by Matthew TAYLOR | Jan 23, 2020 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 9, Secondary Maths
This week Grade 9 mathematicians started their next unit of work. They were calculating the surface area of varied 3-Dimensional shapes whilst considering the Statement of inquiry (SOI): generalizing relationships between measurements Ana Lea the construction &...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Jan 23, 2020 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Secondary Maths
This week Grade 12 Math studies students were making mind maps for the topics the topics they have learnt over the two years. the focus for this were the two Approaches To Learning (ATL) Communication: making effective summary notes self-management: create plans to...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Dec 16, 2019 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Secondary Maths
This week Grade 12 math studies students began their final unit. This unit will look at Differentiation. The students were looking at where the derivative formula came from and then were applying their understanding to many questions. In terms of timing they will...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Nov 19, 2019 | Grade 10, IGCSE, Secondary Maths
This week grade 10 were working through algebraic fractions as part of their algebra unit. Greta, very kindly, agreed to share her understanding with the rest of the class. The class repaid the kindness by asking probing questions to further enhance...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Nov 14, 2019 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Maths
Grade 8 mathematicians where making posters, this week, to explain how to use the trigonometry they have been learning. This is part of their unit looking at relationships within triangles with the statement of inquiry (SOI) mathematical discoveries of the past...
by Sarah Kathleen LARSEN | Nov 7, 2019 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Maths, The Grades
Putting their learning to the test, Grade 7s are working on a project due next week involving probability. They had time to discuss strategies with their peers and work out their thinking on the walls today.