This term in Stage 5 mathematics we are studying probability, therefore I thought I would share the probability of winning Lotto with you all. Imagine this. There are 45 balls in a bucket. They are numbered from 1 to 45. Six of them will be chosen at random from the bucket. For a few dollars, you … [Read more...] about Are lotteries worth It?
Education
Fun eye-openers
As a teacher one of the most enjoyable experiences is watching a 'lightbulb' moment, when a student suddenly has their notion of the world tipped on its head to some degree and an old understanding replaced by a new and more fascinating one. In recent times I have had discussions with students … [Read more...] about Fun eye-openers
The Importance of Subject Specific Networking
Recently, I joined the History Teachers group page on Facebook. Now you may be thinking, 'Well, THAT does not sound very professional!' I can assure you that it is! I am also a member of the English Teachers Association of NSW group page. Of course, most professional networking takes place at … [Read more...] about The Importance of Subject Specific Networking
Read My Lips
During the primary years, colleges have proven themselves adept at teaching children to read. Great news for primary college teachers and children. Reading is the key skill humans use to access new information and in modern hyper-connected, Bluetooth, streaming social society (some call Junk … [Read more...] about Read My Lips
A Tsunami is Coming
The pace of technological change is increasing exponentially with implications for all of us. Robotic developments are already changing the way work is organised and carried out and will invariably lead to an accelerated disappearance of factory jobs. Driving jobs will eventually go the way of the … [Read more...] about A Tsunami is Coming
Learn to Move and Move to Learn
Play and physical movement is a massive part of my day with 21 active boys in my kinder class! It works, we all learn and we all love it! The kinders love intensive academic learning but we do it in short, sharp snippets. The rest of the daily learning takes place through play and movement. We have … [Read more...] about Learn to Move and Move to Learn