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...
by Sahar Mohammad IBRAHIM | Oct 20, 2022 | Arabic, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
The G7 students analyzed a novel from world literature entitled (The Prince and the Pauper), applying the steps of analyzing the novel from a careful and deep reading of the text, then recording the information and analyzing the secondary, marginal and main characters...
by Christopher LEE | Oct 20, 2022 | Grade 10, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Visual Arts
The Grade 10 Art students have been thinking about their idea of Utopia, part of this involves a house or structure in which to live. They have created some 3D maquettes (scale models) of buildings that could exist in their perfect community. These models show some...
by Greg PERRY | Oct 19, 2022 | Grade 10, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP)
Every student at ABIS is a member of a house (Dolphins, Falcons, Jaguars, Foxes). We have monthly competitions to earn points for our house. There is a winning house at the end of the year. In November, the grade 9 students are planning and running the event. Here is...
by Andrew JOHNSON | Oct 19, 2022 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8
In English we have completed the first unit in advertising. Students write an essay using the PEEL (make a point, give evidence, explain and then link back to the question) approach where they analyzed an advert in terms of techniques used. Our next unit is titled...
by Oscar DASS | Oct 13, 2022 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Maths, The Grades
It has been seven weeks into the first term and we have completed some assessments in every grade for MYP. This is by no means comprehensive but it does allow us to get an impression of the students. Grade 7 have made a hard-earned progress as we had to ” close the...
