Dear students,
Please note that there would be no SSP during the second week of June as the school would like you to spend more time with your family. SSP would resume on the first week of Term 3.
Sorry if this arrangement have disrupted plans which you already have.
Have a pleasant holiday.
Regards,
Mr Tham
Monday, June 7, 2010
Monday, May 31, 2010
2E6 June SSP for Selected Students
Hi 2E6,
Below is the details for Math SSP during June. Cheers~
Date: 8 June 2010 (Tue)
Time: 0900 to 1030
Order of topics covered: Quadratic Equations, y-intercept (x = 0), root of quadratic equation, Simultaneous Equations, Expansion, Factorisation
Erica
Han Lyn
Rui Wen
Odelia
Sock Hui
Sheena
Yi Dian
Sean
Frederic
Venue: Meet outside 2E6 Classroom
Date: 10 June 2010 (Thu)
Time: 0900 to 1030
Order of topics covered: Congruency, Toa-Cah-Soh, Inverse Proportion, Volume/Surface Area and Graph
Erica
Han Lyn
Rui Wen
Odelia
Sock Hui
Sheena
Yi Dian
Sean
Frederic
Venue: Meet outside 2E6 Classroom
Mr Tham
Below is the details for Math SSP during June. Cheers~
Date: 8 June 2010 (Tue)
Time: 0900 to 1030
Order of topics covered: Quadratic Equations, y-intercept (x = 0), root of quadratic equation, Simultaneous Equations, Expansion, Factorisation
Erica
Han Lyn
Rui Wen
Odelia
Sock Hui
Sheena
Yi Dian
Sean
Frederic
Venue: Meet outside 2E6 Classroom
Date: 10 June 2010 (Thu)
Time: 0900 to 1030
Order of topics covered: Congruency, Toa-Cah-Soh, Inverse Proportion, Volume/Surface Area and Graph
Erica
Han Lyn
Rui Wen
Odelia
Sock Hui
Sheena
Yi Dian
Sean
Frederic
Venue: Meet outside 2E6 Classroom
Mr Tham
2N1 June SSP for Selected Students
Hi 2N1,
These are the details of SSP during June. Cheers~
Date: 9 June 2010 (Wed)
Time: 1300 to 1500
Order of topics covered: Factorisation, Quadratic Equations, Word Problem, Simultaneous Equations, Gradient
Shu Xian
Evonne
Eileen
Zhi Ning
Si Min
Annabel
Elgin
Elson
Emmanuel
Maverick
Craig
Hong Yi
Chin Ee
Date: 11 June 2010 (Fri)
Time: 0900 to 1100
Order of topics covered: Proportion, Graph, Pyramid, Hemisphere, Cone, Area Ratio, y-intercept (x = 0)
Shu Xian
Evonne
Eileen
Zhi Ning
Si Min
Annabel
Elgin
Elson
Emmanuel
Maverick
Craig
Hong Yi
Chin Ee
Mr Tham
These are the details of SSP during June. Cheers~
Date: 9 June 2010 (Wed)
Time: 1300 to 1500
Order of topics covered: Factorisation, Quadratic Equations, Word Problem, Simultaneous Equations, Gradient
Shu Xian
Evonne
Eileen
Zhi Ning
Si Min
Annabel
Elgin
Elson
Emmanuel
Maverick
Craig
Hong Yi
Chin Ee
Date: 11 June 2010 (Fri)
Time: 0900 to 1100
Order of topics covered: Proportion, Graph, Pyramid, Hemisphere, Cone, Area Ratio, y-intercept (x = 0)
Shu Xian
Evonne
Eileen
Zhi Ning
Si Min
Annabel
Elgin
Elson
Emmanuel
Maverick
Craig
Hong Yi
Chin Ee
Mr Tham
Care to watch a 4-min video?
Hi students,
Something which I chanced upon.
I have learnt Patience, Appreciating our parents and understanding them. Hope you can learn something too. =)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kpLDkWg5DA&feature=related
=)
Mr Tham
Something which I chanced upon.
I have learnt Patience, Appreciating our parents and understanding them. Hope you can learn something too. =)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kpLDkWg5DA&feature=related
=)
Mr Tham
For 2N1: Holiday Homework
Dear 2N1,
There are 4 parts to Math Holiday Homework.
1. Title: Trigonometry Worksheet
Description: This is a stack of questions on TOA-CAH-SOH, prepared by Ms Lin. It is made up of 10 pages, with the last 2 pages being handwritten final answers of the questions. It was given to you just after Chapter 7.1 of TB Sec 3B Trigonometry was completed.
What to do: Attempt all questions on foolscap paper and the questions would be discussed in class when school reopens.
2. Title: 60 Questions (Sec 1 & Sec 2) to revise for Mid-Year Exam
Description: 3 pieces of paper (2 pages were printed on 1 page). It was given to you as a form of revision for your Mid-Year Exams.
What to do: Attempt all questions (Do NOT have to do Q32, 33, 35 to 46, 50) on foolscap paper and the questions would be discussed in class when school reopens.
This is how it looks like:
3. Title: YOG Worksheets
Description: Shijie (2N1) has kindly volunteered to pass it to your class during the hectic last day of school during photo-taking. Thank you, Shijie. If you have not taken a copy, here are the 5 pages of work for you to attempt and 1 page of final answer for you to check. (*Kindly note that the worksheet is only for the convenience of my students and it rightfully belongs to www.ace-learning.com.sg. There are copyright issues so please do not use it freely. Thank you)
What to do: Complete the worksheet in the spaces provided.
4. Title: Ace-Learning Online Homework on Algebraic Fractions
Description: 10 online questions created by Mrs Teo to prepare you for the new semester
What to do: Attempt the quiz as soon as you can within one attempt. Please drop me a sms if you need help to reset your Ace-Learning password (ask your friends for my number).
If you have revised your work well and completed Parts 1 and 2 of your holiday homework, there is not much left for you to do this June Holidays (You would only have YOG Worksheet and also Ace-Learning Online Quiz to complete) and these can be completed in half a day or less.
I hope you would have a fulfilling holiday (with CIP, CCA etc etc) and spend more time to study as this is your streaming year. Your academic results decides whether you have the right to choose your preferred subjects you like first. These would then be the subjects which you would have to stick with for the next 2 or 3 years. In short, the next 4 months or so will sort of determine what is in for you for the next 2 to 3 years so please choose wisely what you would like to do. Don't forget to spend quality time with your friends and family too.
Have a well-deserved June Holidays.
=)
Mr Tham
There are 4 parts to Math Holiday Homework.
1. Title: Trigonometry Worksheet
Description: This is a stack of questions on TOA-CAH-SOH, prepared by Ms Lin. It is made up of 10 pages, with the last 2 pages being handwritten final answers of the questions. It was given to you just after Chapter 7.1 of TB Sec 3B Trigonometry was completed.
What to do: Attempt all questions on foolscap paper and the questions would be discussed in class when school reopens.
2. Title: 60 Questions (Sec 1 & Sec 2) to revise for Mid-Year Exam
Description: 3 pieces of paper (2 pages were printed on 1 page). It was given to you as a form of revision for your Mid-Year Exams.
What to do: Attempt all questions (Do NOT have to do Q32, 33, 35 to 46, 50) on foolscap paper and the questions would be discussed in class when school reopens.
This is how it looks like:
3. Title: YOG Worksheets
Description: Shijie (2N1) has kindly volunteered to pass it to your class during the hectic last day of school during photo-taking. Thank you, Shijie. If you have not taken a copy, here are the 5 pages of work for you to attempt and 1 page of final answer for you to check. (*Kindly note that the worksheet is only for the convenience of my students and it rightfully belongs to www.ace-learning.com.sg. There are copyright issues so please do not use it freely. Thank you)
What to do: Complete the worksheet in the spaces provided.
4. Title: Ace-Learning Online Homework on Algebraic Fractions
Description: 10 online questions created by Mrs Teo to prepare you for the new semester
What to do: Attempt the quiz as soon as you can within one attempt. Please drop me a sms if you need help to reset your Ace-Learning password (ask your friends for my number).
If you have revised your work well and completed Parts 1 and 2 of your holiday homework, there is not much left for you to do this June Holidays (You would only have YOG Worksheet and also Ace-Learning Online Quiz to complete) and these can be completed in half a day or less.
I hope you would have a fulfilling holiday (with CIP, CCA etc etc) and spend more time to study as this is your streaming year. Your academic results decides whether you have the right to choose your preferred subjects you like first. These would then be the subjects which you would have to stick with for the next 2 or 3 years. In short, the next 4 months or so will sort of determine what is in for you for the next 2 to 3 years so please choose wisely what you would like to do. Don't forget to spend quality time with your friends and family too.
Have a well-deserved June Holidays.
=)
Mr Tham
For 2E6: Math Holiday Homework
Dear 2E6,
There are 4 parts to Math Holiday Homework.
1. Title: Trigonometry Worksheet
Description: This is a stack of questions on TOA-CAH-SOH, prepared by Ms Lin. It is made up of 10 pages, with the last 2 pages being handwritten final answers of the questions. It was given to you just after Chapter 7.1 of TB Sec 3B Trigonometry was completed.
What to do: Attempt all questions on foolscap paper and the questions would be discussed in class when school reopens.
2. Title: 60 Questions (Sec 1 & Sec 2) to revise for Mid-Year Exam
Description: 3 pieces of paper (2 pages were printed on 1 page). It was given to you as a form of revision for your Mid-Year Exams.
What to do: Attempt all questions on foolscap paper and the questions would be discussed in class when school reopens.
This is how it looks like:
3. Title: YOG Worksheets
Description: Shijie (2N1) has kindly volunteered to pass it to your class during the hectic last day of school during photo-taking. Thank you, Shijie. If you have not taken a copy, here are the 5 pages of work for you to attempt and 1 page of final answer for you to check. (*Kindly note that the worksheet is only for the convenience of my students and it rightfully belongs to www.ace-learning.com.sg. There are copyright issues so please do not use it freely. Thank you)
What to do: Complete the worksheet in the spaces provided.
4. Title: Ace-Learning Online Homework on Algebraic Fractions
Description: 10 online questions created by Mrs Teo to prepare you for the new semester
What to do: Attempt the quiz as soon as you can within one attempt. Please drop me a sms if you need help to reset your Ace-Learning password (ask your friends for my number).
If you have revised your work well and completed Parts 1 and 2 of your holiday homework, there is not much left for you to do this June Holidays (You would only have YOG Worksheet and also Ace-Learning Online Quiz to complete) and these can be completed in half a day or less.
I hope you would have a fulfilling holiday (with CIP, CCA etc etc) and spend more time to study as this is your streaming year. Your academic results decides whether you have the right to choose the subject combinations you like first. Don't forget to spend quality time with your friends and family too.
Have a well-deserved June Holidays.
=)
Mr Tham
There are 4 parts to Math Holiday Homework.
1. Title: Trigonometry Worksheet
Description: This is a stack of questions on TOA-CAH-SOH, prepared by Ms Lin. It is made up of 10 pages, with the last 2 pages being handwritten final answers of the questions. It was given to you just after Chapter 7.1 of TB Sec 3B Trigonometry was completed.
What to do: Attempt all questions on foolscap paper and the questions would be discussed in class when school reopens.
2. Title: 60 Questions (Sec 1 & Sec 2) to revise for Mid-Year Exam
Description: 3 pieces of paper (2 pages were printed on 1 page). It was given to you as a form of revision for your Mid-Year Exams.
What to do: Attempt all questions on foolscap paper and the questions would be discussed in class when school reopens.
This is how it looks like:
3. Title: YOG Worksheets
Description: Shijie (2N1) has kindly volunteered to pass it to your class during the hectic last day of school during photo-taking. Thank you, Shijie. If you have not taken a copy, here are the 5 pages of work for you to attempt and 1 page of final answer for you to check. (*Kindly note that the worksheet is only for the convenience of my students and it rightfully belongs to www.ace-learning.com.sg. There are copyright issues so please do not use it freely. Thank you)
What to do: Complete the worksheet in the spaces provided.
4. Title: Ace-Learning Online Homework on Algebraic Fractions
Description: 10 online questions created by Mrs Teo to prepare you for the new semester
What to do: Attempt the quiz as soon as you can within one attempt. Please drop me a sms if you need help to reset your Ace-Learning password (ask your friends for my number).
If you have revised your work well and completed Parts 1 and 2 of your holiday homework, there is not much left for you to do this June Holidays (You would only have YOG Worksheet and also Ace-Learning Online Quiz to complete) and these can be completed in half a day or less.
I hope you would have a fulfilling holiday (with CIP, CCA etc etc) and spend more time to study as this is your streaming year. Your academic results decides whether you have the right to choose the subject combinations you like first. Don't forget to spend quality time with your friends and family too.
Have a well-deserved June Holidays.
=)
Mr Tham
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Sec 2: How to Use Calculator to Solve Simultaneous Equations and Quadratic Equations
Hi Sec Twos,
You shall learn to solve Simultaneous Linear Equations using calculator in Chapter 5 and Solving of Quadratic Equations in Chapter 6. Use this to check your answer. Note that no marks would be given at all if you solve such equations using calculator with no method shown.
Model: SHARP EL-509WM
Colour: White
Instructions to use calculator to solve Simultaneous Equations
Step 1 Press the “Mode” button” once. You should see “NORMAL” and “STAT” modes.
Step 2 Press the “Down” Button to see “EQN” Mode. Press “2”.
Step 3 You will see “2-VLE” and “3-VLE”. We are solving 2 unknowns so we press “0” to select “2-VLE”. “3-VLE” is used to solve 3 unknowns.
Step 4 You will see “a1?”
Step 5 Before we key in the values, ensure that you have arranged your simultaneous equations in the following manner. Otherwise, the calculator will not understand you.
a1x + b1y = c1
a2x + b2y = c2
a1 and b1 are coefficients of x and y of the first equation respectively.
c1 is the constant term of the first equation.
a2 and b2 are coefficients of x and y of the second equation respectively.
c2 is the constant term of the second equation.
Step 6 Key in your value for a1, then press “=”. You will see “b1?”
Step 7 Key in your value for b1, then press “=”. You will see “c1?”
Step 8 Key in your value for c1, then press “=”. You will see “a2?”
Step 9 Key in your value for a2, then press “=”. You will see “b2?”
Step 10 Key in your value for b2, then press “=”. You will see “c2?”
Step 11 Key in your value for c2, then press “=”. You will your answer for x.
Step 12 Press “=” and you will see your answer for y.
Step 13 Press “=” and you will see the determinant is calculated too.
Step 14 Press “=” and you will see “a1?” again. You can start solving another set of simultaneous equations immediately or switch back to the “Normal” mode.
Instructions to use calculator to solve Quadratic Equations
Step 1 Press the “Mode” button” once. You should see “NORMAL” and “STAT” modes.
Step 2 Press the “Down” Button to see “EQN” Mode. Press “2”.
Step 3 You will see “2-VLE” and “3-VLE”. Press the “Down” button.
Step 4 You will see “QUAD” and “CUBIC”.
Step 5 Press 2 to solve Quadratic Equations and 3 to solve Cubic Equations
Step 6 Ensure that your quadratic equation is arranged in the form of ax2 + bx + c = 0
Step 7 Upon keying in 2, you will see “a?”
Step 8 Enter your value for “a” and press “=”. You will see “b?”
Step 9 Enter your value for “b” and press “=”. You will see “c?”
Step 10 Enter your value for “c” and press “=”. You will see “X1=?” This is your first root.
Step 11 Press “=” and you will see “X2=?” This is your second root.
Do note if roots are imaginary roots or repeated roots. It would be reflected on your calculator.
Step 12 Press “=” and you will see “a?” again. You can start solving another quadratic equation immediately or switch back to the “Normal” mode.
Enjoy~
You shall learn to solve Simultaneous Linear Equations using calculator in Chapter 5 and Solving of Quadratic Equations in Chapter 6. Use this to check your answer. Note that no marks would be given at all if you solve such equations using calculator with no method shown.
Model: SHARP EL-509WM
Colour: White
Instructions to use calculator to solve Simultaneous Equations
Step 1 Press the “Mode” button” once. You should see “NORMAL” and “STAT” modes.
Step 2 Press the “Down” Button to see “EQN” Mode. Press “2”.
Step 3 You will see “2-VLE” and “3-VLE”. We are solving 2 unknowns so we press “0” to select “2-VLE”. “3-VLE” is used to solve 3 unknowns.
Step 4 You will see “a1?”
Step 5 Before we key in the values, ensure that you have arranged your simultaneous equations in the following manner. Otherwise, the calculator will not understand you.
a1x + b1y = c1
a2x + b2y = c2
a1 and b1 are coefficients of x and y of the first equation respectively.
c1 is the constant term of the first equation.
a2 and b2 are coefficients of x and y of the second equation respectively.
c2 is the constant term of the second equation.
Step 6 Key in your value for a1, then press “=”. You will see “b1?”
Step 7 Key in your value for b1, then press “=”. You will see “c1?”
Step 8 Key in your value for c1, then press “=”. You will see “a2?”
Step 9 Key in your value for a2, then press “=”. You will see “b2?”
Step 10 Key in your value for b2, then press “=”. You will see “c2?”
Step 11 Key in your value for c2, then press “=”. You will your answer for x.
Step 12 Press “=” and you will see your answer for y.
Step 13 Press “=” and you will see the determinant is calculated too.
Step 14 Press “=” and you will see “a1?” again. You can start solving another set of simultaneous equations immediately or switch back to the “Normal” mode.
Instructions to use calculator to solve Quadratic Equations
Step 1 Press the “Mode” button” once. You should see “NORMAL” and “STAT” modes.
Step 2 Press the “Down” Button to see “EQN” Mode. Press “2”.
Step 3 You will see “2-VLE” and “3-VLE”. Press the “Down” button.
Step 4 You will see “QUAD” and “CUBIC”.
Step 5 Press 2 to solve Quadratic Equations and 3 to solve Cubic Equations
Step 6 Ensure that your quadratic equation is arranged in the form of ax2 + bx + c = 0
Step 7 Upon keying in 2, you will see “a?”
Step 8 Enter your value for “a” and press “=”. You will see “b?”
Step 9 Enter your value for “b” and press “=”. You will see “c?”
Step 10 Enter your value for “c” and press “=”. You will see “X1=?” This is your first root.
Step 11 Press “=” and you will see “X2=?” This is your second root.
Do note if roots are imaginary roots or repeated roots. It would be reflected on your calculator.
Step 12 Press “=” and you will see “a?” again. You can start solving another quadratic equation immediately or switch back to the “Normal” mode.
Enjoy~
Friday, February 5, 2010
Sec 1: Biggest Primes
Hi,
As you are reading this, there are people out there still looking for a prime number bigger than the last. How big can these Mersenne primes get?
I heard from someone before that you do get paid for discovering the biggest prime number. Not sure aboutthe prize money/recognition though... =)
Cheers~
Mr Tham
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Sec 3: Who is e?
Hi,
I remembered someone asked me what e is earlier today...
Hmmm... A good friend of logarithm... This article would help.
http://www-history.mcs.st-andrews.ac.uk/HistTopics/e.html
Cheers~
Mr Tham
I remembered someone asked me what e is earlier today...
Hmmm... A good friend of logarithm... This article would help.
http://www-history.mcs.st-andrews.ac.uk/HistTopics/e.html
Cheers~
Mr Tham
Sec 2: Pythagoras' Theorem
WoW...
Pythagoras' Theorem seemed to have existed 1000 years before Pythagoras proved the theorem. It was interesting how Pythagoras came to discover the theorem while waiting for the rule of Samos... (Perhaps we shall spend more time reflecting and we may discover something new...)
Anyway, I "discovered" that the special set of 3 numbers that satisfies Pythagoras Theorem can be expressed as General Terms. a = 2k+1, b = 2k (k + 1) and c = b + 1. k can be any positive number (using natural numbers would be a wiser option). Anyone keen to prove that this is true?
By the way, discovered all this from www.flashpapers.com/main/research-papers/pythagorous-theorem.html. Interested parties, please visit the link.
Cheers~
Mr Tham
Pythagoras' Theorem seemed to have existed 1000 years before Pythagoras proved the theorem. It was interesting how Pythagoras came to discover the theorem while waiting for the rule of Samos... (Perhaps we shall spend more time reflecting and we may discover something new...)
Anyway, I "discovered" that the special set of 3 numbers that satisfies Pythagoras Theorem can be expressed as General Terms. a = 2k+1, b = 2k (k + 1) and c = b + 1. k can be any positive number (using natural numbers would be a wiser option). Anyone keen to prove that this is true?
By the way, discovered all this from www.flashpapers.com/main/research-papers/pythagorous-theorem.html. Interested parties, please visit the link.
Cheers~
Mr Tham
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