Maths homework

Hi all,

Complete the workbook chapter on Angles and hand in tomorrow, if you haven't already done so. 

Sign Test 5

Hi all,

Remember to get your parents to sign Maths Test 5, which you brought home today. 

For those who still have not completed corrections for Area and Perimeter, please do so. 

Maths homework

Hi all,

The Maths homework for today is to complete corrections for Review 5 and 6, except for those who have already handed in. 

Have a great weekend! 

What is a system to you? (updated on 26/9)

Dear 3A,

Do go into KF and complete the following:

1) Systems view > What is a system to you? (25/9).

Read the notes contributed by your classmates, especially the part on Q3: What is a system?
After that, create a new note on "What you've learnt" from these notes.
If you've a better explanation in response to theirs, use the scaffold "A better theory" and contribute your ideas.

2) Systems view > Build onto Yu Le's note (circled in pink). Focus on her theory for Q3.

Take note that spelling will be held on Week 3, Wednesday (1 Oct)

Homework

1. SA2 Practice Paper 2 Booklet A: Do all questions except Q18-22, 26. Due on Wed, 1 Oct.
2. Collect 3-4 leaves (individual). More details on what we will do with them will be given out during supplementary class next Thursday (2 Oct)

Learning journey to LTA Gallery

Hi all,

We visited the Land Transport Authority gallery today. Everyone learned something about Singapore's transportation system in the past, present and future. They also learnt about the challenges that Singapore faces when planning for transportation to meet everyone's diverse needs. Here are the pictures from today's event. 

Maths Topical Test 5

Hi all,

I have informed the class yesterday that there will be a Maths Topical Test 5 on Thursday, 25 Sep 2014. The topics tested will be: Length, Mass, Volume (Word problems), Fractions and Time.

Your Maths files have been returned to you to bring home for revision on 22 Sep. Remember to sign under the August and September rows and bring the file back on Thursday.

Maths homework

Hi all,

Remember to complete pages 63-70 of the Maths workbook Chapter 18 and hand in on Monday, if you have not already done so.

Also, some of you were unable to hand in the Review 5, 6 and Revision 3 yesterday. Please hand them in on Monday as well.

Remember to bring a small bag, water bottle, jacket, student handbook, storybook, pencil case and Maths textbook on Monday as we will be going out for our learning journey to LTA gallery. Take your temperature at home before you come to school and write it into your handbook.

Have a nice weekend!

Science homework (17/9) (updated as of 22/9)

1) Complete SA2 Practice Paper (1) Booklet A.

Attempt all questions except:

•  Q4, 6, 7, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 (Plant parts & their functions. We'll complete these questions at a later date as we're only covering this topic in Term 4)
• Q26 (test for hardness by scratching - out of syllabus)

Remember to write your answers on both the question paper itself and shade the OAS paper for practice.

Due date: 24 Sept (Wed)

2) Complete SA2 Practice Paper (1) Booklet B.

If you can't complete this booklet today in class (after oral), please complete the selected questions and hand in to me by tomorrow, 18 Sept (Thurs).

Reminder:

• Sign consent form and hand in to your Science monitors by 18 Sept
• Sign the content page in your Science file. Bring your file for the next lesson. 
• Spelling list has been given out. We'll start our spelling next Friday, 26 Sept.
• Hand in NSB to your Science monitors by 18 Sept. To those who have handed in their NSB, a big thank you for the wonderful effort and work done. :) 

Maths Homework

Hi all,

Complete Practice 1 of the Area and Perimeter Chapter 18 and hand in tomorrow.

You were given the class photos today. Please show them to your parents. 

You were also given a consent form regarding the learning journey to LTA next Monday, 22 Sep 2014. Please get your parents to sign it and bring back tomorrow.

You also need to get your parents to sign the "Time" workbook chapter and hand in tomorrow. 

Thank you

Have a nice day!

Padlet for Maths - Area

Hi all,

Please click on the link below for the Padlet discussion board on Area. Write your name properly before making a posting. Double-click on an empty part of the board to make a post.

http://padlet.com/Mrs_Khan/l28m82wwbnvv

KF (summary and reflection) and Seed Germination

Dear 3A,

Do remember that there are 2 sets of assignments for you to complete over the September holidays.

1st set of assignment:
KF:  3A Individual Reflection View 

1) Summary Note
To summarise  what you've learnt from your classmates' notes in KF on the topic on Magnets

Most of you should have started on your Summary note in the KB lab. Please continue to work on it from home. Refer to the PowerPoint slide as attached below for more instructions.

• Do remember to minimise both windows (your new note and "Magnet & Magnetism" view) to drag and cover your classmate's note. You can't drag the note over if your double click and open your friend's note. Drag the small red icon instead  into your note.
• Save your note as "Summary_Magnets"

2) Reflection Note
To reflect and consolidate your learning  in the use of KF during KB Science lesson
To feedback to me on how KF notes have impacted/helped you in your learning on Magnets 

Create new note, complete this and save it as "Reflection_Magnets"

2nd set of assignment:
Seed Germination: Red Beans & Black Eye Beans

I've given all of you some red bean and black eye bean seeds. Do plant them and observe their germination closely. You are welcomed to try other seeds as well, such as green bean seeds.

Day 0
1. Firstly, get 2 disposable plastic cups (Label them accordingly to the type of seeds) and some cotton wool/cotton pads.
2. Pour some water into the cups such that the cotton wool/pads are damp, not flooded.
3. Place some seeds into each cup.
4. In your NSB, draw up a table and label the columns accordingly. Example,

You may add in additional columns if you like, for example, length/height of leaves (cm) and so on.
I'll leave it to you whether you will prefer to take a picture of your seeds or to draw.

5. Record your results daily
6. Water your plants where necessary. Just make sure that the cotton wool is always damp.

Enjoy growing your own little plants and observe their germination!
It's quite a fun process I certainly hope you can learn a little more about plants before we even start on this topic in Term 4!

If there're any questions pertaining to the assignments, please leave a comment (remember to identify yourself) in this blog post and I'll try to reply you as soon as possible. If you know how answer your classmate's question, do help out as well. I know some of you are already sharing this good practice :)

Deadline: 17 September (Wednesday)
You need not bring your plants to school. Just submit your NSB to your Science Monitors.

Have a great September holiday, 3A!

3A EL : For the Holidays...

Dear 3A,

during your holidays, please log onto MConline (lead.com.sg) - go to Oral Buddy (New Format) - Primary 3.
You will see two sections : Reading Passage and Stimulus-Based Conversation (SBC).
Please try Practice 1 - Practice 5 of Reading Passage and SBC in the Oral Buddy (Primary 3).

Also, please read aloud a page a day of a book as we discussed in class.

(A) Tips for Reading

The first time you look at the passage, take your time to silently read through and understand the passage.

Following that,

1. Take note of PUNCTUATION - a comma means you should pause for a short while, while a full stop means there should be a longer pause.

   2. Take note of dialogues and the mood.

       For example,

      He asked patiently "Why didn't you do this?"

                               VS

      He screamed  "Why didn't you do this!"

    

    Although the dialogues are the same, the tone is not. So, understand the tone and expression and read it    accordingly.

When you START READING,

1. Voice Level (Loud enough for someone to hear you)

You may have practiced really well but if the examiner is not able to hear you, it's difficult to reward you for  your effort. So, be audible - be heard!

2. Read calmly and fluently.

    No one gets extra points for being the fastest to read!

Sometimes, when we read too fast, we start to skip words or add words that are not in the passage.

So, read patiently and pause at the appropriate moments.

2. Pronunciation

- Read each word CLEARLY. Do not "swallow" or mumble your way through.

- If you come across a word that is too long or difficult to read, Don't worry!

   BREAK IT DOWN into syllables and READ IT!

E.g.         "Integrity" - "In/ter/grity"

               "Innovation" - "In/no/va/tion"

3. Be expressive.

If I were to speak to you in the same tone (no expression, no emphasis on certain words, no "highs" and "lows" in my voice)  for even 15 minutes , most of you would doze off!

So, use your voice to show emotions and expressions APPROPRIATELY.

CAUTION : Do not go to the other extreme and start maintaining a HIGH voice for every word - it becomes too dramatic!

Tips for Stimulus-Based Conversation

Use sentence starters such as:

• In my opinion,
• I feel,
• Once,
• If I were,
• For example,
• I agree,
• I disagree

Do take the time to revise this term's work as well!

Have a good rest!

Love,
Ms Priya :)

Sept holidays homework

Dear all,

Thank you for all your presents for Teacher's Day today! It's not so much the presents that matter but the thought that counts, as even a card can be very meaningful.

For Maths, please complete the following during the one-week break:
- 2013 SA2 revision paper (exclude the questions on those topics that we have not learnt yet)
- 2 worksheets on Time

You were also given the schedule and scope for the SA2 exams today.

Happy holidays!

Lower Primary Sports Day 2014

Hi all,

We had our Lower Primary Games Day yesterday. I'm glad to see everyone putting in their best effort for their teams. It's ok not to have won. It's the experience of participating in the games that matters the most. There will be many more opportunities to take part in sporting events in future. For those who did win medals, congratulations! 

Here are some pictures from the event: