| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| What topic | Expanding brackets |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Imagine you are a treasure hunter, standing before an ancient, weathered map. This map holds the key to a hidden treasure, but there's a catch—it is written in a secret mathematical code! To decipher this map and uncover the treasure, you must first conquer the art of expanding brackets.
As you gather around your desks, take a moment to picture yourself in an exciting world where mathematics leads you to treasures untold. The treasure awaits, but only those brave enough to wield the power of algebra can find it!
Distribute Printed ‘Treasure Maps’: Hand out a colourful worksheet that resembles a treasure map. This sheet contains various bracket expressions that need expanding. Each correctly expanded expression reveals a clue in the form of coordinates that lead to the treasure.
Group Work: Divide the class into small teams. Each team will work together to decode the expressions, sharing their strategies and building on each other’s understanding.
Countdown Challenge: Set a timer for 15 minutes. Teams race against the clock to expand as many brackets as possible correctly. The first team to solve all their expressions gets to share their treasure siting with everyone!
Once the timer goes off, we’ll gather as a class to discuss our strategies. We’ll explore how expanding brackets not only unlocks the mystery of our treasure map but also forms the foundation for much of what we’ll tackle in mathematics this term. Let's embark on this adventure together!
This engaging start aims to spark curiosity and excitement about expanding brackets, illustrating how mathematics can be both fun and practical. Ready your maps; it’s time to set sail on this mathematical journey!