1. Learning stations
Introducing an innovative tool
for teachers

3. I am competent
• I am able to work out a sum, a probability,…..
I can measure a length…
• I am able to find mathematical models for
new situations and to develop a logical
argumentation
• I like solving problems and I like to check given
statements and solutions
• I am confident and my attitude is positive

4. Which training tools can help teachers
to achieve these goals
?

5. Tasks of teachers
• Selection of tasks fit for the group of learners
• Providing example solutions
• Structuring the lesson
• Organising the work of the pupils
• Organising the presentation of results
• Helping
• Encouraging
• Assessing the progress and achievement of pupils

6. Good things about learning stations
• They are adaptable to nearly any topic and
any size group
• They keep students actively motivated and
involved
• They encourage and develop communication
• They can boost confidence in learners

7. How does it work ?
• Set up 4-6 stations – each offers different
opportunities to learn within the area of one
topic
• Give a time span for the work at the stations
• Pupils can work together in a small group , in
pairs or by themselves
• There can be compulsory stations and
optional stations where pupils have a choice

8. Decisions Decisions
• Decide upon the topic
• Decide about the number of learning stations
• Decide what kind of activity will be at each
station – try to adress all senses and provide
for all abilities
• Decide the time for each station by taking the
average length of all stations

9. Let us look at an example

10. The “TOMINI” Problem
Once there were two friends – Giovanni and Luca – who went out to the river bank for a picnic.
Giovanni brought 5 tomini and Luca brought 3 tomini. A stranger came along and asked them
kindly to let him join the party. To express his thanks the stranger left 8 soldi and said goodbye.
Giovanni suggested that he should get 5 soldi and Luca should get 3 soldi. Luca was cross with his
friend and suggested that they should get 4 soldi each.
Find a mathematical solution and make notes of your considerations. You must convince both
Giovanni and Luca of the solution so that they don’t end up in a fist fight !
Discuss whether your solution is fair.

12. Logistics for the teacher
• Start with talking about the learning stations
• Clarify the task in detail assisted by handing out a
tracking sheet and inform about the available
time span
• Take a walk around the arranged stations
• Provide help in a central location
• Allow time for preparing presentations of the
solutions
• Discuss the experience and ask for feedback

13. Summary of Benefits
• Learners are motivated and active
• They enjoy different types of activities
• They communicate with each other
• They enjoy presenting results
• The teacher is free to help individually
• Space for more……..

14. Thank you for your attention