“The children really enjoyed this CD-ROM and the activities with it. They asked me to put the CD back on the computer as I was leaving.” Debbie Green, primary specialist after trialling the product in school.
Age Range 5 - 11
Maths Workshop School Edition invites pupils to enter an exciting world of mathematics. They can explore a variety of mathematical concepts, develop and apply problem-solving strategies, utilise critical thinking skills and engage in creative activities. This School Edition aims to incorporate children’s experiences in developing their ability to generate thoughts and ideas.
The open-ended approach of the CD-ROM encourages pupils to look for multiple solutions to a particular problem. Such explorations allow pupils to construct their own mathematical understandings about fraction equivalences, about the relative sizes of common fractions and about the properties of geometric figures. The program also provides activities for addition, subtraction, multiplication and estimation for different levels of ability. Program activities such as Pattern Windows and Rhythm Shop help children discover that using mathematics goes beyond numerical operations - creating music and art also involve the use of maths. Establishing these connections stimulates children’s appreciation for mathematics, making it relevant to their lives.
The Teacher’s Guide explains how Maths Workshop School Edition supports current thinking about mathematics teaching by a hands-on problem-solving approach and mathematical games. It provides suggestions for introducing the program to children, adjusting to computer availability, and using collaborative learning strategies. It also includes a selection of lesson plans and activity sheets supporting the National Curriculum and the Curriculum Guidelines.
