Saturday, August 29, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
AEIS Math 17/08/2009
Date: 17/08/2009
Day: wednesday
Students present: Michael, William, Susan, and Henry
Teacher:Jimmy
Subject: Math
Topic: Number patterns
Concept taught:Recognising simple sequences , general term of sequence, sum of sequence.
Comments on students: Michael was able to discern between General term and Nth term accurately.Henry william and susan and quite new to this topic but they are picking up quite well.Able to sum up all the sequence on page 73.
Improvement:Ability to discern the pattern of a number sequence can be improved with more practice.
Day: wednesday
Students present: Michael, William, Susan, and Henry
Teacher:Jimmy
Subject: Math
Topic: Number patterns
Concept taught:Recognising simple sequences , general term of sequence, sum of sequence.
Comments on students: Michael was able to discern between General term and Nth term accurately.Henry william and susan and quite new to this topic but they are picking up quite well.Able to sum up all the sequence on page 73.
Improvement:Ability to discern the pattern of a number sequence can be improved with more practice.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
jc students (15/08/09)
Math Date: 15/08/2009
Day: Thursday
Students present: Solomon, samuel , Boni
Teacher: Jimmy
Subject: Math
Topic: Trigo( 2nd lesson)
Concept taught:More examples on R formulae , addition formulae , product formulae.(A2.13,2.14,,2.15,2.17,A2.7,eg.2A(3,4,5(ii),6,8(iii))
Comments on student: Boni knocked her head onto one of the book shelf which results in her emotions becoming unstable.We carried on with the lessons.All were able to prove lhs=rhs for eg 2.13.Revised with them ATSC once more.They tried A2.14 and realised that the order in the addition of sin is important .Tried q4 on page 393 n were able to reduce the 2 trigo functions into a single trigo function using the R formula.They proceeded to solve the equation for x using what they have been refreshed on ASTC. Went on to prove 5(ii).Solomon was able to develop left hand side and right hand side til they reaches a consensus.Explained to them that they will still score some marks if they do it this way but not full.All 3 later realised that it can be solved by changing the cot into cos and sin functions on the right hand side.Went on to do question 8(iv) , able to do it confidently:)
Improvement: Boni needs to practise more.Solomon still needs to restyle his presentation.Samuel 's improving fast.
Day: Thursday
Students present: Solomon, samuel , Boni
Teacher: Jimmy
Subject: Math
Topic: Trigo( 2nd lesson)
Concept taught:More examples on R formulae , addition formulae , product formulae.(A2.13,2.14,,2.15,2.17,A2.7,eg.2A(3,4,5(ii),6,8(iii))
Comments on student: Boni knocked her head onto one of the book shelf which results in her emotions becoming unstable.We carried on with the lessons.All were able to prove lhs=rhs for eg 2.13.Revised with them ATSC once more.They tried A2.14 and realised that the order in the addition of sin is important .Tried q4 on page 393 n were able to reduce the 2 trigo functions into a single trigo function using the R formula.They proceeded to solve the equation for x using what they have been refreshed on ASTC. Went on to prove 5(ii).Solomon was able to develop left hand side and right hand side til they reaches a consensus.Explained to them that they will still score some marks if they do it this way but not full.All 3 later realised that it can be solved by changing the cot into cos and sin functions on the right hand side.Went on to do question 8(iv) , able to do it confidently:)
Improvement: Boni needs to practise more.Solomon still needs to restyle his presentation.Samuel 's improving fast.
jc math13/08/2009
Math Date: 13/08/2009
Day: Thursday
StudentsPresent: Solomon, samuel , Boni
Teacher: Jimmy
Subject: Math
Topic: Trigo
Concepts taught:Reference angle , pythagorean theorem , addition forumlae, product formulae, R formulae,.
Comments on students:Explained to them that cos(2x+67.38) can be varied which leads to a corresponding change in F(x).In a way we can find out the max and min value of f(x). Samuel and Solomon was able to digest this concept. Boni took quite some time to sink in.· Proceed on to try A2.11.All of them were stucked initially. Explained on white board that one must first simply the equation to only non -power trigo functions. Zoomed in on how to simplify 4sin2xcos2x and 6 sin square2x to sin and cos function only. Proceed on to apply R formula. Solomon and Samuel was able to adjust the resultant R formula to the final question. Went on to illustrate on the usage of product formulae on question A2.15.3 of them knows where to look for from the formula list. Samuel was able to do this question. His only problem lies in his messy hand writing which not only affects his overall presentation but also his judgement on the flow of work· Went to do egA2.2 Hinted to them the initial approach of drawing the triangle. Solomon and Samuel was able express to work out the answer.
Improvement: samuel's handwriting can improve his overall presentation and his own judgement.
Day: Thursday
StudentsPresent: Solomon, samuel , Boni
Teacher: Jimmy
Subject: Math
Topic: Trigo
Concepts taught:Reference angle , pythagorean theorem , addition forumlae, product formulae, R formulae,.
Comments on students:Explained to them that cos(2x+67.38) can be varied which leads to a corresponding change in F(x).In a way we can find out the max and min value of f(x). Samuel and Solomon was able to digest this concept. Boni took quite some time to sink in.· Proceed on to try A2.11.All of them were stucked initially. Explained on white board that one must first simply the equation to only non -power trigo functions. Zoomed in on how to simplify 4sin2xcos2x and 6 sin square2x to sin and cos function only. Proceed on to apply R formula. Solomon and Samuel was able to adjust the resultant R formula to the final question. Went on to illustrate on the usage of product formulae on question A2.15.3 of them knows where to look for from the formula list. Samuel was able to do this question. His only problem lies in his messy hand writing which not only affects his overall presentation but also his judgement on the flow of work· Went to do egA2.2 Hinted to them the initial approach of drawing the triangle. Solomon and Samuel was able express to work out the answer.
Improvement: samuel's handwriting can improve his overall presentation and his own judgement.
JC students(11/08/2009)
Math Date: 11/08/2009
Day: Tuesday Students
Present: Solomon, samuel , Boni
Teacher: Jimmy
Subject: Math
Topic: Normal distribution
Concepts taught:· Approximating normal to the binomial distribution and also approximating normal to poisson distribution.).Central limit theorem and also the applicability of CLT on various questions.Discussed how N(unknown samples) can be found by manipulating the probability equation.
Comments on students: Generally all understands this topic well in comparison to pure math.
Improvement: To be absolutely clear on what to use for mean and variance in different cases.
To be able to apply the correct method on different distribution.
Day: Tuesday Students
Present: Solomon, samuel , Boni
Teacher: Jimmy
Subject: Math
Topic: Normal distribution
Concepts taught:· Approximating normal to the binomial distribution and also approximating normal to poisson distribution.).Central limit theorem and also the applicability of CLT on various questions.Discussed how N(unknown samples) can be found by manipulating the probability equation.
Comments on students: Generally all understands this topic well in comparison to pure math.
Improvement: To be absolutely clear on what to use for mean and variance in different cases.
To be able to apply the correct method on different distribution.
AEIS Math Date: 13/08/2009
AEIS Math Date: 13/08/2009
Day: wednesday
Students present: Michael, William, Susan, and Henry
Teacher:Jimmy
Subject: Math
Topic: Percentage
Concept taught:· Marked price and selling price,GST inclusive.
Comments on students:·Able to discern what is the difference between marked price and selling price.They were initially confused marked price belongs to 100 percent or selling price.Did their home work on q 7 and q8. They have problems getting rid of the R on question 7.Explained further that it can be ridden by cancelling it from the nominator and denominator.
Improvement:Read up on the concepts to clear up their doubts on selling price and marked price.
Home work given:Q40(pg 58), Q60(q7,q8)
Day: wednesday
Students present: Michael, William, Susan, and Henry
Teacher:Jimmy
Subject: Math
Topic: Percentage
Concept taught:· Marked price and selling price,GST inclusive.
Comments on students:·Able to discern what is the difference between marked price and selling price.They were initially confused marked price belongs to 100 percent or selling price.Did their home work on q 7 and q8. They have problems getting rid of the R on question 7.Explained further that it can be ridden by cancelling it from the nominator and denominator.
Improvement:Read up on the concepts to clear up their doubts on selling price and marked price.
Home work given:Q40(pg 58), Q60(q7,q8)
Blog for AEIS students on 14/08/09
AEIS Math Date: 14/08/2009
Day: Tuesday Students present: Michael, William, Susan, and Henry
Teacher: Jimmy
Subject: Math Topic: Coordinates and linear graph.
Concepts taught:· Recapped y=mx+c to the senior students.Explained how gradients can be obtained by (y2-y1)/(x2-x1).Went to derive the equation of the line.
Comments on students:It’s susan first lesson with linear graphs and coordinates.Able to sub in x into the equation(y=mx+c).Able to evaluate any points on a line given the equation.Did q2 on page 113.All can reach part b. They questioned about the workability of C and b. Explained that C=an+b must be compared to y=mx+c.
Improvement:Practise more questions on graph paper so as to familarise themselves on which point to plot.
Homework:pg 123(q 26a,b,c,d)
Day: Tuesday Students present: Michael, William, Susan, and Henry
Teacher: Jimmy
Subject: Math Topic: Coordinates and linear graph.
Concepts taught:· Recapped y=mx+c to the senior students.Explained how gradients can be obtained by (y2-y1)/(x2-x1).Went to derive the equation of the line.
Comments on students:It’s susan first lesson with linear graphs and coordinates.Able to sub in x into the equation(y=mx+c).Able to evaluate any points on a line given the equation.Did q2 on page 113.All can reach part b. They questioned about the workability of C and b. Explained that C=an+b must be compared to y=mx+c.
Improvement:Practise more questions on graph paper so as to familarise themselves on which point to plot.
Homework:pg 123(q 26a,b,c,d)
AEIS students on 12/08/09
AEIS Math Date: 12/08/2009
Day: Tuesday
Students present: Michael, William, Susan, Noe Noe and Henry
Teacher: Jimmy
Math Topic: Ratio and propotion.
Concepts taught:· Ratio and proportion and also "D=SXT."
Comments on students: Susan and NoeNoe were lagging in comparison to Henry , Michael and William. I explained with diagrams on the whiteboard so as to show every one once and for all the clear method of doing this question. Went on to try q 11 on page 27.Most of them can’t do this question so I went on to explain and reveal 50 percent on the answer. Most of them now became restless and were complaining that they can’t think any more. Only Michael was able to absorb and carry on with the question.
Improvement:Explore on related questions on distance speed and time so to visualise the usefulness algebra in this question.
Home work distributed: (pg21(q22.),pg13(q5b),pg15(9).
Day: Tuesday
Students present: Michael, William, Susan, Noe Noe and Henry
Teacher: Jimmy
Math Topic: Ratio and propotion.
Concepts taught:· Ratio and proportion and also "D=SXT."
Comments on students: Susan and NoeNoe were lagging in comparison to Henry , Michael and William. I explained with diagrams on the whiteboard so as to show every one once and for all the clear method of doing this question. Went on to try q 11 on page 27.Most of them can’t do this question so I went on to explain and reveal 50 percent on the answer. Most of them now became restless and were complaining that they can’t think any more. Only Michael was able to absorb and carry on with the question.
Improvement:Explore on related questions on distance speed and time so to visualise the usefulness algebra in this question.
Home work distributed: (pg21(q22.),pg13(q5b),pg15(9).
AEIS MATH 11082009
AEIS Math
Date: 11/08/2009
Day: Tuesday
Students present: Michael, William, Susan, Noe Noe and Henry
Teacher: Jimmy
Subject: Math
Topic: Triangles and Polygons
Concepts Taught:
Topic 8 going .Properties of triangles, rhombus kites. Worked example 4(pg 217),eg2.(pg 220), eg6.(pg 223),eg.1(pg 224), eg.2.(pg 227) .
Comments of the Students: · Noe Noe was rather slow but she did her part in catching up. Michael and William were both keen in doing their work. Henry was easily distracted. Susan seems ok but slow in producing results.They managed to recall concepts like Perpendicular bisector and angle bisector and was put to good use on the 2 questions.
Improvement points of Students: Simple mathematical calculations need to do carefully since they are not allowed to use calculator. Henry and Michael tend to be fast in the exercises which resulted to a lot of careless mistakes.
Homework given: · ( q1, q2 (pg 252)), q8 n q9 (pg 259)).
Date: 11/08/2009
Day: Tuesday
Students present: Michael, William, Susan, Noe Noe and Henry
Teacher: Jimmy
Subject: Math
Topic: Triangles and Polygons
Concepts Taught:
Topic 8 going .Properties of triangles, rhombus kites. Worked example 4(pg 217),eg2.(pg 220), eg6.(pg 223),eg.1(pg 224), eg.2.(pg 227) .
Comments of the Students: · Noe Noe was rather slow but she did her part in catching up. Michael and William were both keen in doing their work. Henry was easily distracted. Susan seems ok but slow in producing results.They managed to recall concepts like Perpendicular bisector and angle bisector and was put to good use on the 2 questions.
Improvement points of Students: Simple mathematical calculations need to do carefully since they are not allowed to use calculator. Henry and Michael tend to be fast in the exercises which resulted to a lot of careless mistakes.
Homework given: · ( q1, q2 (pg 252)), q8 n q9 (pg 259)).
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
AEIS FRIDAY ACTIVITY 070809
AEIS Friday Activity ( MOVIE - G.I. JOE )
Date: 07/08/2009
Day: Friday
Students present: Michael, William and Henry
Students absent: Noe Noe and Susan
Teacher: Linda
Subject: English
Objectives:
a) to be able to experience camaraderie with fellow students and with other Hostel students;
b) to be able to summarize the content of the movie;
c) to be able to give movie reviews on the storyline, the graphics and the effects used in the movie.
Concepts taught: Summarization; parts of Movie Reviews; Rating a Movie Comments of students: All students were enthusiastic of the trip. As this is our last Activity Day, the students got to choose what activity they want. Everybody looks for each other; good to note that they are concern with each other.
Improvement points of students: Punctuality on some of the students.
Homework given: Students are expected to make a Movie Review and Summarization the following English Session.
Date: 07/08/2009
Day: Friday
Students present: Michael, William and Henry
Students absent: Noe Noe and Susan
Teacher: Linda
Subject: English
Objectives:
a) to be able to experience camaraderie with fellow students and with other Hostel students;
b) to be able to summarize the content of the movie;
c) to be able to give movie reviews on the storyline, the graphics and the effects used in the movie.
Concepts taught: Summarization; parts of Movie Reviews; Rating a Movie Comments of students: All students were enthusiastic of the trip. As this is our last Activity Day, the students got to choose what activity they want. Everybody looks for each other; good to note that they are concern with each other.
Improvement points of students: Punctuality on some of the students.
Homework given: Students are expected to make a Movie Review and Summarization the following English Session.
AEIS 050809
AEIS Math
Date: 05/08/2009
Day: Wednesday
Students present: Michael, William, Susan, Noe Noe and Henry
Teacher: Linda
Subject: Math
Topic: Percentage
Concepts Taught: Discounts, GST, Conversion of Fraction to Percentage, Percentage to Fraction; Increase/Decrease after Discounts
Comments of the Students: Students are interested of the topic and participated well in the discussion and in the exercises. They had this topic in their previous school so it is more of a revisions on their part. Exercise on GST need to have more. The students just made one table on GST computation.
Improvement points of Students: Simple mathematical calculations need to do carefully since they are not allowed to use calculator. Henry and Michael tend to be fast in the exercises which resulted to a lot of careless mistakes.
Homework given: Students need to answer exercises in pages 45-51; 52-55 of their Textbook (Mathematics Tutor 1B)
Due Date: Next Math Session - 12/08/09 (Wednesday)
AEIS ENGLISH 040809
AEIS English
Date: 04/08/2009
Day: Tuesday
Students present: Michael, William, Susan, Noe Noe and Henry
Teacher: Linda
Subject: English
Topic: Spelling; Vocabulary and Composition
Concepts taught: Set of Words were given for Spelling Test; Same words are used for Vocabulary; Writing of Composition using the new vocabulary.
Comments of the Students: Commendation for Susan, she practised her Spelling words persistently; all of them need to study new vocabulary words as they tend to be dependent so much on what the context of the sentence or of the pasage without looking up the dictionary for the correct meaning of the words.
Improvement points of Students: Susan is still poor with spelling; different set of vocabulary words was given to her than the others; the rest are good in spelling though Michael needs improvement; William needs to be motivated for his writing exercises.
Homework given: Journals will be collected next English session; Vocabulary exams will also be given- students are encouraged to revise.
Date: 04/08/2009
Day: Tuesday
Students present: Michael, William, Susan, Noe Noe and Henry
Teacher: Linda
Subject: English
Topic: Spelling; Vocabulary and Composition
Concepts taught: Set of Words were given for Spelling Test; Same words are used for Vocabulary; Writing of Composition using the new vocabulary.
Comments of the Students: Commendation for Susan, she practised her Spelling words persistently; all of them need to study new vocabulary words as they tend to be dependent so much on what the context of the sentence or of the pasage without looking up the dictionary for the correct meaning of the words.
Improvement points of Students: Susan is still poor with spelling; different set of vocabulary words was given to her than the others; the rest are good in spelling though Michael needs improvement; William needs to be motivated for his writing exercises.
Homework given: Journals will be collected next English session; Vocabulary exams will also be given- students are encouraged to revise.
AEIS MATH 030809
AEIS Math
Date: 03/08/2009
Day: Monday
Students present: Michael, William, Susan, Noe Noe and Henry
Teacher: Linda
Subject: Math
Topic: Ratio and Proportion
Concepts taught: Ratio - Increase/Decarease; Rate; Computation of Hours; Average Speed
Comments of the Students: Sudents are doing well with the lessons; William and Susan are coping up with the speed of the others though they need more coaching; students find numerical concepts easy but they find it hard to apply in word problems.
Improvement points of Students: Need to do more exercises on word problems as they tend to be dependent on numerical problems; careless mistakes are still critical.
Homework given: Pages 14- 16; 23-24; and 27 on their Math Textbook
Due date: 06/08/09 ( Wednesday )
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