Visibility of eTwinning Projects Group July 2017 Newsletter------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Causes of lack of students’ motivation are various. Motivation is supported in many ways. I like to link math to everyday life. Teaching math with projectbased learning is another way.
An example is Eratosthenes Experiment presented on the MUST eTwinning project( https:// twinspace. etwinning. net / 10290 / pages / pag e / 54674).
Problems solving: Children become easily bored with this.
In math to solve problems is like the grammar. This is the most important challenge for teacher and pupils. In my opinion doing practical activities is a good way to improve key competences, particularly STEM skills.
Astronomy is one of the fields in which mathematics has many applications. I usually involve students in astronomy projects and activities like Eratosthenes Experiment. Students apply Pythagoras ' theorem in an experimental context and understand the importance of mathematics in solving practical problems.
Another example is activity called Little Astronomer. Students navigated through the Science of the Universe and they did presentation about famous astronomers, artificial satellites, spacecraft, astronomical sanctuaries, yesterday and today.
eTwinning projects are a good way to teach math in a fun and formative path!
Differentiation: Teachers are dealing with students who are at different stages of learning, and each student has different individual needs.
For every such student I make tailored teaching materials. I also have extra-curricular activities that educate all students informally. An example is Trip to the Planetarium- activity presented on MUST eTwinning project.
Anamaria Corina Golumbeanu is a math teacher in Craiova, Romania. She is interested in applied mathematics, art, astronomy, ecology, traditions and interculturality.
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