Investigating learning objects in Mathematics K-6
The NSW Department of Education and Training has been involved in the development of a range of “interactives” to support the teaching of the new Mathematics K-6 syllabus. These “interactives” are essentially small-bandwidth learning objects. Learning objects are described as re-usable, small digital resources that can be used with a web browser.
A sample of these learning objects was distributed to NSW primary schools towards the end of 2003 on a CD-ROM with the teaching resource Fractions: pikelets and lamingtons. The objects included a digital version of a geoboard, a number ribbon, a pikelet sharing application as well as a fraction track. The Count Me In Too website also has 16 learning objects in the children's section. Teacher support material, for several of these learning objects, includes syllabus links and complementary on and off computer tasks. This material may be accessed through the pdf link below.
Count Me In Too Learning Objects Teacher Support Material (pdf - 2.58 Mb)
The purpose of the project, Investigating learning objects in Mathematics K-6, is to identify and provide support to assist teachers in using learning objects aligned to the NSW Mathematics K-6 syllabus.
To trial the Pikelet cutter and Fraction track learning objects with accompanying teacher support material access is through the links below.
 Sharing pikelets | Fraction track |
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For support with using learning objects aligned to the NSW Mathematics K-6 syllabus, select the link below to access the Mathematics Programming Support website.
To Mathematics Programming Support (Further substrands available on DET intranet only)
The Fractions section of Mathematics Programming Support is now available on the Internet.
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