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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Students were inspired to demonstrate their many physical skills. It also encouraged them to see maths in the real world, so their basic facts and computations knowledge was used authentically.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Students are keen to continue trying to break more world records, with some even designing Christmas Day activities for the whole family.

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How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Everyone loved the colourful minute-timers, measuring tapes and posters, filling in their cards with weird and wacky additions to their world-record hopes.

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“The tamariki loved this kit - loads of practical ideas to test their physical and mental skills, show off to their classmates and have fun.”

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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? The students filmed the finals and had roles as journalists and sports commentators - it was fantastic combining drama, script writing and oral language skills with the World Records Kit.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? I am definitely going to use the ideas from this kit again. I will incorporate our litaracy programme better, using related reading topics and fiction and non-fiction writing opportunities.

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How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? The students really enjoyed using the sand timers to try e.g. how many times they could do star jumps before the time ran out.

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“The students were so engaged with this kit as they love a bit of competition! It added to the measurement work we had done earlier in the year and was a great way to review measurement in a really fun way.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? For me this unit fitted in well with my Health and Physical Education and Technology planning. It ticked off the "Positive Attitudes"objectives in the Health and Physical Education by engaging students to participate in and create a variety of games and a

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? That Health and Physical Education have many elements to explore. The sterotype of being fit or fast are not the only attributes to demonstrate success.

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How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? It was a wonderful hands on approach to teach in the area of geometry and measurement. In particular creating and useing appropriate units and devices to measure length, and time. Also, representing objects with drawings and models.

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“I used this kit as a follow-up from the games. It provided an opportunity to reflect on what had happened, how successful participants were, and if they had an opportunity to participate what would they like to compete in.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? N/A

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? maybe to teach to older students

How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Didn't get to that stage

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“I found this kit hard to use, I didn't understand how to introduce the idea of world records - I found a lot of resources on Twinkle to support the beginning of the unit so students understood world records. I needed more detail from the plans. I had a student teacher that tried to start the unit but he didn't get it either. I think because of the lack of understanding my students never got momentum and it never took off. I did try three different occasions and gave up. I have a Year 3/4 class - mostly Year 4 - I think it might be too hard for this age level :) It did fit nicely with our athletics :) Because I didn't use the kit correctly I am happy to return it to you :)”

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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 linked it to our pe timetable - tasks needed some movement element. We also looked at the history of world records. Unfortunately we ran out of time to explore nz world record holders.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? I’m going to is the kit next year when we are focusing on our school value - resilience. Also into as a brain break option - trying to break a record

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How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? We used tape measures, rulers and timers. I modeled how to find an average. We also used a graph to track attempts.

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“Excellent engaging kit. The class loved creating their own record challenges and trying to be the record holder. All children were able to have a record at some stage.”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? They loved watching current records and learning about when/how they were set and they loved the getting outside and giving them a go.

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? My class would like to continue to try records throughout next year!

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How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? It definitely encouraged mathematical thinking. Deciding on which unit of measurement and how much time was a challenge.

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“My class loved this kit! From the very beginning where they watched videos of current records, to making up and attempting their own they were engaged the whole time!”

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Posted 2 years ago

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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Lots of challenges involving physical activity with how many's and how fars...

What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? We explored conversion of units with students, adding and subtracting lengths and times.

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How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? It was a great hands on exploration of measurement - the kids quickly upskilled on measuring length and how to use a stopwatch for timings. MAny became very engaged by the concept of time relating to seconds and milliseconds - great learning around how un

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“Had so much fun with this kit - it carried on far longer than we had intended as the kids just did not want to stop - and the rest of the school also wanted to get in on the challenges!”

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Posted 2 years ago

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