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A Maths Starter of The Day

Can you memorise the picture above?
You have a few minutes after which the projector will be turned off. You should then draw the picture in the back of your exercise book.

 

 

 

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This activity is particularly effective when pupils are working in pairs. The discussion generated usually includes many mathematical concepts.

Another teaching idea is for pupils to sit in pairs, one with their back to the whiteboard. The second pupil describes the shape for the first to draw.

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