T1W6 - 3E2

Pupils were tested on Polynomial Identities & Remainder Theorem on Tues, 10 Feb 09. All of them passed the test with 2/3 of them obtained full marks and a few with near full marks. I am really happy for them. The way I conduct my lessons with this class seems to work well :)

What I always do in class:

1) At start of lesson, ensure that all of them have their textbooks and notebooks on the table.
2) We will first recall what has been taught in the previous lesson.
3) An example will be shown before pupils attempt more similar questions.

For example,
- Pupils will state Remainder Theorem and I will write the theorem on one side of the whiteboard.
- We then go through an example by doing it together on the board.
- Next, pupils will work on more problems taken from the textbook.

4) Feedback will be given to them as they attempt the questions.

For example,
- While they are doing their work, I will walk round to check on everyone of them and answer questions from those who are in doubt.
- Sometimes, some pupils will come forward to me to help them check their working when they are not sure if they are doing it correctly or if they cannot get the correct answers.
- As I check their working, I don't always tell them the correct steps right away. Instead, I will point at the step/s that they make mistake and ask them to check and tell me what is wrong with the step. (It is always good for pupils to be able to spot their own mistakes rather then depending on the teacher to tell them. When the ownership is in their hands, they remember better.)