by Oscar DASS | Feb 9, 2023 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Maths
Our school does not prescribe homework as extra work as we believe that the learning in school should be sufficient. However, this does not mean that we should not reflect daily on work done in class or use some personal time to consolidate the day’s learning....
by Oscar DASS | Feb 2, 2023 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Maths
Choices are good. It gives us a sense of control and freedom. We can choose how we want to live our lives, spend our time and money and the activities we do. However, choices have consequences, Sometimes, having a moments fun in class can, over time, become a regular...
by Oscar DASS | Dec 15, 2022 | Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Maths, The Grades
The last two weeks have been crazy busy. With sports day, music evening, personal project evening, and many summatives and exams, teachers and children are a little stressed. Thank goodness, it is holidays soon – and a chance to rest and regroup. Some may...
by Oscar DASS | Dec 8, 2022 | Grade 11, Grade 12, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Maths, The Grades
The last two weeks have been crazy busy. With sports day, music evening, personal project evening, and many summatives and exams, teachers and children are a little stressed. Thank goodness, it is holidays soon – and a chance to rest and regroup. Some may...
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 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,...
