students could explore ways of representing graphs
			* Use of mini whiteboards for students to record data and collect data from other members of the class
			* Use of mini whiteboards for students to make predictions of what the data may look like



			\|-
			\| style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"\| Suggestions of what ‘successful’ student understanding or work might look like
			\| style="border:0.002cm solid #000000;padding-top:0cm;padding-bottom:0cm;padding-left:0.191cm;padding-right:0.191cm;"\| * Students will be confident collecting and handling data sets
			* Students will be familiar with and able to use the terms mean, mode, median correctly
			* Students will be able to calculate the mean, mode and median from a set of data
			* Students will have calculated one or all of the following from the class data set (mean, mode, median)
			* Students will have presented some of all of this data in some form either as a histogram of other visual representation on either a computer, mini whiteboard or pen and paper

			Students will have repeated activity over time and suggested if repeating the activity improves the ‘score’.

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