WITH MATHEMATICS THROUGH LIFE Erasmus Project

Project Title

WITH MATHEMATICS THROUGH LIFE

Project Key Action

This project related with these key action: Cooperation for innovation and the exchange of good practices

Project Action Type

This project related with this action type : Strategic Partnerships for Schools Only

Project Call Year

This project’s Call Year is 2016

Project Topics

This project is related with these Project Topics: Creativity and culture; Key Competences (incl. mathematics and literacy) – basic skills; Teaching and learning of foreign languages

Project Summary

Mathematics is an international language of signs and symbols recognised all over the world and will provide a good way to overcome language and social barriers. We aim to make the students more motivated to learn Mathematics and challenge the mathematical problems in their life. As a result, their understanding of Mathematics and skills in solving problems will have improved and their ICT skills will have been further developed too. In addition, the teachers will strenghten their knowledge of teaching (Maths, English, ICT) in the participating schools. Looking at our students’ low exam results ( Maths and English ) in our schools we believe that project develop a positive attitude towards maths that will positively further their achievements and development in the future. “With Mathematics Through Life” was project in which, students were accessing a more practical and functional aspect of Mathematics by creating mathematical games and puzzles, mathematical mockups , joining in tasks, they could understand the purpose of Maths and were making their own mathematical problems for others to solve. In some tasks they were involved in creating and solving puzzles, rebuses and were inspired to create their own games. This project let them exercise their mind and practise logical thinking.The tasks and activities were chosen to demonstrate that maths is always in our lives and we see the effects of maths in our cultures. Those tasks students realised maths in their roots and maths in other nations’ cultures. The project was about exchanging materials about students themselves, their school, city and country. The materials were presented in English which also developed students’ language competencies. Interesting mathematical problems gave an opportunity to teach through creativity and fun and encourage those students with dyslexia, dysortography, dysgraphy and dyscalculia to search for solutions to mathematical problems. Seeing Mathematics in action rather than working from a textbook improved their understanding and use of mathematical skills and helped them to learn to use them in everyday life. Disguising Mathematics through riddles, mini projects, games, writing raps and other interesting tasks improved their attitude and motivation for the subject. This project helped them to realize how useful and rewarding group work can be and develop their confidence in sharing ideas and knowledge with others and overcoming difficulties in a joint effort not only increased the students’ acquaintance with Mathematics, but helped them develop their social and communication skills. This aspect was especially important in view of the disadvantaged students who are often inhibited and needed much more encouragement to take part in group activities. Using a foreign language for a specific purpose was a good chance to overcome language barriers and cultural differences.
In this sproject took part four schools:
1)Szkoła Podstawowa nr.1 im.Kazimeirza Wielkiego w Grybowie
2)Zağnospaşa Secondary School in Balıkesir,
3)Agrupamento de Escolas Pedome in Vila Nova de Famalicão,
4)Midsund skule in Midsund
Through the project we produced:​
1. Team introduction – ppt, voki, video.
2. Patchwork of maths
3. My school- ppts, slideshare
4. Logo of project
5. Maths for travelling -planned travelling to Poland, Norway, Portugal, Turkey
6. PPts, videos from meeting in Poland
7. Maths is here -postcards from my town
8. Maths calendar
9. Sightseeing my country – artworks are made – Students prepared mile and hour problems
10. Math in Daily life. Students prepare survey about spare time activities of teenagers in their country.
11. Famous mathematicians, scientists from our country – PPTs, slideshow or Web 2.0
12. Maths in shapes -making kites(legendary heroes of the country), organizing kite festival,
13. Maths in calories – Famous dishes with shapes. Math problems about dishes: Sudents calculate the calories, proportion.They are shared on facebook.
14. Maths & Games -group-work –e.g design a treasure hunt
15. PPTs or vides of Portuguese meeting
16.Traditional games with rules- preparing videos or PPts
17.Traditional art crafts, students will find out shapes and numbers -PPT, videos or slideshows.
18. Maths in models – searching the traditional buildings and making models
19. PI number celebration and Model Exhibition is organized.
20. Maths with rhythm -countries’ traditional musical instruments and rhythms.
21. Exhibition with photos of all the activities.
22. Website/ facebook/ e-Twining
23. CD ROM with all tasks.

EU Grant (Eur)

Funding of the project from EU: 102660 Eur

Project Coordinator

Szkola Podstawowa nr.1 im.Kazimierza Wielkiego & Country: PL

Project Partners

• Agrupamento de Escolas de Pedome
• Zagnospasa Ortaokulu
• Midsund skule