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Inspiration Subject Specific 10 practical ways to use apps in primary mathematics teaching
With a keen interest in ICT and maths, I have been exploring ways in which iPad apps (other than the “I can do maths…. 2+2” type) can enhance pupil progress and motivation. I believe that, when done the right way, gaming can play a huge role in learning.
If you are going to try any of these ideas in class, it's best to be quite familiar with the apps and how they work.
Here are 10 things I have tried:
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I've been teaching for 7 years, for the past 6 years I've been teaching at Spring Cottage Primary School, teaching in Year 6. This is my first attempt at blogging. As a self confessed Apple fanatic, I want to write how handheld devices (iPads and iPods) can be successfully used in a primary school. I want to share how I think this technology can change teaching and learning across the curriculum. I want to inspire and encourage the teachers I work with to take a chance and think outside of their comfort zone and embrace this new technology. In addition, I'd like to share the apps which would be effective in the classroom. By writing these blogs and our school's 'iPad Journey'.
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