by Oscar DASS | Feb 16, 2023 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Secondary Maths, Secondary Science, The Grades
We had an interesting case in Grade 8 maths class where we drew simple line graphs representing the wastage of food by rich and poor people. The superficial interpretation was that rich people wasted more food than poor people. A closer look revealed underlying issues...
by Oscar DASS | Feb 16, 2023 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Grade 9, Music, Secondary English, Secondary History, Secondary Maths, Secondary Music, Secondary Science, Secondary ToK, Secondary Visual Arts, The Grades
Academic Honesty What is expected of you? We have had a disturbing trend in grades 7-8 regarding authentic work by students. I suspect that there may be students in other grades that skate a thin line between academic honesty and plagiarism. Let’s set the...
by Ferdi KAYA | Aug 25, 2022 | Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 12, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Maths, Secondary Science
Hello ABIS Community, I am the new DP/MYP Physics and Math AA teacher from Turkey. I have worked in Vietnam, Qatar, Turkey, and the UAE. I am looking forward to meet you all.
by Oscar DASS | Apr 27, 2022 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Science
Grade 7 and 8 have been under a fair bit of pressure these past few weeks with many summative tasks due in many subjects. It is a difficult period and they need all the encouragement to focus on completing these tasks. This is the time to help them get through the...
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...
