by Ferdi ATESIN | Aug 31, 2023 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, Secondary Maths
It is true that mathematics is taught in a variety of settings outside of school and daycare. Young generation encounters many significant mathematics situations on a daily basis, and there are many approaches to support their early mathematical ability development....
by Ferdi ATESIN | Aug 24, 2023 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, Secondary Maths
To activate students’ prior knowledge, a constructivist mindset helps students draw on prior experiences and knowledge so they can create new meanings and new learning can take place. In some cases, certain strategies are more effective when used within the subject....
by Oscar DASS | Jun 15, 2023 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Maths, Secondary Science, The Grades
For teachers, it is a busy time of year and there are not enough hours in the day! But it also provides a good opportunity to reflect, as we write up reports and review our practices through the year. As students, you should do the same. Most tests, summatives and...
by Oscar DASS | May 25, 2023 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Kindergarten 3 (ICS), Secondary Maths
While exams and tests may be coming to an end, there is still work to do. Important stuff that you will need next year. So are you going to slack off or put in the time and effort? Beleive me, teachers are so busy right now with year-end administration and...
by Oscar DASS | May 18, 2023 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Maths, Secondary Science
There are still 5 weeks to go! And many students already think the year has ended. Some work that is being done now is just as important and necessary as all the work during the year. So don’t slack off or you will come short next year. Work done now is relevant...
by Oscar DASS | May 18, 2023 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Maths, The Grades
At this time we are 5 weeks away from the summer holidays. BUT in the next 4 weeks there are all the final summatives to be done. This for example, in Grade 8 consists of at least 9 summative tasks (at this time!). That is some serious pressure. If students have not...
