Math Matters and HW

Math Homework 23/1 Whole Nos WS (Enrichment)

Dear Parents,

Please note that WS (Enrichment) are additional worksheets that are given to the class by me, over and above the school worksheets. These "more challenging " WS are meant to stretch the girls further. They are certianly NOT optional WS.

I have emphasised 3 Habits of Mind for Math, for them to cultivate, from the start of the term and they are:
Perseverance - "I got try and try again through difficulty and challenges"
Flexible thinking - "Can I solve this with a different/easier approach?"
Strive for Accuracy - "Have I checked my sums?" "Did I write proper number statements?" "Are my steps logical?"

I constantly remind the girls in class (like a broken record) and I seek your help to reinforce these 3 habits at home too :).

Lately, I have feedback from other subject teachers that some of the girls have problems bringing their assignments/HW back to school. Kindly remind them to complete their HW and to pack their school bags before they go to bed and if possible, do a "spot check" on them occasionally so that they know that we care. I know that they are already in P5 and are suppose to be more independent but, children being children, they still have the playful and carefree side of them :)

Lastly, I had distributed a sample of the Math Addventure magazine and the subscription form to the girls. I have found this magazine to be quite informative and Math magazine are really very RARE (hahaha)! If you are interested to subscribe this for your child, kindly return the subscription form with the cash/cheque to me no later than Friday 25/1.

Have a great day!

Cheers,
Mrs Janet Chua