Wii Take Pleasure in Maths!

As our HSIE Olympics unit begins to wrap up, we decided that it would be the perfect opportunity to hold our own Wii Olympics in the classroom (each day for the next 2 weeks) and use the data collected during our Maths lessons!

The Year level was broken up into two teams and given time to agree on a team name. One participant from each team would compete against each other while the scores are recorded by the students individually. The atmosphere around the 'arena' is energetic and fierce, with students displaying the a.s.p.i.r.e values and sportsmanship learnt throughout the unit.

Initially the students were to keep a record of the scores and total them at the end of each Olympic session, however with the variety of games and events that we have at hand, we are able to collect data for different events (cow racing, 100m sprints, fishing etc) and compile our information into numerous types of graphs, while keeping a running tally of the teams individual scores for the competition.

The students are so engaged in these sessions, they forget that they are actually completing Maths activities, working in large teams and boosting each others self-esteem through encouragement.

The whole experience has allowed some of the quieter students to step into the spot light and reveal their natural talents as commentators and group leaders. As teachers, it has been interesting to watch the dynamics of the teams, camaraderie and competition develop each day as the Olympics continue.