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3DVinci's (Google) SketchUp has some resources for mathematics / functional maths practitioners, who are looking for lesson ideas that will get their learners to think about mathematics in a way that isn't just numbers and equations on paper.

 

3DVinci presents a collection of mathematics projects that learners can do using Google SketchUp.

 

For those who have never used SketchUp, 3DVinci hosts video tutorials that will show them everything they need to know to get started using Google SketchUp to teach mathematics.

Via John Dalziel

There are plenty of online programs that learners can use to practice typing skills, test their typing speed, and test their typing accuracy.

 

They don't however evaluate typing skills while users are going about their daily web browsing or word processing activities.

 

Typing Speed Monitor is a Google Chrome extension that will track how fast users type and what keys they use most frequently.

 

If users do a lot of writing online, Typing Speed Monitor is one way to get accurate feedback on their typing proficiency in real-world settings.

 

Typing Speed Monitor could be a good way to find out how well learners actually type in realistic scenarios - as part of their ICT functional skills.

Via John Dalziel

Yummy Math, created by Brian Marks and Leslie Lewis, is an blog/site dedicated to helping learners and practitioners understand how maths is relevant to the world.

 

Functional Maths Practitioners will find this a useful resource, to bring real-world math into the learning environment.

 

When understood in context, learners can make connections to their learning and, as a result, really learn it.

 

Note: UK Practitioners will, in some cases, have to adapt the content as content is USA bias.

 

Each week, multiple activities and ideas are added to the Yummy Math site, providing a stream of real-world math problems for learners.

 

Categories include:
- Algebra
- Data and Probability
- Geometry
- Number Sense
- Sports
- Holidays/annual events
- Maths and Science
- Maths and Food
- Maths and Social Studies
- Maths and Art
- Movies and Entertainment

 

Use these activities to get learners thinking outside of the (maths) box. Not only relevant, but interesting!

Via John Dalziel