Patterns with Olympic rings

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In the introductory activity, students individually think about the Olympic rings, the proper use of mathematical terminology and their prior knowledge of the patterns. Students study patterns in the form of 5 Olympic rings. After the activity, they individually write down their learning goals (personal, mathematical and goals in a relation to chosen transversal skills) and success criteria. Students present written goals and success criteria to each other in small groups. Its members give feedback to every student. If necessary, students improve or supplement their notes. In groups, every member presents his/her own research strategies, findings and outcomes. Afterwards, group members compare and evaluate different strategies/findings/outcomes of all members. Together they decide for the most appropriate research approach, write it down in some type of ICT presentation and present it to the other groups. Groups discuss different research processes and approaches, advantages and disadvantages, and compare their outcomes. At the end of the research, students do self-reflection and self-evaluation in accordance with their learning goals and success criteria. During the lessons on patterns, they fill in Mahara Learning Journal (My Learning Cycle).

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