Weekly Reflection T2WW05

This is the last second week to the Mid-Year examinations. Already preparation for the Mid-year revisions has began for both E-math and A-math. For E-math, the syllabus has been completed, as hence, revision is proceeding smoothly. However, for A-math, as there are still topics yet to finish, both revision and lessons are happening simultaneously. Some students find it hard to cope, especially for those weaker students.

I have arranged with the students to come back in June for lessons for A-math classes for both 4E2 and 4E3. I hope to do likewise with my E-math classes. I will check my schedule and time.

Weekly Reflection T2WW04 - Math Project

The Mid-year project list was submitted early in 2009 as compared to last year. The idea is to provide all the students ample time for preparation. Most of them have many questions pertaining to such projects, not knowing where to start and what to do, which material to use to make the model, why pyramid was chosen. This way, some of these questions may be addressed and so a more fruitful learning can be achieved. I intend to come out with a proper feedback system so that all the students may learn from one another or either learn among themselves. Students I think may have a better answers to some of these questions.

Weekly Reflection - T2W03

AFL, I attempted on this feedback system for my classes starting last week. For a particular chapter, I will select one or two topics to test their understanding immediately after teaching the topic. Marks are given and the students immediately complete any corrections with the solution shown to them when I return the papers. This way, I concentrate on finding out which area the students do not know.

I agree that marks more than one mark provide a good feedback to our students, indicating to them if the workings are as important. Statements I am now asking my students to include.

Weekly Reflection T2W - WW02 A Math

The class test results on differentation on first derivative and second derivative confirmed my thoughts. Students in one class did much better than in other. However, the students in other class are found to be motivated as well. Only that they need slightly more time to learn.

"I do not want to do badly. You want to study my notes or not?" granted one student to other. The other student had just borrowed her notes and was not reading. Many others were asking each other on how to solve the problems.

I will try my utmost to find ways to enable these students to learn better.