[29/2] FTGP HW & Maths HW

FTGP Homework

We have discussed Hendri's Decision and his options using the SODAS approach. 

Here's a quick review of his case and a summary of the options he could take.

Your task is to study Scenario 1 & complete pg 26-27 using the SODAS approach (Situation, Options, Disadvantages, Advantages and Solution)

This is due tomorrow, 1 Mar.

Maths Homework

Complete pg 93-96.

Q4(a) & (b) uses Method 2 (Add on from 5 groups of 7)

Q4(c) & (d) uses Method 3 (Subtract from 10 groups of 7)

Start memorising your 6 and 7 timetable. You will need to be able to say the answer within 3 seconds. (Fast & Accurate)

I'll be testing you everyday until we complete this Chapter by week 10. 

This is due tomorrow, 1 Mar.

[26/2] Maths File / HW & Science Activity Book HW

Maths Homework

Complete pg 89-92. 

This is due Monday, 29 Feb.

Science Activity Book HW

Complete pg 25-27.

This is due Monday, 29 Feb.

Return of Maths File for revision
Bring home maths file & WB fastener set for revision & parent's signature.
Get your parent's signature on the following pages:

• First page of Chapter 4 (pg 67)
• Summary Content Page in Maths File
• Maths Test 1

Bring back the above items next Wednesday.

Revision for Maths Test 2 (2 Mar)

• Revise All 3 heuristics WS
• Revise Chapter 3 & 4

Revision for Science Test (3 Mar)

• Revise Diversity AB until pg 27
• Revise Chapter 1, 2 & 4.
• Study concept map/notes in NSB.

Some pictures of Bread Mould

For pupils whose bread have yet to turn mouldy, you may use these pictures to write down your observations in the table in the activity book.

Excellent Scoopers' Work

[23/2] Maths & Science Test Dates

Maths Test 2 
Term 1, Week 9
2 Mar (Wednesday)
Topics: Chapters 3 & 4, & All Heuristic Worksheets

Science Test 
Term 1, Week 9
3 Mar (Thursday)
Topics: Living and Non-living Things, Classification of Plants, Fungi & Bacteria

[23/2] Diversity Activity Book HW

Pupils whose bread has no mould observed yet...

• Check if the bread has sufficient moisture. (If no water was added so far, you can sprinkle 1 tablespoon of water on it.)
• Observe the mould for a few more days.

Pupils whose bread has mould...

• You may discard the bread properly if you've observed enough.
• You may observe the bread for more patches of mould. (esp. different colours and sizes)

Pupils' Observations on Toasted Bread 

• Some pupils observed a little mould growing. Why? Is there a little presence of water in the toasted bread? Is the water fully removed after toasting?
• Most pupils observed no mould growing at all. How did the toasted bread feel like? Was it toasted sufficiently until it was hard? Does the toasted bread feels dry?

Homework

Complete pg 19-24

This is due Thursday, 25 Feb.

[22/2] FTGP HW & Maths HW

FTGP Booklet
Complete pg 15 & 16.
Set your goals for either an academic subject or a non-academic skill to improve.

Maths HW
Complete ALL corrections to Practice 2 & 3 (pg 71-82) on your own.

• Re-draw your models if there are errors.
• Show the working clearly as you work out your answers as corrections.

Complete pg 83-84. We will go through the answer tomorrow in class.

[19/2] Heuristic WS (Comparison Model)

Complete pg 1-4 only
This is due Monday, 22 Feb.

You do not need to do Q5. We will do together in class on Monday.

Remember the following rules in drawing the models:

• Identify the comparing items.
• Identify the "more than" or "less than"
• Use Straight Lines and Dotted Lines in the model.
• Labels of items/names on the left side of the model.
• Numbers to be written outside the model. 
• Show the "?" for what you need to find from the question.

[18/2] Diversity Activity Book + Bread Mould Experiment

Pg 14 Corrections
Complete the corrections on your own.

Common Mistake - Pupils stated the similarity and difference as given in the question.
However, the question is asking for "another similarity/difference". You will need to think of a similarity or difference not mentioned in the question.

E.g. Bears flowers? Flowering Plant? Reproduce by seed / spores?


Bread Mould Experiment (Activity 6) - pg 15-16

For pupils who have a toaster at home:

• Conduct an experiment using 2 set-ups: Moist Bread and Toasted Bread
• Pour equal amount of water on both bread (e.g. 2 tablespoon of water on each bread)
• Leave the 2 set-ups in the same location (e.g. A warm place in the cupboard)
• Duration of experiment: 5 days

For pupils who do not have a toaster at home: (You will do the toasted bread observations next Tuesday after your classmates bring along their set-ups and share with the class.)

• Conduct an experiment using 1 set-up: Moist Bread 
• Pour 2 tablespoon of water on the bread
• Leave the bread in a warm place in the cupboard
• Duration of experiment: 5 days

Record your observations in the table on pg 16

• Count how many patches?
• What is the colour of the patch?
• What is the size of the patch?
• You may touch the patch and describe how it feels.

Answer questions 1-5 on pg 16

Complete pg 17-18 

• You may refer to your textbook & the KWL table on Fungi & Bacteria, which we have done in class today to help you along.

All above tasks are due next Tuesday. 
Bring along your Moist Bread & Toasted Bread on Tuesday for further discussion.

[18/2] Maths WB Chapter 4 Practice 3

Complete pg 77-79 only.

Bring back this task tomorrow. We will do pg 80-82 in class tomorrow.

[17/2] Maths Workbook Chapter 4 Practice 2

You have started on Practice 2 in class.
Complete page 71-76 as homework.

This is due tomorrow, 18 Feb.

[16/2] Diversity Activity Book + Some Reminder

Homework: Diversity Activity Book
Complete any outstanding corrections (refer to content page)
Complete page 14
Remember to use the key words "Both" and "but" in your sentence when stating the similarity or differences.
This is due tomorrow, 17 Feb.

Maths File & Workbook 
Bring back the above items with parents' signature tomorrow, for keeping in the class.

Maths Topical Test 1
The test will be on Wednesday, 17 Feb.

[15/2] Maths File for Revision + Reminder - Science Spelling tomorrow

Maths File & Workbook 
I've returned the above items today for revision & parents' signature.
Please sign on all worksheets in Maths File as well as sign on Chapter 3 (pg 45) in workbook set.
Bring back the above items on Wednesday, 17 Feb.

Maths Topical Test 1
The test will be on Wednesday, 17 Feb.

Science Spelling
This is a reminder that there will be Science Spelling tomorrow.
Do study the meaning of the 10 words (No. 11-20) under Plants.

[12/2] Maths HW & Science Spelling Next Tuesday

Maths Workbook 
Page 67-70 is due Monday, 15 Feb.

Reminder
Science Spelling next Tuesday, 16 Feb.
Plants - No. 11-20
Remember to study the meaning.

12th Feb 2016 - Links

Link #1 :

http://padlet.com/wall/1zmvsey0tgdv

[11/2] Maths HW

Complete pg 65-66

This is due tomorrow, 12 Feb.

[11/2] Science NSB - Classifying Plants

We have disscussed the following today:

• Flowering vs Non-flowering plants
• Land vs Water plants
• Flowers grow in clusters vs Flowers grow singly
• Floating vs Partially Submerged vs Fully Submerged plants
• Carnivorous vs Non-Carnivorous plants.
• Grows on a tree vs Grows on the ground vs Grows on rocks vs Grows on buildings vs Grows on poor soil.

Your task

Complete a classification diagram to show the many different way that plants can be classified.

• Add in an many details as you can. 
• You may even put in examples of plants that belong to these categories.
• Write down 5 sentences using the keywords that you've used in the classification diagram.
• Your 5 sentences must be related to the Science concepts for Plants or be able to Write down the similarities or differences between the various plants.

This task is due tomorrow, 12 Feb  /   or Monday, 15 Feb.

11 Feb 2016 - Link for EL

http://padlet.com/priya_endeavour/xcrmjxitfex8

Maths Unit 3 WS 1 & 2

Complete the rest of the questions as homework. 

This is due tomorrow, 11 Feb.

Scoopers' CNY Performance

Science Homework in NSB

Parents' Signature in this week's Spelling


Drawing of My Plants

• We have read 3 books on plants so far. (Carnivorous Plants & Rainforest)
• You're supposed to complete a 1 page drawing on your idea of Plants. 
• Be Creative. Any types of plants that you know. You can even draw other plants that you know but not discussed in class.)
• Label the parts of the plant as well as the type of plants and any animals that you're drawing inside. 
• Used up the empty spaces in the page as much as you can.
• You may colour your drawings.
• This is due next Thurs, 11 Feb.

Some Videos on Plants
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxHZmysHgE4

https://youtu.be/LW0jUbKcn1I?t=28

Science Spelling next week

• Reminder that Spelling next week will be on Thursday, 11 Feb.
• Remember to study the meaning.

Maths Homework & Rainbow Day Matters

Maths WB
Complete page 61-64
This is due tomorrow morning. Remember to bring.

3A CNY Performance

• You are to wear traditional clothes or home clothes tomorrow.
• No slippers allowed.
• Bring just a small bag with your pencil case, story book, English Lesson Items & Maths HW.

In the meantime.....

Maths Heuristics - Part Whole Model

Complete the rest of the questions as homework.
This is due tomorrow 4 Feb.

Remember the following rules in drawing the models:

• Identify the Parts and Whole.
• Use Straight Lines.
• Numbers to be written outside the model. (Names or items can be written inside the model)
• Show the "?" for what you need to find from the question.

Maths WB Chapter 3 Practice 3

You've 2 days to complete pg 53-60.

Be careful when subtracting numbers with "zeros". E.g 4011 - 1894. 

• Regroup from the earlier place value

This task is due Thurs, 4 Feb

Scoopers in Action (Science Lesson)