Countdown - Starter/ Plenary

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This is such a simple starter/ plenary based around the classic gameshow and an activity which students absolutely love.

At the start or end of the lesson I put 3 Key Word Conundrums (anagrams) on the board for the students to solve. These can be key words just covered in the lesson (for a plenary) or key words from the previous lessons if used as a starter.

Its an excellent way to stimulate discussion about the key words that have been covered.

Another way to utilise countdown is for mathematical problems. For example, getting students to complete mathematical or numerical questions to the countdown music. Students love the challenge of trying to beat the clock!

The countdown theme tune can be downloaded from a number of websites and really adds to the activity. This then gives the students 30 seconds to solve the conundrum or complete a numerical puzzle. I have the tune embedded on my interactive whiteboard.

To create the anagrams, I use an amazing anagram maker programme designed by a guy called Martin Mamo. All you do is enter the keyword and then the programme will create hundreds of anagrams for you. This can be accessed here and a huge virtual tip of the hat goes to Martin who has kindly allowed me to put the link on here. Many thanks Martin.

A great activity for any classroom. Give it a go!

Enjoy….....

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