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 * Rainforest Maths **

Rainforest Maths is an interactive website that has multiple levels with activities ranging to suit children from kindergarten to year 6. There are over 800 activities that are accessible on the website, http://www.rainforestmaths.com/rainforest.asp?TransferID={5263A80E-3BB0-446D-971D-7231AB2AF80E}. Rainforest maths was developed by Jenny Eather, from Australia; this becomes apparent as the website features animals that are found in Australian rainforests. Rainforest maths includes explanations and examples that explain the concept of the mathematical equation that the student is learning. The teacher selects the appropriate level for the student and can specifically select the area of mathematics that is the focus for a particular learning outcome. For example, in the level ‘year 3’ the areas of mathematics that can be chosen from are Number, Algebra, Measurement and Space.

This tool can be used of an interactive whiteboard turning it from an individual activity to a whole class activity.

As the website contains multiple levels it can be helpful when teaching students with learning difficulties as certain capabilities can be met and the student can have an individual focus, therefore giving them the confidence to contribute when using Rainforest Maths as a class activity.

Rainforest Maths uses visual stimulation and sound effects to promote learning as fun and the students can interact and feel as though they are playing a game whilst learning valuable mathematical skills.

References Mathlectics, 2011, Rainforest Maths, Retrieved from, http://www.rainforestmaths.com/rainforest.asp?TransferID=%7B5263A80E-3BB0-446D-971D-7231AB2AF80E%7D