by Oscar DASS | Apr 14, 2022 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Science
We are in the final stretch of the year and will soon begin new units in science. Grade 8 will conclude chemistry with a brief look at reactions and look at the study of waves. Grade 7 will complete forces and motion and look at work and energy. If time permits, we...
by Oscar DASS | Mar 24, 2022 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Science, The Grades
One of the challenges of science and also an MYP exit level requirement, is the ability to observe, question and then test an idea. In short, designing an experiment. This is a biggie! Grade 8s have demonstarted this skill admirbaly as they planned how to separate...
by Oscar DASS | Mar 10, 2022 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Maths, Secondary Science
All students are looking forward to the end of term and the upcoming activities duirng Oman week. However, we have two weeks of work before that – and a great effort needs to be made to complete all summative tasks for the term. So focus and work hard, we can...
by Oscar DASS | Mar 3, 2022 | Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Maths, Secondary Science, The Grades
“Knowledge is not intelligence” [Heraclitus] “knowledge needs to be a verb” [Edwards Deming] These two quotes provide us with the basis of what can be achieved. Knowledge can be learnt. And we can use that knowledge to bring about change...
by Oscar DASS | Feb 3, 2022 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Maths, Secondary Science
Graphs are a picture to understanding something based on evidence and measurements. They illustrate the relationships between things. Being able to take data and transform it into pictures (graphs) and then use that to make predictions is a skill that is used in all...
by Oscar DASS | Jan 27, 2022 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Maths, Secondary Science
Self-discipline is the key to success. It is the force that drives you to do things. And in doing, we learn and progress. For young children, habit is the key to practicing self-discipline. Encourage your child to review the day’s work for a few minutes each...
