CCPS Learning
websites and apps for you - Issue 4
Websites of the Week - Numeracy
MathsticksThe site offers to support teachers, students, parents, carers and children develop their mathematical teaching and learning.The fundamental aim is to make learning meaningful (and to make maths stick!). The materials, strategies and activities here are based on the need for children to be fully involved in their learning; to have fun, and to enjoy and achieve while developing their mathematical skills. The resources are the result of practical experience, research and the firm belief that effective mathematical learning is best achieved through: the use and application of mathematics high quality talk within mathematics purposeful and effective group work clear and meaningful use of oral & mental work This means that you will see a lot of games, visual aids and interactive materials here together with valuable strategies and lesson ideas. However, you won't find worksheets or drill-and-practice activities. | Maths LinkThe MathsLinks Network is a collection of sites made by a maths teacher for maths teachers from NSW. Find and share the best online activities on MathsLinks. Download activities from others and share your own resources on MathsFaculty. Get quick access to all the everyday essentials on MathsKit… and more. Can login using either Twitter or Facebook or an individual sign up. Some of the links only work if you are on the DEC server. | 7 Puzzle BlogDaily maths puzzles - easy to hard and further ....solid. These can be used as daily starters or maybe for homework for a family discussion. |
Mathsticks
The site offers to support teachers, students, parents, carers and children develop their mathematical teaching and learning.The fundamental aim is to make learning meaningful (and to make maths stick!). The materials, strategies and activities here are based on the need for children to be fully involved in their learning; to have fun, and to enjoy and achieve while developing their mathematical skills. The resources are the result of practical experience, research and the firm belief that effective mathematical learning is best achieved through: the use and application of mathematics high quality talk within mathematics purposeful and effective group work clear and meaningful use of oral & mental work This means that you will see a lot of games, visual aids and interactive materials here together with valuable strategies and lesson ideas. However, you won't find worksheets or drill-and-practice activities.
Maths Link
The MathsLinks Network is a collection of sites made by a maths teacher for maths teachers from NSW. Find and share the best online activities on MathsLinks. Download activities from others and share your own resources on MathsFaculty. Get quick access to all the everyday essentials on MathsKit… and more. Can login using either Twitter or Facebook or an individual sign up. Some of the links only work if you are on the DEC server.
App of the Week

Red Dragonfly Maths - DEC
The Red dragonfly mathematics challenge is an English adaptation of a classic Japanese mathematics problem-solving book. It provides a range of easily understood problems to challenge and stimulate student interest and reward perseverance. All the challenges have been used in primary classrooms and emphasise essential algebraic reasoning.
Available iTunes app store - free