Category Archives: Show and Tell

A Few of my Favourite Things

Posted on November 20, 2018 by webmaths

On a recent trip to Nepal – Bhutan – Hong Kong, I couldn’t resist buying some stationary to add to my favorites (see picture below). What stationary/teaching aids could you NOT do without?

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A Short History of Mathematics Teaching and Learning Part 1

Posted on March 31, 2014 by webmaths

As I progress through my 36th year of teaching, I can’t help but reflect on the many changes that have taken place. As a secondary student I did not have a calculator until Year 12. And so I depended on: … Continue reading →

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Teachers should take risks

Posted on January 7, 2014 by webmaths

The following journal article: Risk Taking: A Distinguishing Factor of Good versus Great Teachers by Gayle A. Brazeau, PhD, finishes with the statement: “Perhaps risk taking is what in the end distinguishes a good teacher from a great teacher”. With this … Continue reading →

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You can have your Maths Cake and eat it too!

Posted on May 26, 2013 by webmaths

My year 8’s are just finishing a unit on ratio. Their assignment included working out ingredients needed to make a “Harriet Hedgehog” and a “Calculator” cake. You can check out the assignment at hermathness. I added an extra ingredient (excuse … Continue reading →

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Year 8 Height Graph

Posted on November 16, 2012 by webmaths

Year 8’s are learning about Data and Graphs at the moment. The students were asked to measure each others heights and draw an appropriate graph. Here is Jordan’s: I was impressed with Jordan’s drawing skills but not so much his … Continue reading →

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Tessellations

Posted on November 28, 2010 by webmaths

I am back from a wonderful trip to Syria! Fighting of the Jet Lag is tough, and I’m back at school tomorrow. But it was worth it. My wife Ruth took some great photos, and amongst them are some great … Continue reading →

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Maths Teacher in the Middle East

Posted on November 21, 2010 by webmaths

While travelling overseas, Iam always on the lookout for examples of Mathematics! Of course the planning of a trip involves aspects of Mathematics too. For example, climate data, travel distances, time differences and currency conversions. And so I was looking … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Baby?

Posted on September 23, 2010 by webmaths

Was I a beautiful baby? I’ll let you be the judge by looking at my “baby” photo below. I think at least my Mum thought I was beautiful – that’s good enough for me! Why else would she spit saliva … Continue reading →

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Numbers Game 2

Posted on September 9, 2010 by webmaths

If the last post whet your appetite for this type of puzzle, then the screenshot below presents you (or your students) with another challenge. Can you make 533? I showed the online video to my year 9’s today and they … Continue reading →

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When will we ever use this?

Posted on September 7, 2010 by webmaths

Early in my teaching career, students used to ask me this question. I was lost for an answer, or my answer did not convince or satisfy the student. At long last I know how to answer this question. Steven Diaz … Continue reading →

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