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This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.
This web site reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Subject taught
- Math
Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqhlG3Vakw8
Type of Product
- Videos
Language Skills Developed
- Listening
- Reading
- Speaking
- Writing
Transferable/Scientific Skills Developed
Student will develop self-motivation, analytical skills, problem-solving skills.
Description
General aims
Student will be able to explain visually and theoretically how Pythagoras theorem works, how to use it and how to proof it.
Student will be able to solve basic mathematical problems connected with Pythagoras theorem. He will know basic vocabulary in English connected with geometry. Student will develop positive learning habits such as organisational and problem-solving skills.
Linguistic aims:
- to read English with ease
- to understanding content
- to communicate reading experiences
- to learn from written texts
- to master tools for gathering information
- to express understanding and experiences
- to enable students to understand topic correctly
- to develop academic language
- to translate words connected with Pythagoras theorem in English into the mother tongue using one’s own words.
Subject specific aims:
- student can explain visually and theoretically how Pythagoras theorem works
- student is able to use Pythagoras theorem in math problems which are connected directly with a right triangle
- student knows how to proof Pythagoras theorem
- student knows how to convert written sentences to mathematical sentences
- student gains confidence in their math skills
- student is better prepared for standardized testing.
Target group age:
Students from primary school (13-14 years old), before using the resource they need to know how to do basic operation with powers, roots, solve equations. What is more, this video can be used by anyone who wants to know more about Pythagoras theorem, also by grade teachers who wants to teach math bilingually.
Level of competence in English (CEFR)
B1/B1+
Time required to use the resource with the students:
The teacher can use the resource with the students for one lessons. Video lasts 12:54 minutes.
How to use it
Before using the video during one’s classes, the students should be able to do basic operation with powers, roots, equations.
The teacher asks students to watch the video and does pauses in certain moments to give students opportunity to make notes, asks questions and develop some problems presented in the video.
During lessons the teacher should ask the student some questions in English, for example:
“What is the the Pythagorean theorem about?”,
“Who is the author of this theorem?”,
“How to check if the triangle is right?”
The students give the answers with the examples. The teacher should give them feedback and show students more examples on the black table. The teacher highlights some new words for students in English and students should find the translation these words into the mother tongue and write down the new words in English in the notebook with the right translation in their own words.
Possible difficulties for the students
Students who have poor knowledge of English can have problems with understanding the content. Students who has problems doing basic operations with powers and roots can face difficulties in solving math problems with the Pythagorean theorem which are introduced in the video which is recommended.
Comments
The resource provides interesting self-directed learning, it can be used by teachers as a model to help them teach their own students how to do use Pythagoras theorem in math problems which are connected directly with a right triangle using English. The strength of the video is a rich content, visuals, clarity of explanation. It presents an easy way to remember the steps for solving math problems connected with the Pythagorean theorem and uncluttered, understandable strategies which are easy for students to remember and for teachers to teach. What is more, the academic language presented in the video helps to develop academic vocabulary.
In my opinion this web site is scientifically reliable and can be recommended to students and teachers, it is intuitive and usable. A layout is focused on ease of use. Consistent design allows the user to focus on the message. The resource could be more visually appealing to students and provide a wider range of different types of exercises. The drawback can be quite difficult sentence structure and fast speech pase.