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Creative construction

A straightforward task can be transformed into a creative activity with a few changes. Some key words and phrases that could be used are:

  • reorganise

  • design

  • develop

  • make a new

  • devise a way.

When planning a creative activity, great care needs to be taken to ensure that all students are able to access the learning at a level appropriate to their individual needs and experiences.

Some considerations include:

  • When should the task be given?

  • How can the task be structured so that all can participate in the task?

  • What instructions should accompany the task? Will there be ‘hints’ that students can request?

  • How will the class be organised? Will the class work in groups, as individuals or a combination of both?

  • What type of support will be given by the teacher?

  • What feedback will be given to the student?

  • How can student work be showcased to others?

Morphing quadrilaterals

This is a challenging ICT task in which students construct specific quadrilaterals which will maintain their attributes regardless of how they are manipulated.

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