SEA MATHEMATICS REVISION

PROTOTYPE
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By Shenelle Mohammed
INTRODUCTION

Revision is a must when it comes to learning. Students must understand how to revise, why it is

important to revise and how to revise. Concepts taught must be revisited throughout the learning

process so that there can be a better application of concepts learnt. Any problem that is faced in

the Mathematics paper can be solved by the principles

learnt. Hence, students must learn the principles, know

what they are used for and revisit them over and over if

they are to be able to apply them or even improve them in

the future. This prototype provides basic introduction to

revision concepts for section three of the Mathematics practice test papers. For each strand a link

will be provided illustrating a teaching resource and a compilation of the resources is illustrated

using a schoology app that can be used by students and teachers. The app also provides a

collaborative space for both students and teachers and tools to manage the learning process. The

concepts that this app was built on was to provide resources specific to learning needs, an online

learning resource that can be utilized outside the classroom, motivation for the kids to learn the

concepts, organized resources and a space where the teacher and students can collaborate.
REVISION TIPS

✓ Create a weekly schedule

✓ Choose an appropriate time or set time

✓ Choose a specific place

✓ Have organized resources (textbook, notebook, stationary)

✓ Keep track of what was revised

✓ Some concepts you have to memorise and some you have to practice

✓ Get a study partner

✓ Ask you parents to review you on what was revised weekly

✓ Celebrate on your weekly achievement

The first two screenshots below show the course page “SEA Mathematics: Section 3”. At

the centre a folder was created for each strand in section three of the Math paper. Under each

strand objectives, resources, discussions and assignments were uploaded. The app allows for the

easy upload of course material and the options to compete the unit or to save course to resources.

The resources are also easily accessible as one simple needs to click each resource to open.

What is emphasized here is organized resources with graphic organizers for each strand,

clear objectives, collaborative assignments and personalized learning with the use of an online

learning environment.
SCREENSHOT 1 – Course layout
SCREENSHOT 2 - Objectives
The third screenshot below shows the various awards that can be granted to students who show

exceptional performance in various areas. The honour of awards motivates students to perform

well and work hard in different aspects. The application also allows the teacher to create

different badges specific to the desired outcome.

SCREENSHOT 3 – Badges
The next screenshot below demonstrates the easy to use attendance register for teachers to record

participation for the course.

SCREENSHOT 4 – Attendance Register

Screenshot number five illustrates a tab where updates from the lecturer can be posted at any

point of the course.

SCREENSHOT 5 - Updates
Screenshot number six reveals the gradebook. Students can be assigned grades for each

assignment and this can be easily tracked and tallied in a gradebook to show progress and

performance.

SCREENSHOT 6 - Gradebook
SCREENSHOT 7 – Participants
Screenshot eight demonstrates one of the discussion forums asking students to work in groups of

two to complete the question, providing adequate working and explanations for answers. The

aim of this assignment was to use group collaboration as a form of learning. The multiple

explanations provided will also aid in students reasoning as varying attempts to the question will

be presented.

SCREENSHOT 8 – Collaborative Assignment

The next screenshot shows an example of an individual assignment. The individual assignment

gives the student the opportunity to apply the knowledge learnt, practice answering the questions

and it also allows for personalized learning. The teacher is able to directly liaise with the students

and the students with the teacher and here personal attention can be given.

SCREENSHOT 9 – Individual Assignment

Screenshot number 10 provides and example of the Reflection assignment designed to help students

correlate all that was learnt from the resource section and from the assignments. Reflections also allow

students to make connections of past knowledge, new knowledge and knowledge that was gained.

SCREENSHOT 10 – Reflection Assignment

Resources
Resources were created to help students revise for section three of the Mathematics practice test

paper. These resources included graphic organizers, definitions, formulas, examples and practice

questions.

See links below to the following resources;

https://www.scribd.com/document/464726230/Geometry-Resource

https://www.scribd.com/document/464726393/Measurement-Powerpoint

https://www.scribd.com/document/464726541/Number-Resource

https://www.scribd.com/document/464726657/Statistics-Powerpoint
Modified Prototype

The prototype above was evaluated via a post test and evaluation form to be filled by the

standard five students at Point Fortin Roman Catholic Primary School. The evaluation forms

filled showed that students desired more interactive resources and so voice was introduced to the

resources and uploaded in the form of a video. The videos were created using Camtasia and can

be viewed on the links below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zRCeG8eInY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J28nvooDA54
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z09Cg-lWqOE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rixaqzv5OeU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5m7k5fKKGY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RvCyhLDznc