by Matthew TAYLOR | Oct 10, 2019 | Grade 8, The Grades
This week grade 8 Scientists were developing their research skills. They were collaboratively investigating wetland ecosystems & creating presentations to communicate their findings.
by Matthew TAYLOR | Oct 3, 2019 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, Secondary Maths, The Grades
This week grade 9 were working through challenging questions on fractional exponents. They were encouraged to work collaboratively (Approaches to learning: help others to succeed) and that they should delay seeking support, see clip from Professor J. Bowler at...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Oct 3, 2019 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Maths
This week Grade 8 mathematicians have been developing their approaches to revision. They began this process by making mind-maps of what they had learnt. They were encouraged to include pictures, calculations & anything they associate with each topic. After this...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Sep 26, 2019 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Secondary Maths
This week grade 11 mathematicians were creating worked solutions for various problems that applied their understanding of geometric series. They made these in the form of a poster. They then gave comments about strengths and areas to improve in each other’s...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Sep 26, 2019 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Science
This week Grade 8 Scientists were completing an assessment for there first unit on communities. The task was assessed by criteria A: knowing and understanding and had them apply their understanding to the unfamiliar topic of scallop fisheries. Later this week they...
