The Importance and Benefits of Active Learning

At school, we don’t just learn by listening - we also learn by doing. This is called active learning. Active learning is when we take part in fun activities that help us understand new ideas. It can include moving around, using objects, solving problems, talking to partners, and asking questions.

Why Active Learning Helps Us - Active learning is important because it:

•Makes learning fun - When lessons are exciting, we want to join in and learn more.
• Helps us remember - Doing activities helps us remember things better than just hearing about them.
• Builds teamwork - We learn to listen to others and share our ideas.
• Gives us confidence - We can try out our ideas and see what works.
• Improves our thinking skills - We learn how to solve problems and explain our answers.

Example: Making a Number Line

Last week, our class worked together to make giant 0–1000 number lines. We stuck tape along the classroom floor from one side to the other. First, we marked 0 at one end and 1000 at the other. Then we had to predict where different numbers should go, like 250, 600, or 750.

We walked along the tape and placed numbers where we thought they belonged. After that, we checked if our predictions were correct. Some numbers were closer together than we expected, and some were further apart. It helped us understand place value, estimating, and number order in a fun and active way.

What We Learned

By moving, talking, and working as a team, we understood big numbers more clearly. Active learning really helps students to understand that maths can be exciting!

By James Behzadi

Year 3 Deer Class Teacher