Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Chapter 16 : Data Handling Lesson 3

Dear 107s,

Welcome back after the second round of Data collection along Clementi Ave 6.

Here are some of the tasks we are going to complete by today.

1) Uploading of data collected.

Please access the spreadsheet titled "SST 2010 Traffic Data Combined" through the Mathematics Google Site. Only the team member nominated for Data input during the last session can edit the table. The rest of the team members please helped to consolidate the data for your team mates.

2) Examples of Statistical Diagram (Bar Chart, Pie Chart & Line Graph) found in daily life

The wallwisher is an online Post-IT board.


Find one example of either a Bar Chart or a Pie Chart and another example of a Line Graph. Give a short descriptions on the diagram you have selected.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Chapter 16 : Data Handling Lesson 2

Dear 107s,

The job of data collection is definitely not an easy one. It requires detail planning and thinking.















Based on your experience today, I will like you to think about the following questions and post your responses under the Comment section.
1) What are some of the difficulties you have encountered today?
2) What some of things you could have done better?
3) How do you ensure that the data you collected is as accurate as possible?

Monday, April 5, 2010

Chapter 16 - Data Handling Lesson 1.2

Please refer to Introduction slides as shared with the class this morning.



Please pay close attention to the assessment requirement.

I have also put up the Data Collection Map for the class.


View 107 Data Collection Map in a larger map

Chapter 16 - Data Handling Lesson 1.1

Data Handling is a major part to the broad topic of Statistics.

Thus what exactly is Statistics?

Please go through the 2 videos posted below.

Video 1


Video 2


Thus do you have a better understanding of Statistics?

In your own words,
1) Explain what do you think Statistics is all about?
2) How can you apply Statistics in your decision making?

Please post your reply under the Comment section by 9 April 2010 (Friday)

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Introduction to Algebra Part 2

Dear 107s,

Please solve the following problem using both the Model Method and the Algebra Method.



Look at both of your solutions and consider what are some of the similarities and differences in both methods?

Introduction to Algebra Part 1

Dear 107s,

Please look through the presentation slide before we start our discussion on Algebra in coming week (8 Mar to 12 Mar 2010)


Thursday, January 14, 2010

The History of Numbers (15 January 2010)

The use of numbers has started since the ancient time till now.

In your groups,

1) List out some of the Ancient Civilizations that have once existed in our world.

2) Decide on one Civilization that your group has listed out and carry out a research on the number system that was associated with this civilization.

3) Using a 5-slides Keynote presentation, develop a presentation that describe the development history of this set of number system, describe the number system and depicts digit from 0 to 9, the number 10, 100 & 1000.

4) Hence, develop a simple worksheet using Pages, which required your friends to convert numbers from your choice of number system to our present Hindu - Arabic number system. You should have 4 questions that involved a 2-digits number, 4 questions that involved a 3-digits number and 2 questions that involved a 4-digits number.

5) Please submit your presentation slide and worksheet by 25 January 2010.

6) Please acknowledge all information that the team has taken from the Internet. The method of acknowledgement is (a) The Title of the website. (b) The URL. (c) The Date and Time where the information was view.

The Need of Numbers (15 January 2010)

As an individual, consider

1) Why is there a need of having numbers?

2) When did the first use of numbers, based on your imagination, occur?

Please post your comment by 16 January 2010.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Review Assignment on 15 January 2010

Dear 107,

Please note that I will be conducting a review assignment in class on 15 January 2010.The topics involve are those you have come across during your PSLE.The review assignment will last for 30 minutes and please note that no calculators will be allowed for this assignment.

Your Expectation (12 January 2010)

Dear Class 107,

Welcome to a brand new year.Before we start our lesson, I will like you to think of the following questions as an individual.

1) What are your success / joys you have experienced in the learning of Mathematics in your primary school?

2) What are your fear / difficulties you experienced in learning Mathematics?

3) What are your expectation of me as a Mathematics Teacher?

12 January 2010 : Welcome to Class 107 Maths Blog

Dear Class 107,

Welcome to the Maths Blog for the class. Please become a follower of this blog as we will be using this blog for our discussion beyond curriculum. I have the following rules that I hope everyone in the class can observed.

1. Everyone must participate in the discussion.

2. No one shall put down another person on the blog.

3. Be respectful and responsible in your choice of words.

4. Use of proper English in your postings.