by Jonathan ADAMS | Sep 12, 2019 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Secondary Maths
Grade 11 Math students are exploring sequences and series topics. While some ideas are new, they are digging deep into algebraic techniques from Grade 9 to solve the more challenging problems.
by Matthew TAYLOR | Sep 12, 2019 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Secondary Maths
This week grade 12 mathematical studies students have been continuing to collaboratively work through exam style questions. They are still working through course content, but when challenged with a application question they comfortable to work together to come to a...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Sep 5, 2019 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Maths, The Grades
This week grade 8 mathematicians were investigating how to change recurring decimals into fractions. This is part of their first unit looking into the Statement of inquiry (SOI) representing & simplifying quantities in different forms can help explore remarkable...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Aug 29, 2019 | Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Secondary Maths
This week, as part of their introduction to the new IB Diploma courses, grade 11 mathematicians were given tasks to further develop their inquiry skills. These tasks focused on sequences but allowed them to utilize many areas of math depending on their thoughts and...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Jun 20, 2019 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Maths
This week in maths Grade 8 taught Grade 5 two card tricks and also about the Möbius strip. One of the card tricks was suggested by Eaton who was outstanding teaching us all. It was a pleasure to observe how caring, clear, welcoming & supportive the Grade 8’s...
by Matthew TAYLOR | Jun 19, 2019 | Grade 9, IGCSE, Secondary Maths, The Grades
This week Grade 9 mathematicians taught Grade 6 a card trick. This was as part of the support for Grade 6’s transition into secondary. The “trick” was mathematically based and highlighted how new maths is learnt Link to 27 card trick video Observing...
