AEIS English and Maths

Date: 13/05/2009

Day: Wednesday

Students present: Michael, Henry, William and Susan

Students absent: Noe Noe (language school QT prep)

Teacher (main and assistants): Lim Young

Subject: English and Maths

Topic: Crossword Puzzle and Real Numbers

Teaching process

Concepts taught: Conducted a crossword puzzle test that Jasper came up with. They were given a list of vocabulary 2 days ago which they were instructed to study for the test. The first half of the lesson was purely the test and many of them had difficulties doing it. One reason was that the standard might be a little high for them. However, they all did fine after I drop a reasonable hint of two for them. Henry scored a full mark of 19 points. William attained 16 points. Michael and Susan each attain 13 points. A debrief for their test was given to them and I wrote all the words and the board and explained each one again, teaching them the context in which these words can be used.

The second half of the lesson was doing corrections for their real numbers assignment. The penalty for careless mistakes was copying the questions and the solution 10 times. This is to to inculcate a sense of seriousness and discipline into them doing their work properly.

Example questions gone through: Nil

Practice questions given: Nil

Post-teaching

General comments of students: Michael did tremendously well by not committing a single mistake in working, answer and presentation. I gave him his due credit by praising him in class. It was a tremendous improvement from his previous untidy and careless nature of work. However, I reminded him not to be complacent and much is expected of him now that he has shown that he is capable of something more.

Henry and William did fine, each having only one careless mistake. Henry looks a little disappointed now that he realised he is not always the best but that was definitely a humbling experience. As for William, it was also a tremendous improvement in his work and he was very much encouraged. Susan has also improved a lot but she still had many careless mistakes. When faced with the reality of doing more corrections than others, she cried. But I told her not to and explained the necessity of the penalty and she understood it. It was encouraging to see her brothers stood by her to motivate her to finish her corrections before they leave for home. She has definitely learnt much from this experience, understanding the need to stay focused and discipline while doing her work.

Improvement points of students: Susan must improve on her focus and discipline in work. Michael must learn to keep up with the good standard shown. Henry and William still has room for improvement even though their progress is heartening.

Homework given (including due date): Nil