I hvae just completed Chapter 2, Real Numbers with 1E3 and 1E4. Find that 1E3 is better in their understanding of concepts whereas for 1E4, there are a few students who are slower and i need to illustrate more examples when teaching a concept.Hence, i have to bear in mind in the selection of examples between these 2 classes.
I notice that quite a number of students have the habit of using their calculators when doing the real numbers despite reminders for them to show their workings without the use of calculators. Hence, have to check their homework more thoroughly to ensure that they are really sure about how to work on the add/subtract/multiply/divide of the real numbers.
To my surprise, many are weak in their fractions.Hence, i have spent more time on portion that involves fraction. Need to correct some misconception like cancelling of terms before converting a mixed number to an improper fraction.
that's abt it. will complete chp 3 by next thursday and will start the standardised test 2 for the 2 classes on next thursday or friday.
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How do you plan to correct the misconceptions that pupils have?
ReplyDeleteDo spending more time on fraction help pupils to master what is required in fractions especially the weak pupils?
Is there another way of helping them to understand fractions?