Wednesday 27 April 2016

[28/4] Maths Homework & Filing

Maths Practice Paper Set 1 (EDP SA1 2015)
I've returned this set today for corrections.
Get parent's signature beside the marks.
File it neatly into your Maths file.

Homework: Unit 8 - Word Problem Worksheet (2) 
Complete the rest of the questions as homework.
This is due on Tuesday, 3 May.

Maths Mock Test (Section C only) on Friday (6 May)
We will have a 30 min Mock Test Practice on Word Problem (Section C) in class next Friday, 6 May.
As for the Section A & B, I will give as homework next week after your EL & MT Paper 1 exams.

Monday 25 April 2016

[26/4] Maths Item to File in..... & Science Matters

File in the following items neatly into your Maths File at home
  • Unit 8: Word Problem WS (1)
Get parent's signature on the above items before filing.

Science File
  • We have gone through Practice Paper Section A (MCQ) today and done filing in.
  • Bring home file for revision.
  • This is a reminder to use a 2B pencil for OAS shading in SA1 exams. Your shading should be completely covering the ovals and you should not see the number inside the oval after shading.
Get parent's signature on the OAS shading paper beside the marks that you get. 

Diversity Activity Book
I've returned the book for corrections. We will go through the answers tomorrow.
Complete pg 53 & bring back the book tomorrow.

Sunday 24 April 2016

[25/4] Maths Items to file in at home....

File in the following items neatly into your Maths File at home
  • Unit 7: Division WS (1)
Get parent's signature on the above items before filing.


File in the following items neatly into your Maths WB Fasterner Set at home
  • Chapter 7: Division WB pg 157-160
  • Chapter 8: Word Problem WB pg 161-164
  • Chapter 8: Word Problem WB pg 165-168
Get parent's signature on pg 161 only before filing.

Thursday 21 April 2016

[22/4] Maths Weekend Homework (Practice Paper + Koobits)

Maths Practice Paper (2015)
Complete the whole set in 1hr 45 min.
You can do the paper in sections over the weekend.
Section A: 35min
Section B: 45min
Section C: 25min
This is due Monday, 25 Apr.

Complete the following Koobits Online Homework
The due date set is Monday, 25 Apr.
[22/4] Bonus Questions

Wednesday 20 April 2016

[21/4] Science Homework in NSB

Imagine now you are going to be an Engineer...

Your Task: Design a Simple Sail Boat
Find out the suitable material use to make the following 3 parts of a Sail Boat
Mast
Sail
Hull
What is the purpose of each part of a Sail Boat?
Explain why the material is chosen to make each of the parts.
Sketch a simple drawing of your Sail Boat and label the material used to make every parts.

Choice of material used to make the Sail Boat
What is the mast for? What are some of the factors in selecting a material to make it?
What is the sail for? What are some of the factors in selecting a material to make it?
What is the hull for? What are some of the factors in selecting a material to make it?




[21/4] Items to file into Maths file...

File in the following items neatly into your Maths File at home

  • Heuristics: Equal End 
  • Multiplication Quiz
Get parent's signature on the above items before filing.

Tuesday 19 April 2016

[20/4] Maths Homework

Workbook Chapter 8 Practice 1
Complete pg 165-168
Draw model for all questions.
This is due this Friday.

Monday 18 April 2016

[19/4] Maths Homework

Workbook Chapter 8 Practice 1
Complete pg 161-164
Draw model for all questions.
This is due tomorrow.

Reminder
Multiplication Quiz will be conducted tomorrow.
There are 20 questions testing 6, 7, 8 and 9 timetable.


Sunday 17 April 2016

[18/4] Heuristics Corrections & Return of Maths Files

Equal End Heuristics Worksheet
I've gone through the common mistakes in this worksheet.
Complete your corrections and hand in tomorrow.

Reminder to pupils who need to re-draw their model
- Use pencil and ruler for neat model.
- Use dotted lines to show the equal amount at the end (length of the models should be the same)
- Use arrows to show the part of the model given to another person.
- Do on a piece of fulscape if there is no space in the worksheet.

Maths WB Set (up to pg 156)
Keep the Set at home for Next Wed Maths Test Revision.
Do not bring back to school until after SA1 Maths.
Parents' Signature on the following pages:

  • WB Set: pg 121 (Chapter 6: Multiplication)
  • WB Set: pg 141 (Chapter 7: Division)

Maths File
Keep the File at home for Next Wed Maths Test Revision.
Do not bring back to school until after SA1 Maths.
Parents' Signature on the content pg & the worksheets itself.


Friday 15 April 2016

Thursday 14 April 2016

[15/4] Koobits Weekend Homework

Complete the following Koobits Online Homework
The due date set is Monday, 18 Apr.

Division (T2W4)

Word Problems (T2W4)

Wednesday 13 April 2016

[14/4] Heuristics Worksheet

We have done Q1 & 2 in class.
Complete the rest of the questions in Heuristics Worksheet (Equal End - Internal Transfer).

Bring back the worksheet tomorrow. We shall go through the last 2 questions together.



Tuesday 12 April 2016

[13/4] Maths WB

Complete pg 157-160. 
This is due tomorrow.

[12/4] Science Thinking Routines [See-Think-Wonder] & NSB Homework

'See-Think-Wonder' Thinking Routines Scaffolds
Here's a summary on what we have learnt today.

"I see" - Your observations using your eyes to see and hands to touch.
"I think" - Explaining your observations with details that you can add on to.
"I wonder" - Questions (using 5W1H) that you want to find out from where your observations leads.

Your task in NSB
You are to complete this as homework in your Nature Study Book.
Use as many of the above scaffolds to help you complete your "See-Think-Wonder" table for the object that you have chosen.
Think of why other materials cannot be used to make your object.

Here's an example on how to do it.







Sunday 10 April 2016

[11/4] Maths Homework & Test/Exam Matters

Maths Workbook Practice 3
We have done pg 149-150 as guided practice. 
You should be done with pg 151-153 as classwork. 
Complete pg 154-156 as homework. 

This is due on Wednesday, 14 Apr.
We will be going through the answers to pg 153-154 in class tomorrow.  
Do attempt the questions to these 2 pages first.

Multiplication Quiz
You will be tested 20 Questions on timetable 6, 7, 8 & 9
Week 5: 20 April 2016 (Wednesday)

Maths Test 3
Week 6: 27 April 2016 (Wednesday)
Topics covered: Chapter 5-8 & all heuristics covered this term

SA1 Exam Scope
Please show the exam scope to your parents and return the acknowledgement slip tomorrow. 
The details arrangement and briefing on the oral after school will be given to pupils by end of this week. 


Thursday 7 April 2016

[8/4] Koobits Weekend Homework

Complete the following Koobits Online Homework
The due date set is Monday, 11 Apr.

[8/4] Weekend Homework



[8/4] Word Problems

Wednesday 6 April 2016

[7/4] Guess & Check Corrections & Science KF Platform

Heuristics: Guess & Check
Complete your corrections as homework.
Hand in tomorrow.

How are the materials chosen to make my __________ [name of object]?
You should have identified an interesting object today.
 Use this object to help you to complete the task in NSB & on KF.

NSB: See-Think-Wonder Table
Copy and complete this table in your NSB.
You should have done the "See" column in class today.

Here's an example to get your started.
  • I see that my pencil case is made of fabric and metal. 
  • I think fabric is used so that my pencil case is light and colourful.
  • I think metal is used as the zip to keep my pencils properly inside the pencil case. 
  • I wonder are there other types of fabric?


Knowledge Forum Platform
https://kf.utoronto.ca/kforum/home.xhtml

  • Login using your account
  • Look for [3A(2016)_Materials] View at the bottom of the page.
  • Post a note and type out what you See-Think-Wonder on your chosen Object.

You may just copy what you've written in NSB over to the KF note.

Title of note: Write down the name of the Object that you're using.

To save your note: Click on "Contribute".

For pupils who have already posted in class today......
  • Double Click on your note
  • Click on Edit
  • Change the title into the [Name of the Object]
  • Click on Contribute to save the note.

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Tuesday 5 April 2016

[6/4] Maths WB Chapter 7

You should have completed page 141-144 in class.
pg 145-148 will be done as homework. 

This is due on Friday, 8 Apr.

We will be revisiting the long division method again tomorrow. Do revise your timetable well.

Watch this video on the Long Division Method. We will be discussing more in class tomorrow.


Monday 4 April 2016

[5/4] Prefect Investiture 2016

[5/4] Maths Homework & FTGP Homework

Complete Unit 6: Multiplication Worksheet 2

This is due tomorrow, 6 April.


FTGP Homework
On a piece of fulscape, write down 2 occupation that you like.
Think of how he occupation is similar to each other and how they are different with each other.

You are to complete the table which you've copied down on Monday.
Hand in the fulscape tomorrow.


Sunday 3 April 2016

[4/4] Maths Heuristics: Guess & Check

Additional Question 
(Copy this question on the last page of your Heuristics Worksheet)

Q5) There were 25 motorcycles, vans and 6-wheeled trucks altogether in a car park. All the vehicles had a total of 86 wheels. If there were 3 trucks, how many vans were there in the car park?

  • Hint: How many wheels do the 3 trucks have altogether?
  • Can you find the total number of wheels of the motorcycles and vans?

This is due tomorrow, 5 April.

Guess what animal am I?