Engaging Students with Math Activities

Robin Lodge introduces himself and discusses his new role, then engages the audience with a warm-up activity on discounts and sales tax. He explains percentage calculations and proofs without writing, emphasizing the commutative property of multiplication. The presentation focuses on engaging students in math through entertainment and creativity, using math jokes and physical activities. Lodge shares his experience with a Year 11 class, incorporating physical activities to enhance engagement and learning. The session concludes with student feedback and reflection on the activities.

What is the main purpose of the warm-up activity involving discounts and sales tax?

• To test students' knowledge of percentages

• To determine students' interest in shopping

• To engage students and introduce the topic

• To assess students' calculation speed

What mathematical property is highlighted in the discussion of applying discounts and sales tax?

• Identity property

• Distributive property

• Associative property

• Commutative property

Why does Robin Lodge use math jokes in the classroom?

• To fill time at the end of lessons

• To engage students and make learning enjoyable

• To distract students from difficult topics

• To make students laugh and relax

What is the purpose of combining physical exercises with math problems in the classroom?

• To improve students' physical fitness

• To enhance student engagement and focus

• To replace traditional math teaching methods

• To make math lessons longer

How did students respond to the physical-math activity according to the feedback?

• They were more focused and less fidgety

• They preferred traditional math lessons

• They found it too tiring and unhelpful

• They found it confusing and distracting