Stonehill International Science BowlHey Everyone!
The Stonehill International Science Bowl presents students with new opportunities to participate in and earn great rewards. The event will be conducted on the 23rd and 24th of September and it will be hosted online. It is open to M4-D2 students (Grades 9-12) from across the world with questions from different fields in STEM. The two-day virtual event will feature a myriad of opportunities for participants, ranging from intense competition rounds to easygoing and fun mini events on both days. All participants will be awarded an e-certificate. The top teams will get a chance to win exciting prizes from Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Monash University is amongst the top 50 universities in the world! All you need to do is form a team of three and register here! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @sisb_2021 and check out our website here. Get ready to learn, create, and explore The Incredible Thinking Space! Hope to see you soon! Best regards, SISB 2021 Team Continuing the Inquiry Cycle in Mathematics With ReflectionS
Reflections in the MYP were exciting and were seen through reflection-in-action and reflection-on-action. Be it through Clara’s comic strip where she asks meaningful questions and formulates her own goals or Dia’s Logo Design, Taesu’s Tessellations or Theodre’s reflection on problem solving strategy. Aliya’s reflection on learning by doing threw light on reflection on a lesson in Mathematics. The structure of the lesson, multiple representations, use of mathematical tools, cognitive depth, explanation and justification appear to strengthen problem solving and its connections to applications. Learning begins with curiosity and this was seen when a few students reflected on Trigonometry through scenes to evaluate angles of elevation and depression in action. The students found various situations to evaluate and reflect their understanding and build on experiential learning through a student centric approach. This helped them reflect critically on their own work and the work of others enabling transfer of skills to a wide variety of real life situations.
Asking questions, investigating solutions, creating, discussing discoveries and experiences, and reflecting on new-found knowledge, leads to inspiring new questions, investigations, and opportunities for authentic “teachable moments.” This was seen through: Malina’s reflection on the use of technology in learning key features of Quadratic functions, Kshama’s reflection on an interdisciplinary approach, Kimberley’s and Taehui’s reflection on Venn diagrams.
Reflections in the DP, saw students practice reflection-for-action where the intention was thinking about future actions for improving attention to detail in problem solving. This was seen through creative concept mapping in most levels in D1 and a focus on explorations as part of the D2 Internal Assessment.
Focused reflection on daily practice has the potential to improve Mathematics instruction and leads to high-quality, mathematically rich and rigorous opportunities.
Mathematics Department Introducing our new MYP Service CoordinatorNilofer Ibrahim, Secondary Mathematics & MYP Service Coordinator Nilofer has been a teacher for around twenty three years. She has worked in Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia and India. This academic year she has taken on the role of MYP Service Coordinator. She is passionate about multiculturalism, diversity, driving and road trips. She is interested in art, graphology, politics, adventure sports and travelling. If you wish to contribute or be a part of our service learning initiative as a school stakeholder get in touch with Ms Nilofer at [email protected] Jitendra Pandey MYP Coordinator |
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