by Jonathan ADAMS | Jan 17, 2012 | Grade 9, Secondary Maths, The Grades
Today we took trigonometry outside. We measured the height of the flagpole of the school using a home-made clinometer, a metre ruler, and our trigonometrical knowledge. When we measured it and did the calculations, we got 11m. Clarissa and James estimated the height...
by Jonathan ADAMS | Jan 14, 2012 | Grade 9, Secondary Maths, The Grades
In Grade 9 mathematics, we have been exploring right-angled trigonometry. Now that the students have conceptual understanding and have learnt how to solve simple problems, we will be going outside to measure the heights of trees and work on problems involving bearings...
by Jonathan ADAMS | Oct 18, 2011 | Secondary Maths
Here are a few websites that I have discovered this year. I will update this list as the year goes on. www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/maths www.hubpages.com/topics/education-and-science/maths/high-school-mathematics The mathletics website looks fantastic....
by Jonathan ADAMS | Oct 18, 2011 | Grade 8, Secondary Maths
In Grade 8 mathematics, we have completed one unit, Measurement. We had a busy time with string, tape-measures, squared paper, and containers of all sorts of sizes and shapes. It was a great way to start the year because of the practical applications of the subject...
by Jonathan ADAMS | Oct 9, 2011 | Front Page, Grade 10, Grade 9, Secondary Maths, The Grades
In mathematics, Grades 9 and 10 have started with the Statistics and Probability unit. Mathematics is traditionally seen as a black and white subject with one correct answer and one way of doing a problem. This unit opens students’ eyes to the potential...
