by Ferdi ATESIN | Oct 3, 2024 | Grade 8, Secondary Maths
This Week in Our Classroom: This week, our Grade 8 students delved into the world of scientific notation. We explored how large and small numbers can be expressed in a more manageable form, making it easier to work with measurements in science and beyond. Through...
by Duncan MAKORI | Sep 26, 2024 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Maths
This week, the grade 7 math students took their summative assessment, which covered criteria A and C. For criterion A, students were tasked with selecting the right mathematical approaches to tackle complex problems in both familiar and unfamiliar contexts,...
by Ferdi ATESIN | Sep 26, 2024 | Grade 10, Grade 9, Secondary Maths
This week, our Grade 9 students dive into Quadratics. We explored how quadratic equations can model real-world phenomena, such as projectile motion and the design of parabolic structures. Students engaged in hands-on activities, using graphing software to visualize...
by Ferdi ATESIN | Sep 19, 2024 | Grade 10, Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Maths
In the IB MYP Mathematics curriculum, formative and summative assessments serve distinct purposes in evaluating student learning. Here’s a breakdown of the differences and key ideas behind each type of assessment: Formative assessments are ongoing checks for...
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...
