Weekly Reflection T2- WW01 E Math

This week we started with Distance Time graph. Most students are able to do such questions as they had done this topic during Science lesson. We practised on graph paper so that the students are able to better understood what is expected for the Math paper.

The class showed urgency in wanting to learn and are focused during lesson. I hope that this is due to the fact that they realised that Mid-Year is approaching and they will be doing their Prelims soon.

Weekly Reflection T2 - WW01 A Math

Started with the Differentiation using the first derivative test, most pupils was able to perform the differentiation. However, there was confusion with regard to sketching of graph as some students mixed up with which equation to substitute values. Hence, I asked the class to practise during lesson and I modelled teach to explain confusion and misunderstanding. I am glad that they could now do such questions.

As I am teaching two classes for A Math, it seemed to me that students in one class are able to grasp the concepts better. I found that these students are more motivated as they revised the concepts on their own as well. I hope to encourage the other class of students.

Weekly Reflection WW10 - A Math

Many students find proving of identities hard to do. Upon further questioning, I realised the following issues the students faced: 1. Many of them need the formula sheet in front of them to be able to apply 2. Some does not know where to start, LHS? RHS? 3. Some like to expand the expressions and so it becomes more complicated.

I intend to resolve this by going through with them using examples on the different apporaches to solve such identities, which will be given to the students before the Term End.

Weekly Reflection WW10 - 4E5

I started teaching the topic on standard deviation and mean this week. The students were taught to use calculators to compute the value of standard deviation and mean. The students were also taught to use tables to compute the standard deviation using the formulae. I require them to know both methods.

I intend to provide the students with worksheets for them to start practising during the March Holiday. The reponse from the students were positive, even there are students who asked if I were to conduct holiday lessons. I really hope that the students start their preparation for the O Level exams.

Weekly Reflection WW09 - 4E5

The results of the class test showed that they did better in Properties of Circle rather than Probability. I wonder if other classes performed the same? The reason the students mentioned was that they could not understand the Probability questions as most of these are Word problems. I hope to work on this in the next Term.

The topic on Standard Deviation includes questions that asked students to compare and comment. Generally our students are relatively weak in answering such questions. I will need to show them how they might attempt such questions.

Weekly Reflection WW09 - 4E2

Some students have weak foundations and are facing difficulties catching up. I am helping them by making them starting revisions practises on their own. They are to complete topic 1 and 2 over the weekend and show me what they had done on Tuesday.

It is a tough call. I am very concerned about not been able to finish for the examinations and yet often some students showed signs of needing me to slow down. I think it is a balanced which I hope to manage well. The students themselves understood and were supportive.