Page 12 - The Regent School Newsletter Week 12

Discovering 3D Shapes
Quality of Curriclum

he curriculum and other activities are
at least good in all or nearly all re-
ear 1R students took their learning
spects and are exemplary in significant
to the next level by constructing 3D
Telements. It is broad, balanced, rele-
Yshapes using colourful straws. This
vant and innovative. It is directly relevant to pu-
activity allowed the children to physically
pils’ needs. Pupils receive welljudged advice and
build and explore the properties of various
sound assistance to make important choices, to
3D shapes, from cubes to pyramids. By
prepare very well for the next stage in their lives.
joining the straws, the young learners
Schemes of work show plans to challenge the
could visualise the structure of each
most able as well as to support those with spe-
shape, reinforcing their understanding of
cial needs, and there is clear progression in the
vertices, edges, and faces. This creative
activities planned for year groups.
and interactive method made geometry
come to life, engaging students and
helping them grasp key mathematical

concepts in a fun and memorable way.

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