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DIY World Records 24 Reviews

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Elysia G
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How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Lots of measuring, timing, counting etc
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
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What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Lots of connections to the Olympic Games
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
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What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Engaging, fun, achievable for all
What was the most unique record achieved and why? book staking while hoping on one foot!
How many new DIY World Records did your class create?
5 or less
15
25+
How likely are you to teach this kit again in the future?
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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Maths
“Really enjoyed this kit, the kids were motivated to create their own records and every child felt successful. They had so much fun completing the challenges together and really motivated each other to succeed.”
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Posted 6 months ago
Penny J
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Keeping time, recording it accuratley
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
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What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Led into olympics talk, sport in general.
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
Very Low
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What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? fun, comprehensive, well resourced.
What was the most unique record achieved and why? Longest time hanging on a bar with two hands while balancing a book on your left foot.
How many new DIY World Records did your class create?
5 or less
15
25+
How likely are you to teach this kit again in the future?
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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Literacy
“It worked well with kids loving trying out their own world records.”
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Posted 6 months ago
Contessa B
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? recording time, working out the differences in time.
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
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Neutral
Very Successful
What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? statistical investigations on some of the activities
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
Very Low
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Very High
What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? fun, interactive, inclusive
What was the most unique record achieved and why? Leading the blind obstacle course in Te Reo Māori. Extended their Māori vocabulary.
How many new DIY World Records did your class create?
5 or less
15
25+
How likely are you to teach this kit again in the future?
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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Te Reo Māori
“My students and I had fun using this resource. At first it was hard for them to come up with activities outside of the box but once we got a few ideas it went smoothly.”
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Posted 6 months ago
Berton C
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? The badge, timer, certificate
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
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What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Yes! It motivate students a lot more because it definitely makes Maths more engaging and fun.
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
Very Low
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Very High
What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? fun, engaging, motivating
What was the most unique record achieved and why? Not unique but solid improvement across the board.
How many new DIY World Records did your class create?
5 or less
15
25+
How likely are you to teach this kit again in the future?
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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Digital technology-record their own achievement using devices. Literacy-conducting research report and make comparison. Art-Incorporate into the classroom display.
“The DIY World Records kit is a fantastic resource that provides students with various opportunities to set and record their own world records, fostering a sense of pride. Through using the kit, they are able to learn statistical investigation by documenting their own achievements. The badges further motivate them, encouraging learning through the reward of earning badges.”
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Posted 6 months ago
Anonymous
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Great motivation to enjoy meaningful maths learning
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
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Neutral
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What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Connected well Olympics event
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
Very Low
Neutral
Very High
What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Fun, challenging, active
What was the most unique record achieved and why? book balancing, the strategies were very diverse.
How many new DIY World Records did your class create?
5 or less
15
25+
How likely are you to teach this kit again in the future?
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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Maths
“Great way to engage more active learners.”
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Posted 6 months ago
Jess H
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Measuring
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
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Neutral
Very Successful
What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? Unsure
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
Very Low
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Very High
What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Fun, engaging, exciting
What was the most unique record achieved and why? Unsure
How many new DIY World Records did your class create?
5 or less
15
25+
How likely are you to teach this kit again in the future?
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Very likely
What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? na
“We really enjoyed exploring weird records and then creating our own. Students enjoyed trying to beat the set records.”
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Posted 6 months ago
Anonymous
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How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? It was a great practical way to engage students in maths. They had to apply their mathematical thinking in real world contexts.
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
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Neutral
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What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? integrated into writing
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
Very Low
Neutral
Very High
What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? fun, engaging, challenging
What was the most unique record achieved and why? can't remember
How many new DIY World Records did your class create?
5 or less
15
25+
How likely are you to teach this kit again in the future?
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What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? integrated with writing and social sciences.
“It fitted in well with the olympics. Students really enjoyed creating their own 'events' and having a go at setting records.”
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Posted 6 months ago
Anonymous
Verified Reviewer
How did the kit components encourage mathematical thinking for your students? Through a range of different mathematical concepts- measurement inquiry statistics
How successful was this kit in encouraging physical activity in your class?
Not Successful At All
Neutral
Very Successful
What future learning opportunities have arisen from this kit? They ran workshops and activities for the rest of the year 5/6 team. It provided an authentic experience of recording, measuring team building and communication with one another
How high was student engagement throughout this kit?
Very Low
Neutral
Very High
What are three words that describe the activities in this kit? Engaging excitement challenge
What was the most unique record achieved and why? Our long jump challenge
How many new DIY World Records did your class create?
5 or less
15
25+
How likely are you to teach this kit again in the future?
Not likely
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Very likely
What cross curricular learning came about as a result of this kit? Maths physical education
“Absolutely an engaging resource. My students loved every minute of exploring this resource. It challenged their thinking. It brought an element of competition too which was just fabulous.”
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Posted 6 months ago
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