[Patrick McCarthy]

this is something we hope to get up and running this year , a school garden is hopefully a priority for the year ahead , we are looking forward to the challenge, hopefully something grows !!!

[Patrick McCarthy]

Explore how you would use some of the online data sets in your teaching of data in maths and to highlight the application of maths in real world contexts.

 

A simple lesson idea I would have done would be something like this ( older classes )

 

we use GAA scoring charts  , The lesson could start with a short chat about GAA. Ask the class if they watch or play, and how scores work in matches. Make sure they understand that a goal is worth 3 points, and show an example on the board, like:
Team A: 2–10 = (2×3) + 10 = 16 points.

we give  scoring charts from real  GAA matches. In pairs or small groups, look at the data and answer simple questions like:

Who won the match?
Which team scored more goals?
What was the total score for each team?
What was the score difference?

After this, put data into a bar chart………

At the end of the lesson, invite some students to show their work and explain what they found.

 

for  finish discussion  how maths is used in sports reporting, coaching, and analysis.

[Patrick McCarthy]

We would do a lot of this , we are a smaller school and find it so effective our younger pupils , working with our older pupils.

 

I think it definitely helps to create a more inclusive culture within the school as well.

[Patrick McCarthy]

I certianly agree on local,  the only way be can start opening the minds of our pupils is focusing on our locality, everything is on our doorstep

[Patrick McCarthy]

Describe how you could apply some of the concepts and skills you have learned in this module to your own teaching practice in line with the STEM Education policy statement

 

 

This module has helped me understand how important it is to get children thinking for themselves, asking questions, and working together — all key parts of the STEM Education Policy. The policy focuses on encouraging active thinking and giving students and teachers the tools to explore and learn in a hands-on, real-life way.

Learning Through Inquiry
Next year, I want to focus more on pair work, group tasks, and asking questions that help pupils use their prior knowledge. I want to make science lessons more fun and meaningful, not just following a step-by-step method like a recipe, but instead giving time for:

Exploration

Wondering

Investigating

This way, pupils will get to think like real scientists

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