Dear Parents,
Yesterday, half of the children continued their non-routine practice, while the rest of the class had an activity out of class. They also had Mental Sums.
We rescheduled recess just for yesterday so that they could all go to library for research and inspiration, as the library closes around 4 pm. They created their own story book - taking note of the different aspects of the story book, from cover page to content page etc. After recess, they continued their book creation in class. Those who have not completed their work, took it home to complete the remaining portion, for submission today.
Things to bring for today
- Maths Coursebook 2A
- Foolscap Paper - 3 sheets
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Monday, 27 February 2012
27 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
Today, we had Mental Sums. We also went through Draw a Diagram for Maths.
For English, we went through what must be done for writing a composition with given pictures. We also had an English Grammar quiz, followed by 2 Listening Comprehension exercises. The pupils had to recall any 2 of the important pointers to note for writing the composition, before they leave for home today: -
namely
a) They must follow the pictures given, and to look at the pictures carefully.
b) They are to follow SPACE. Picture 1 gives them the S, Picture 2 gives them the P, Picture 3 gives them the A, Picture 4 gives them the C, and what may logically comes after Picture 4, would be the E.
c) Each SPACE part - to start with a new paragraph, with 2 finger spacing.
d) The pupils are to use the planning sheet to write out a plan following the SPACE format. (Sample to follow would be the handout given earlier - the one on "Bubble Trouble".)
e) They must also take note of the vocabulary given to give them more ideas of how they should form the story.
f) They DO NOT need to leave a line, but they must have 2 finger spacing for each paragraph.
g) They must write in their best handwriting.
h) They are to use the Past Tense for this narrative.
Things to bring tomorrow:
a) Coloured markers
b) A4 size blank papers - 8 sheets
c) Colour pencils.
Homework (Due Wed 29 Feb)
- Maths Worksheets on Draw a diagram. To show the diagram, working, maths statement(s) and final statement. ) 2 questions
- English Picture Composition Worksheet - To complete the planning template given, and to write a story based on the picture given, using the SPACE format, and using given vocabulary ( NOT nec to use all) , and to write in the best handwriting, using past tense verbs.
Reminder: 7 March - Maths written quiz ( all topics till length)
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Today, we had Mental Sums. We also went through Draw a Diagram for Maths.
For English, we went through what must be done for writing a composition with given pictures. We also had an English Grammar quiz, followed by 2 Listening Comprehension exercises. The pupils had to recall any 2 of the important pointers to note for writing the composition, before they leave for home today: -
namely
a) They must follow the pictures given, and to look at the pictures carefully.
b) They are to follow SPACE. Picture 1 gives them the S, Picture 2 gives them the P, Picture 3 gives them the A, Picture 4 gives them the C, and what may logically comes after Picture 4, would be the E.
c) Each SPACE part - to start with a new paragraph, with 2 finger spacing.
d) The pupils are to use the planning sheet to write out a plan following the SPACE format. (Sample to follow would be the handout given earlier - the one on "Bubble Trouble".)
e) They must also take note of the vocabulary given to give them more ideas of how they should form the story.
f) They DO NOT need to leave a line, but they must have 2 finger spacing for each paragraph.
g) They must write in their best handwriting.
h) They are to use the Past Tense for this narrative.
Things to bring tomorrow:
a) Coloured markers
b) A4 size blank papers - 8 sheets
c) Colour pencils.
Homework (Due Wed 29 Feb)
- Maths Worksheets on Draw a diagram. To show the diagram, working, maths statement(s) and final statement. ) 2 questions
- English Picture Composition Worksheet - To complete the planning template given, and to write a story based on the picture given, using the SPACE format, and using given vocabulary ( NOT nec to use all) , and to write in the best handwriting, using past tense verbs.
Reminder: 7 March - Maths written quiz ( all topics till length)
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Friday, 24 February 2012
24 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
Today we had a briefing to remind the children on the following:
a) To exhibit good values in class and out of class, as they are my leaders, and leaders need to be at their best at all times
b) To be attentive and to do their best as they are in school to learn and be the best that they can be
c) To be hygienic e.g. to wash their hands after going to the toilet
d) To be appreciative of one another
Then we had Spelling.
For Maths, the children who had missed their practical quiz did their quiz at the back of the classroom, while the others tried to solve a series of Higher order / Non-routine / Investigative problems on worksheets given. Then the class was divided into two parts and the girls stayed in class to complete the solution of the problems mentioned earlier, while the boys followed me to measure and estimate large distances e.g. length of our container classroom, the stone table, and to estimate the height of the tree in the campus. On Monday, the girls will join me, along with those who may be absent today; while those who had gone out to measure today would stay in the classroom to complete the solution of the problems.
Things to bring on Monday:
- Small whiteboard, duster and marker
- A4 size blank paper - 3 sheets
Note: Maths Quiz (written) will be on 7 March (Week 10, Wednesday) - on topics learnt from the beginning of the year in January till now - Length.
Thank you. Have a wonderful weekend!
Ow Yeong
Today we had a briefing to remind the children on the following:
a) To exhibit good values in class and out of class, as they are my leaders, and leaders need to be at their best at all times
b) To be attentive and to do their best as they are in school to learn and be the best that they can be
c) To be hygienic e.g. to wash their hands after going to the toilet
d) To be appreciative of one another
Then we had Spelling.
For Maths, the children who had missed their practical quiz did their quiz at the back of the classroom, while the others tried to solve a series of Higher order / Non-routine / Investigative problems on worksheets given. Then the class was divided into two parts and the girls stayed in class to complete the solution of the problems mentioned earlier, while the boys followed me to measure and estimate large distances e.g. length of our container classroom, the stone table, and to estimate the height of the tree in the campus. On Monday, the girls will join me, along with those who may be absent today; while those who had gone out to measure today would stay in the classroom to complete the solution of the problems.
Things to bring on Monday:
- Small whiteboard, duster and marker
- A4 size blank paper - 3 sheets
Note: Maths Quiz (written) will be on 7 March (Week 10, Wednesday) - on topics learnt from the beginning of the year in January till now - Length.
Thank you. Have a wonderful weekend!
Ow Yeong
Thursday, 23 February 2012
23 Feb 2012 (early posting)
Dear Parents,
As I will be away today, this is an early posting that Mrs Nair will be giving the class via a typed copy.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
As I will be away today, this is an early posting that Mrs Nair will be giving the class via a typed copy.
23 February 2012
Homework (due 27 Feb 2012)
- Maths – Review lead.com.sg : Activities and Quizzes on the topic of “Length”
- English – To complete the preparation of a story booklet with illustration (in colour) – a narrative with insects as the main characters ( you may wish to continue or redo to improve on your booklet done in class and you may wish to write a similar story to “A Bug’s life” or a parallel / different story but with insects as the main characters)
- English – Comprehension exercise from Booklet 2 of Reading comprehension: the first 2 exercises . To indicate the key points in the passages as well as to highlight key words and grammar indication for the questions, before answering the passage. There MUST be evidence of you working through the whole passage as well as with the questions. Drawing additional linkages or developing your own style of understanding the passage and questions is acceptable, but it must be clearly illustrated and seen on the exercises.
Things to bring on Friday 24 Feb
- Measuring tape ( for ‘clothes’) – the one your child had brought to class for our activity
- Coloured markers or highlighters
- A4 size blank paper – 5 sheets
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
22 Feb 2012
Dear Parents,
Today, we spent time in doing a bit more on SPACE and writing of a story on insects. Due to time constraint, not everyone was able to complete. The key part of this exercise is to learn how to write a story (which can be the same or different from what we have watched from "A Bug's Life") using SPACE. There was a demo in class regarding this. We are concentrating on what to write for each part of the story - Setting, Problem, Action, Conclusion and Extended Ending. The children will have a chance of completing this at home over the weekend, as this will be one of the 3 pieces of homework assigned tomorrow and due Monday.
We had our Maths practical test today successfully. 4 MOE Maths officers wanted to see how such quizzes were conducted in our school, so the Maths HOD arranged with me today just before my 5pm lesson for them to view our Maths quiz and see how it is being done. They left satisfied and happy. (By the way, I only mentioned that we have visitors and the children greeted them as Teachers (as requested by the Maths HOD) so your child may not know where these 'teachers' are from and does not need to know either re this.
We then completed Maths written work (extra worksheets) to wrap up the "written part" of the topic of length as well as there was still time after the test.
Things to bring tomorrow:
a) A4 size blank paper - 5 sheets
b) Foolscap paper - 5 sheets
c) 2 English story books that your child has NOT read
Btw, as some pupils needed more time for the extra assignments assigned - e.g. for some, there were computer problems, I've extended the deadline for all who needed to complete the extra problemsums assignment till this Friday.
We will be having the English Written test tomorrow, and thus there is NO homework today. Homework will be issued tomorrow.
Tomorrow's lesson will include:
a) English written test
b) Book review exercise to be done in class
c) Maths Worksheets (to conclude the last 'written part' of length)
d) Reading Period
As I will be away tomorrow, instructions have already been given to Mrs Nair, who will be working with the Relief Teacher on this.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Today, we spent time in doing a bit more on SPACE and writing of a story on insects. Due to time constraint, not everyone was able to complete. The key part of this exercise is to learn how to write a story (which can be the same or different from what we have watched from "A Bug's Life") using SPACE. There was a demo in class regarding this. We are concentrating on what to write for each part of the story - Setting, Problem, Action, Conclusion and Extended Ending. The children will have a chance of completing this at home over the weekend, as this will be one of the 3 pieces of homework assigned tomorrow and due Monday.
We had our Maths practical test today successfully. 4 MOE Maths officers wanted to see how such quizzes were conducted in our school, so the Maths HOD arranged with me today just before my 5pm lesson for them to view our Maths quiz and see how it is being done. They left satisfied and happy. (By the way, I only mentioned that we have visitors and the children greeted them as Teachers (as requested by the Maths HOD) so your child may not know where these 'teachers' are from and does not need to know either re this.
We then completed Maths written work (extra worksheets) to wrap up the "written part" of the topic of length as well as there was still time after the test.
Things to bring tomorrow:
a) A4 size blank paper - 5 sheets
b) Foolscap paper - 5 sheets
c) 2 English story books that your child has NOT read
Btw, as some pupils needed more time for the extra assignments assigned - e.g. for some, there were computer problems, I've extended the deadline for all who needed to complete the extra problemsums assignment till this Friday.
We will be having the English Written test tomorrow, and thus there is NO homework today. Homework will be issued tomorrow.
Tomorrow's lesson will include:
a) English written test
b) Book review exercise to be done in class
c) Maths Worksheets (to conclude the last 'written part' of length)
d) Reading Period
As I will be away tomorrow, instructions have already been given to Mrs Nair, who will be working with the Relief Teacher on this.
Thank you. Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Re: Additional Information
Dear Parents,
For Maths, it will be on measurement and estimation. To use the Maths coursebook as a guide.
For English, to review grammar items, and comprehension techniques, the rest would be similar in format to the end-of-year paper taken end of last year.
P.S. There will NOT be any homework issued tomorrow. For this week ONLY, homework will be issued on Thursday (due next Mon), so as to give the children time for preparation for their English paper. As there is Spelling on Friday, there will not be any homework due Friday.
Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
For Maths, it will be on measurement and estimation. To use the Maths coursebook as a guide.
For English, to review grammar items, and comprehension techniques, the rest would be similar in format to the end-of-year paper taken end of last year.
P.S. There will NOT be any homework issued tomorrow. For this week ONLY, homework will be issued on Thursday (due next Mon), so as to give the children time for preparation for their English paper. As there is Spelling on Friday, there will not be any homework due Friday.
Thank you.
Have a wonderful day!
Ow Yeong
Challenging Maths
Hi All, just wanted to share my session with Marc on the Problemsum.com homework. I'm just wondering if there is a simpler way to explain to the kids. Here's how I explained to Marc earlier (Exact words):
Phew, I had a difficult time explaining to him why I needed to use the above method. So if anyone has a better way of explaining to the kids, do share it here, thanks!!
Qns:The difference between two numbers is 143. The sum of the two numbers is 501. Find the bigger number.
The 2 unknown numbers will be denote as A and B.
A - B = 143
Hence when -B crosses the river, it'll become +B:
A = 143 + B
When A = 143+ B,
A + B = 501
143 + B + B = 501
2B = 501 - 143
2B = 358
B = 358/2
B = 179
When B = 179,
A - B = 143
A - 179 = 143
A = 322
A = 322 and B = 179
Ans: The bigger number is 322.
Phew, I had a difficult time explaining to him why I needed to use the above method. So if anyone has a better way of explaining to the kids, do share it here, thanks!!
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