Monday 21 January 2013

Announcement 21/1



1. Please bring $158 on the 24/1 (Thursday) for the TI graphical Calculator.

2. Please prepare the following files:

Mathematics - Orange Arch File
Additional Mathematics - Yellow Arch File



Monday 14 January 2013

Math Diagnostic test answers / Workings

Hi, the pictures below contain the ans / workings. 

For question 7, it involves using the remainder theorem. (refer to A-math TB pg 16)






Wednesday 9 January 2013

MATH OLYMPIAD

Please complete this by 13 January 2013
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Tuesday 8 January 2013

Friday 4 January 2013

BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

by Mr Johari

Welcome to an exciting year 2013
Success comes with adequate preparation and as a start do take note of the following.

1. Know your Syllabus for 2013.
    Elementary Mathematics 4016 (SEAB site)
    Additional Mathematics 4038 (SEAB site)

2. Right Resources.
    SST Maths Note (Sec 3 term 1)
    Optional Reference Book
    Calculator (with approved SST seal)
    SST Foolscap paper and graph papers (for assignments)
    ICT Resources (Class Maths Blog, ACE Learning, graphing tools etc)

3. Assessment for 2013
    Term 1   Level Test 1 + Authentic Assessment         10% + 10%
    Term 2   Common Test 1                                         20%
    Term 3   Level Test 2 + Authentic Assessment         10% + 10%
    Term 4   End of Year Summative Assessment          40%
  
4. Diagnostic Test will be conducted as Follows:
    Beginning of new topic
       - to assess prerequisite knowledge and linkages to new knowledge
    End of topic
       - to assess level of understanding and competency
    duration - 20 -30 minutes

5. Daily learning and monitoring platforms
    Class work -  in the form of activities and practice questions
    Assignment - to be done on SST foolscap papers
                         (or SST exercise books - pending style of teacher)
    all classwork to be completed within designated time

6. Character is Destiny
    Your destiny should begin with your daily routines
    A.   Be Present
    B.   Listen without Prejudice
    C.   Be Socially Aware (we are after all living in a gregarious community)
    D.   Manage your impulses
    E.   Know that the choice that you have chosen has its own consequences