by Ferdi ATESIN | Sep 12, 2024 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Maths
Key learning points Division can be inputted using different calculator buttons. A calculator can produce an error if not programmed correctly. A calculator reads the input in a specific way, brackets can help with this. Common misconception Students often forget to...
by Ferdi ATESIN | Sep 5, 2024 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Maths
Mnemonics are the study of techniques for remembering anything more easily Students can use mnemonics to remember lists, operations, or terminology. Mnemonic acronyms allow pupils to quickly recall sequences or significant highlights of information by using the...
by Ferdi ATESIN | Aug 29, 2024 | Grade 10, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Maths
Back to school time can be such an exciting time! What we have done at the first week so far: Set clear expectations for engaging in problem solving and discourse Used progressions to bridge last year’s content with this year’s content Gathered...
by Ferdi ATESIN | Jun 13, 2024 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Maths
British mathematician E.C. Titchmarsh: “If we can know, it surely would be intolerable not to know.” It took hundreds of thousands of computers and several years of work, but they got it. “They” are the participants in the Great Internet...
by Ferdi ATESIN | Jun 6, 2024 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Maths
Summer is a time for relaxation and fun, of course. But there’s no reason why keeping kids’ math skills sharp can’t be both relaxing and fun! There are many ways to get in some quality math practice over the summer. The key is finding the right activities...
