How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students?
Students were asked to measure, compare, and calculate various records, such as distances, times, and quantities, which helped them engage with real-world data. They explored patterns, estimated outcomes, and worked with units of measurement, fostering their numeracy skills.
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit?
The kit has also sparked curiosity around personal goal-setting and achievement, which ties in perfectly with the Year 8 students' upcoming learning next term. As they reflect on their time at intermediate and prepare speeches about growth mindset and perseverance, they can draw on their experiences with the kit.
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
What are three words that describe the activities in this kit?
fun, creative, engaging
What was the most unique record achieved and why?
Try not to flinch
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?
The kit provided a platform to explore global sporting events like the Olympics, and cultral studies for literacy involving research of other sporting world records and olympic records.
