Outdoor Mathematics

To kick-off our new Mathematics topic of Perimeter & Area we took all the students outside! The activity was designed to draw on the students previous knowledge of topics such as size, area, units, shapes, and much more. The enthusiasm they showed was fantastic. Students were asked the simple question of "how big is this shape?" and given a variety of measurement equipment to arrive at a group answer. The supplied answers showed a wide range of knowledge and helped students identify those skills they need to develop further. Now it is time to master the skills back in the classroom (and of course at home!).