23 March 2012

Dear Parents,
I'm back in school today, though still hobbling. Though we had just 4 periods today, we had a briefing, Dictation as well as an English quiz ( on whiteboard) on comparatives and superlatives of adjectives ( e.g. smaller, smallest).  For Maths, we had an estimation activity to estimate the weight of objects given, as well as a class project " My book of Mass" which is a self illustrated and created booklet by pupils showing the object, the weighing scale (appropriately chosen by them e.g. for heavier objects, the weighing scale has to be in kg) showing the mass as well as a statement stating the mass of the object. This helps the children to demonstrate their learnt knowledge of estimation as well as different weighing scales ( in g or kg)  that they have come across. I also used a kitchen scale to allow them to each weigh an object of their choice. I went round to each child to let him/her try while the rest were doing their project.

Things to bring for 26 March : a) Small whiteboard, duster and marker b) Maths Coursebook 2A c) A4 size blank paper - 5 sheets

Homework has been issued earlier, due Monday.

Btw, there will be a learning journey on Thursday 17 May to a farm. I know it is a long way ahead, but interested volunteers to be facilitators, please do sign up with Mrs Singh. (Mrs Singh, can you please help to coordinate? Thanks. ) Btw, I've not mentioned to your child as he or she will be overly excited and think that we are going next week or something, so I am not mentioning this yet. So please try not to mention to them yet. Thanks.

Reminder: Practical Masss Quiz on Mass is next week on a one to one basis (Tues and Wed). Pupils need to estimate mass of objects as well as to weigh specific given objects and record the mass, and to answer questions by selecting appropriate objects given in a helping list,  to match the criteria (e.g. of a certain mass)  stated in the question.

Thank you. Have a wonderful weekend!
Ow Yeong