by Matthew TAYLOR | Mar 21, 2019 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Maths
This week grade 8 mathematicians were investigating the relationship between the sides of a right angled triangle. To do this they were first examining Perigral’s dissection. Then they considered the form that this could be represented. Academic honesty was also...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Jan 31, 2019 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Science
This week grade 8 scientists performed an experiment looking at how calories in food can be calculated. This was part of their unit looking at what makes a healthy diet. They were examining the differences in four different types of snack. These snacks were burnt and...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Dec 20, 2018 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Maths
As a final activity before the holidays grade 8 mathematicians were given puzzles to solve. The activities came from the Nrich maths website which is a great store of puzzles and challenges from around the world. These are designed to develop logical thinking and...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Nov 29, 2018 | Secondary Islamic Studies
This week Grade 11 Math Studies students have been collaborating, problem solving, investigating and trying, when working through questions on logic. During this they have also been considering how they learn best.
by Matthew TAYLOR | Nov 29, 2018 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Science
This week grade 8 scientists have been looking at the impacts humans have on the environment. They were discussing in small groups first and statements about the environment and seeing if they agreed, disagreed or were in the middle. This was then debated as a class....
