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David Warlick, USA, keynote speaker, Learning-at-School Technology Expo, Rotorua 2007. ‘No, it doesn’t need to be ‘plugged in’ to be an appropriate learning technology! I saw this device when I visited and worked with educators in New Zealand. The invention of educator, Dr. Des Rainey, the tool’s richness is in it’s simplicity. It consists of a rod on which coloured balls can be clipped… And here is the magic. Thinking about and talking about how the balls lie after a ‘spin’ can only be done by thinking and talking in math. This simple little technology is certainly worth pursuing.' 'Brilliant! ’
Des Rainey
Contact: Doc. Rainey Ltd. 15A, Coronation Road Glenfield, Auckland
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'1, 2, 3' Doc Rainey 'Maths & Music' Newsletter, Aug-Sep 08 |
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This is the first in a series of occasional one-page newsletters. [Note: For many years we have intermittently sent information to schools about maths materials including Kiwi Maths in the 90s. We have taken this as indication you are happy to receive information and offers but if this is not so please reply with 'unsubscribe' in the subject line.] 1. WELLINGTON! September 1-5re available NOW to primary, intermediate and secondary schools - first in first served. Find exactly where YOUR kids are with their basic facts as the year starts! Call and discuss &/or for more information link to trials. 2. 'Number Family' concept and methods. At a recent NZAMT conference in Auckland we showed a simple empowering technology which takes young students into almost all areas of early maths. We talked also on new Early Numeracy teaching methods including innovative 'Number-Family' methods. The presentation was well received. Facilitators present rated the new Number Family ideas very highly. More info. 3. Children who are advanced when they start school tend to stay advanced or increase their lead. Those who are behind tend to stay behind and the gap widens, especially for girls. For reference to research on this interesting subject: research. See also information on new Kindergarten packs and Early Numeracy packs. 1. 'Quick Tests' of Basic Number Facts - preliminary notice. We are presently trialing an ONLINE form of this test before releasing NZ-wide. A limited number of FREE TRIALS Auckland/ North Auckland schools - for product presentations and/or inservice training call Des, Diane or Tracy at 09 419 8356. Ask especially about the:
* * * * * * Music! New! Musicals based on the poems of A A Milne, giving children opportunities to read, sing and act. We think many children through all primary levels will love them. For details and/or to order go: musicals Cheers - Des Rainey - des@earlymath.com PS NZAMT now offers a link to our website - thanks NZAMT - but to go there direct: www.earlymath.com |
