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Co-ordinates introduces basic to more complex skills of map reading and ordered pairs or co-ordinates. The App contains five modules, which focus on a different element of map reading skills and includes, compass directions, alpha-numeric (like a road map B6, F7), numerical (3,4) and negative xy co-ordinates (3, -7). The App includes game like situations, asking users to manipulate, create and interpret maps as well as become more familiar with plotting on xy co-ordinates, including negative xy co-ordinate charts in four quadrants. This App has a wide age range from the first year of school to Year Nine. (Ages 5-14) It is a great pre-cursor to linear equations! As with all Little Monkey Apps, this App is designed to be used in conjunction with hands on activities and teacher interaction. Whilst some of the sections or 'modules' can be completed without teacher direction and encourage student-directed learning, our Apps are NEVER designed to be used as a 'learn by yourself' without teacher-student interaction. =Teacher Tool= This is a blank chart in either negative xy chart or a 0-12 grid. It is best used with a teacher/tutor or for peer activities. The numbers are presented as an ordered pair, x, then y axis, or across then up (or down) Use the tools to plot positions, draw shapes, check user understanding through verbal teacher-student interaction. Email or save a picture for use later. If you'd like a teacher tool for alpha-numeric (B6) I suggest you use the Map Maker or put a grid of masking tape on the floor. =Map Maker= Create your own map! Choose from Co-ordinates, Negative Co-ordinates, Alpha-numeric (B6 like a road map), then from Pirate Map, Park Map or Town Map. Drag and drop the features onto the map. Once you have selected and placed at least five objects onto the map, press the next arrow to answer questions about your own map! You could get partners make a map on their own iPad, then swap for the questions (or take it in turn for the placing and questioning!) Off the iPad, use a map from a local area, park or street directory. Come up with some basic questions, or have students write their own questions and answers. Have students DRAW a map of the local park or school, discuss how this might help visitors to find their way around. =Compass Directions= Press the compass rose to move the pirate to the X marks the spot to get to the treasure! Choose from co-ordinates or negative co-ordinates. As an off-iPad activity, set up a grid on the floor in masking tape. Tell students to move North, South etc. Have them move from one position to another in five moves, or seven moves or the shortest way. Put 'road blocks' in the way eg a plastic truck or tree. =Map Reading= Select from Co-ordinates, Negative Co-ordinates, Alpha-numeric, then from Pirate Map, Park Map or Town Map. Answer the questions about the map you see! Reading skills are required to answer the multiple choice style answer. Off the iPad, use a map from a zoo, theme park or local attraction. Look at the symbols used on the map. Discuss why it is important to locate these symbols? Why do map makers use symbols and not words? Are there other features on the map? =Make the Shape= An introduction to plotting co-ordinates on a chart and graph. The numbers are presented as an ordered pair, x, then y axis, or across then up (or down). Select from Co-ordinates and Negative Co-ordinates. Users are asked to plot the positions on the chart to create a shape. Correct plots will turn green, current plot will be yellow. (You can't plot the next spot unless you get the previous one correct!) Encourages following directions. See Teacher Tool for some more off iPad activities.

GoGopher Academy – Learn Go by Building Real Projects Learn Go through practical coding exercises, guided lessons, and beginner-friendly projects. GoGopher Academy helps you build a strong foundation in Go syntax, problem-solving, concurrency, file handling, command-line tools, and backend development. Whether you are new to programming or moving to Go from another language, you can learn at your own pace with concise explanations and hands-on practice. LEARN STEP BY STEP Start with the fundamentals, then progress to useful real-world projects. FOUNDATION • Go syntax, variables, functions, and the fmt package • Hello World and basic program structure • Command-line calculator with user input and arithmetic operations INTERMEDIATE PROJECTS • Number guessing game • Command-line to-do list • File I/O manager • Simple chatbot • Expense tracker • Markdown-to-HTML converter • Batch file renamer • JSON formatter and validator • Code line counter • Website status checker with goroutines CAPSTONE PROJECTS • Static site generator using templates and HTML • CSV-to-JSON converter using Go encoding and file-processing tools WHAT YOU WILL LEARN • Core Go syntax and programming fundamentals • Slices, structs, functions, interfaces, and error handling • Files, directories, JSON, CSV, regex, and text processing • Goroutines, channels, HTTP clients, and concurrent programming • Command-line application development • Backend, automation, and system-programming foundations • Idiomatic Go patterns and practical best practices HANDS-ON LEARNING • 200 Go coding challenge units covering essential topics • 1,200 focused flashcards across 12 learning units • Daily coding challenge with a new problem each day • Step-by-step tutorials with clear code examples • Syntax-highlighted code snippets • Detailed lecture notes for every unit • Applied project examples and optimization exercises • Go cheatsheet for quick syntax and concept review PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE • Dark mode, light mode, and 12 custom themes • Progress tracking across lessons and challenges • Clean, distraction-free interface • Full offline access with no internet required • Multiple language support for global learners PERFECT FOR • Beginners building their first programming foundation • Students learning Go, backend development, or concurrency • Developers transitioning from Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript • Backend developers exploring APIs, microservices, and cloud-native development • DevOps engineers building command-line tools and automation scripts • Educators looking for structured Go exercises and classroom projects WHY GOGOPHER ACADEMY? Instead of relying on long documentation or passive video lessons, GoGopher Academy focuses on concise, practical learning sessions designed to help you understand concepts and apply them immediately. Most tutorials can be completed in approximately 30 to 120 minutes, making it easy to study during a break, commute, or focused learning session. Start learning Go today. Build useful projects, strengthen your coding skills, and develop the foundation you need for backend, cloud, DevOps, and systems programming.