5N1 AM (T1W3 - Differentiation)

As I had grouped A Math lessons of this group with the E Math lessons of the rest of the pupils in their class, I see this group every day except Thursdays which really help me to teach them with small chunks of concept each time. Unlike past 2 years when their A Math lessons were tagged with DT/FN lessons and I see them twice a week. Now, they need not recall what had been taught a week ago but just a day or two ago. This year, a number of them (especially CY and YB) had also changed their attitudes towards A Math homework given to them as they did their homework dutifully and handed up on time.

Strategies I used in class that has been working well with these pupils so far:
1) constant practice on the similar types of questions before introducing new formula/rule/concept;
2) presentation of their solutions of their homework/seatwork on the whiteboard (These kids were very enthusiastic in learning and majority of them were very eager to present their working on the whiteboard);
3) individual attention in class when they are doing their seatwork;
4) last but not least, praises for good work done.

As I introduced Chain Rule, Product Rule & Quotient Rule to them, I found they were able to use the rules effectively. They were only a bit confused when it comes to simplifying expressions that involve square root. Hence, more practice on such question will be given to them.

This group really brightens my day up!