How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students?
The World Records Kit was a fantastic way to incorporate measurement concepts into the classroom in a hands-on and exciting way. As students invented and tested their own world records, they had the opportunity to measure time, length, weight, and distance—all essential skills in the real world.
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit?
The World Records Kit encouraged students to think outside the box in ways that will be a valuable asset to their future learning.
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
What are three words that describe the activities in this kit?
Fun, engaging, challenging
What was the most unique record achieved and why?
most rolly pollies in 1 minute with one hand tied behind their back. This was the most creative due to its ncuonventional approach. Unlike traditional athletic events that focus on running, jumping, or throwing, this challenge takes a playful, unconventional twist on physical activity. The idea of doing rolly pollies—a basic gymnastics move—while limiting one hand introduces an unexpected element of fun and creativity, encouraging students to approach the task in a new way.
How many new DIY World Records did your class create?
How likely are you to teach this kit again in the future?
What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit?
This kit was able to incorporate maths, topic, p.e and writing into one activity.
