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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We utilised this kit with small ball skills - thinking about how to accurately hit with different objects, while also balancing on one leg. It made the children think about accuracy without dropping or falling over. This was also good for stretching - pro

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? The class really had to think about what World Records were already set and how we could change this or make it more applicable to the present time. This was entertaining and could be linked to many different curriculum areas when researching some of the

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How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? The class had to think about the importance of accuracy in how they were being recorded, the units of measurement being used and how to best use these (time for how many hits of a tennis ball can you do in a minute while standing on one foot?), and how to

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“This was an engaging and entertaining kit that the class used, creating activities that were a little odd, helping those out-of-the-box thinkers! It was fun for everyone to practice and think about how they could improve their time, balance, accuracy, and how records need to be specific in order to make it different and achievable. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity to bring a different challenge for our akonga!”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We haven't used it, it didn't arrive.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Please send us the kit, we are still keen to use it.

How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? I would like to receive the kit to be able to answer these question, School Kits are fantastic and I was looking forward to this one in particular.

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“As previously stated, my kit never arrived. I downloaded the right information, it said it was on the way, but it didn't arrive. I would still love to use it.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? We had reading, writing, maths and enquiry learning going on

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Kids are constantly in the playground attempting to break records

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How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? We completed along side our measurement and Add/sub units. The tie in was great.

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“The year 4 children of R12 loved this interactive kit. THey enjoyed the freedom of choosing their own ideas around what records they would like to break/make. I will definitely be doing this kit again.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Students always like to try new out of the box things especially with one another. They were all able to show leadership qualities through out.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We will definitly be using this kit again so have saved cards to come up with more records

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How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Their understanding of time and predictions changed effectively.

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“From the time we opened the box tamariki were very excited to get stuck in.”

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Posted 2 years ago

How high was student engagement throughout this kit?

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Lots of outside time linking to health and PE.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? My class are keen to keep working on the unit so a repeat/extension is planned for next year!

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How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Great way to link measurement and decimals

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“This was a fabulous kit that really inspired my class to be creative!”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Students were getting creative with ideas of how to invent new world records. Many chose particularly physical activities and required a great deal of practice.

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How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? We hadn't yet covered measurement so this was an excellent opportunity to start a measurement unit to sit alongside the school kit

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“A highly engaging kit with a measurement focus”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? The kids enjoyed using this across reading and they explored other records that other students or other people in the world have made, they wrote about it. This encouraged them to get active as this was often a good way to make a new record.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? The kits are wanting to create new games or activities that other students can get involved in. Not only in our class but across the school

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How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? They had to think about how to measure their records and how to do this accurately and fairly. They needed to be able to repeat this measurement, so accuracy was important.

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“My kids really enjoyed working on this kit. It was a great experience for them. They were motivated and excited to make their own records.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Students linked health and PE with mathematical calculations. They created posters to for class members to explain how the record would work

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? N/a

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How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Students used the tape measure to mediate distance/length

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“Such a great kit. Students loved learning and researching about different world records and then creating their own.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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