Using the turtle (or Roamer) in this way motivates children and offers an alternative approach to shape, position and movement and the teaching strategies employed.
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Why was this work undertaken?
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Work with the valiant turtle was developed to support learning in the Maths (control) and ICT curriculum at levels B & C. It was designed to reinforce and extend work completed within the school's Maths scheme (Heinneman).
After a small teacher input most work was given as a series of increasingly difficult "challenges". Pairs of children worked independently, applying a problem solving approach. Where difficulties were experienced a peer tutoring system came into effect. |
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What was the impact on pupils' learning?
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Understanding of curriculum strands was enhanced greatly. Children showed increased levels of enthusiasm towards Maths as tasks were designed to harness their enjoyment of computers with a more academic end.
The self-correcting nature of tasks allowed children to work more independently. Working with partners, children developed improved co-operation and problem solving skills while minimising pressure on teacher's time.
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The course is built and the turtle is programmed to follow a route to avoid the obstacles and knock over the boxes.
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