by Oscar DASS | Nov 17, 2022 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Maths
At the heart of Maths is a system of rules and facts that are indisputable. It is easier to observe patterns and make general observations than to ask why something is true. In maths a general rule based on observations or patterns is known as a conjecture. Just...
by Michael DE MARANVILLE | Nov 17, 2022 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12
Hello! In the past few weeks, we have been discussing what to do for the week that has traditionally been called “Oman Week”. We had decided that this year we wanted to do something a little different. For the DP students, this meant opening up...
by Greg PERRY | Nov 10, 2022 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP)
In grade 11 Chemistry we recently started a new unit – atomic structure. We started off learning about it by considering what happens when electrons change their positions around the nucleus (farther then closer). This simple activity gives a feeling for the...
by Oscar DASS | Nov 10, 2022 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Maths, The Grades
Maths is based on facts, theorems and rules (conjectures). And there are many of them It is a good idea to create a pocket book with all the rules written down (and perhaps 1-2 examples). Keep this handy and browse through it often. You will find that as time goes by,...
by Oscar DASS | Oct 26, 2022 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Maths
A hectic start to the year! It has been a whirlwind of assessments, IAs, EE, CAS besides the normal daily work. Time to pause and reflect…Take a reality check. Many expected grade levels and predicted grades are probably lower than you would have expected. Are...
by Oscar DASS | Oct 20, 2022 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Maths
At its core, Maths is a “set of rules” we create to play a game. So in order to play well, we need to know the rules. This can be accomplished through regular practice and memorisation. Both approaches serves to “internalise” knowledge and...
