Week of June 18th

Grade 7A  Math: As we reach the end of another remarkable academic year, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support and trust. It has been an absolute pleasure working alongside you in nurturing and guiding our students on their educational journey.

Wishing you all a safe, sunny, and sensational summer vacation. 

Grade 10A/B  Math:  As we reach the end of another remarkable academic year, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support and trust. It has been an absolute pleasure working alongside you in nurturing and guiding our students on their educational journey.

Wishing you all a safe, sunny, and sensational summer vacation. 

 IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  As we reach the end of another remarkable academic year, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your unwavering support and trust. It has been an absolute pleasure working alongside you in nurturing and guiding our students on their educational journey.

Wishing you all a safe, sunny, and sensational summer vacation. 

Week of June 11th

Grade 7A  Math:  All students have received their assessment results. I have carefully reviewed each student's assessment and identified areas where they may have made mistakes. I kindly request that you sit down with your child and discuss the assessment results and the feedback provided. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's performance or the feedback they received, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education. Together, we can help them thrive and achieve their full potential.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  All students have received their assessment results. I have carefully reviewed each student's assessment and identified areas where they may have made mistakes. I kindly request that you sit down with your child and discuss the assessment results and the feedback provided. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's performance or the feedback they received, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education. Together, we can help them thrive and achieve their full potential.

 IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  All students have received their assessment results. I have carefully reviewed each student's assessment and identified areas where they may have made mistakes. I kindly request that you sit down with your child and discuss the assessment results and the feedback provided. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's performance or the feedback they received, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education. Together, we can help them thrive and achieve their full potential.

Week of June 4th

Grade 7A  Math:  Students demonstrated exceptional aptitude and a strong work ethic, not only in their preparation for the Math Assessments but also in their consistent efforts to improve their knowledge and skills. The remarkable revisions they undertook exemplify their unwavering commitment to their education and personal growth.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  Students demonstrated exceptional aptitude and a strong work ethic, not only in their preparation for the Math Assessments but also in their consistent efforts to improve their knowledge and skills. The remarkable revisions they undertook exemplify their unwavering commitment to their education and personal growth.

 IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  Students demonstrated exceptional aptitude and a strong work ethic, not only in their preparation for the Math Assessments but also in their consistent efforts to improve their knowledge and skills. The remarkable revisions they undertook exemplify their unwavering commitment to their education and personal growth.

The Math Assessments challenged our students to showcase their understanding of various mathematical concepts and problem-solving strategies. It is a testament to their hard work and determination. We commend each student for their perseverance and commendable performance during this assessment period.

Week of May 28th

Grade 7A  Math:  I am delighted to inform you that our diligent students in Grade 7 have successfully revised their Math study guide in preparation for the upcoming assessment. They have exhibited commendable commitment and dedication to their studies, investing substantial time and effort into reviewing the material.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  I am delighted to inform you that our diligent students in Grade 10 have successfully revised their Math study guide in preparation for the upcoming assessment. They have exhibited commendable commitment and dedication to their studies, investing substantial time and effort into reviewing the material. With their thorough revision and a strong grasp of the subject matter, we are confident that our Grade 10 students are well-prepared for the coming assessment. They have displayed a commendable level of competence and are ready to apply their knowledge and skills to the tasks at hand.

 IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  I wanted to take a moment to inform you about the progress of our Grade 11 students in IB Math AA. As we approach the assessment period, I wanted to assure you that our students are diligently revising the material covered in class. 

Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any concerns or questions regarding your son's/daughter's progress in IB Math AA. I am here to support your son/daughter throughout the academic journey.

Week of May 21st

Grade 7A  Math:  The end of Term 2 assessments for our students are quickly approaching. As part of our commitment to providing the best education and support for our students, I have prepared a comprehensive study guide to help them prepare effectively for their exams. I have already emailed the study guide to all students, and it covers the key concepts, topics, and skills that will be assessed. Encourage your child to utilize this resource as a valuable aid in their exam preparation. It provides a clear outline of what they need to focus on and allows them to review their understanding of each subject. I strongly encourage you to support and motivate your child during this crucial period. Your involvement and guidance play a vital role in their academic journey. By showing interest and discussing their progress regularly, you can help them stay focused, motivated, and confident. please don't hesitate to reach out. We are here to provide any necessary assistance and address any queries you may have. Wishing all our students the best of luck for the upcoming assessments.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  The end of Term 2 assessments for our students are quickly approaching. As part of our commitment to providing the best education and support for our students, I have prepared a comprehensive study guide to help them prepare effectively for their exams. I have already emailed the study guide to all students, and it covers the key concepts, topics, and skills that will be assessed. Encourage your child to utilize this resource as a valuable aid in their exam preparation. It provides a clear outline of what they need to focus on and allows them to review their understanding of each subject. I strongly encourage you to support and motivate your child during this crucial period. Your involvement and guidance play a vital role in their academic journey. By showing interest and discussing their progress regularly, you can help them stay focused, motivated, and confident. please don't hesitate to reach out. We are here to provide any necessary assistance and address any queries you may have. Wishing all our students the best of luck for the upcoming assessments.

 IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  The end of Term 2 Assessments is fast approaching. These assessments will encompass everything that has been covered throughout the year, including the materials from Term 1 and Term 2.

As the end of the term draws near, it is crucial for our students to review and consolidate their learning in preparation for these assessments. Encouraging them to dedicate time for studying and revision will greatly benefit their academic progress. Here are a few suggestions to support your child's preparation:

Establish a Study Routine

1. Review Class Notes and Materials 

2. Seek Clarification

3. Practice Past Assignments and Tests.

4. Maintain a Balanced Approach

I strongly believe that with proper preparation, students can excel in their assessments and demonstrate their knowledge and skills effectively. As always, if you have any concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. I am here to support students' educational journey in every possible way. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support.

Week of May 14th

Grade 7A  Math:  The end of Term 2 assessments for our students are quickly approaching. As part of our commitment to providing the best education and support for our students, I have prepared a comprehensive study guide to help them prepare effectively for their exams. I have already emailed the study guide to all students, and it covers the key concepts, topics, and skills that will be assessed. Encourage your child to utilize this resource as a valuable aid in their exam preparation. It provides a clear outline of what they need to focus on and allows them to review their understanding of each subject. I strongly encourage you to support and motivate your child during this crucial period. Your involvement and guidance play a vital role in their academic journey. By showing interest and discussing their progress regularly, you can help them stay focused, motivated, and confident. please don't hesitate to reach out. We are here to provide any necessary assistance and address any queries you may have. Wishing all our students the best of luck for the upcoming assessments.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  The end of Term 2 assessments for our students are quickly approaching. As part of our commitment to providing the best education and support for our students, I have prepared a comprehensive study guide to help them prepare effectively for their exams. I have already emailed the study guide to all students, and it covers the key concepts, topics, and skills that will be assessed. Encourage your child to utilize this resource as a valuable aid in their exam preparation. It provides a clear outline of what they need to focus on and allows them to review their understanding of each subject. I strongly encourage you to support and motivate your child during this crucial period. Your involvement and guidance play a vital role in their academic journey. By showing interest and discussing their progress regularly, you can help them stay focused, motivated, and confident. please don't hesitate to reach out. We are here to provide any necessary assistance and address any queries you may have. Wishing all our students the best of luck for the upcoming assessments.

 IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  The end of Term 2 Assessments is fast approaching. These assessments will encompass everything that has been covered throughout the year, including the materials from Term 1 and Term 2.

As the end of the term draws near, it is crucial for our students to review and consolidate their learning in preparation for these assessments. Encouraging them to dedicate time for studying and revision will greatly benefit their academic progress. Here are a few suggestions to support your child's preparation:

Establish a Study Routine

1. Review Class Notes and Materials 

2. Seek Clarification

3. Practice Past Assignments and Tests.

4. Maintain a Balanced Approach

I strongly believe that with proper preparation, students can excel in their assessments and demonstrate their knowledge and skills effectively. As always, if you have any concerns or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. I am here to support students' educational journey in every possible way. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support.

Week of May 7th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to start a new unit in Probability. During this unit, students will learn the basics of probability, including the concept of probability, how to calculate the probability, and the various types of probability. We will be using a variety of materials and activities to help students develop their understanding of this important topic. 

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to Know and understand special types of sequences. especially,

square, triangle, Fibonacci, multiples, powers, geometric sequence.

 IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to continue working on the second part of Calculus, which is integration. Integration is an important topic in Calculus that involves finding the integral of a function. It is an easier topic than differentiation, which was covered in the first part of Calculus. In integration, students will learn different methods to find the integral of a function, such as substitution, integration by parts(HL only), and trigonometric substitution. They will also learn how to apply these methods to solve real-world problems. As always, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued support.

Week of April 30th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students submitted and presented the Math Statistics Project which was assessed and graded.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to revise and prepare for the End of Unit Assessment in the Exponential Functions and logarithms.

 IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students started the second part of Calculus, which is integration. Integration is an important topic in Calculus that involves finding the integral of a function. It is an easier topic than differentiation, which was covered in the first part of Calculus.

In integration, students will learn different methods to find the integral of a function, such as substitution, integration by parts(HL only), and trigonometric substitution. They will also learn how to apply these methods to solve real-world problems.

As always, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued support.

Week of April 16th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students continued working on the Math Statistics Project which will be assessed and graded end of April.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to know the logarithms and to apply Logarithms Laws.

 IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to practice IB questions about Kinematic problems involving displacement, velocity, acceleration, and total distance traveled.

Week of April 10th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students started working on the Math Statistics Project which will be assessed and graded end of April.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to understand the Compound Interest and how to use the TI 84 calculator APP to solve it

 IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to understand the Kinematic problems involving displacement, velocity, acceleration, and total distance traveled.

Week of March 26th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to understand The Box plots, Bar Charts, and Scatter Graphs.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to understand the Growth and Decay functions. 

 IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to understand the Applications of Differentiation especially, the Optimization. 

Week of March 19th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to understand the differences between discrete and continuous data.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to start the exponential function and logarithms chapter. 

 IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to recognize the difference between the function and its deriviatives

Week of March 5th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to prepare and revise for the end-of-unit Assessment and to celebrate World Maths Day.  

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to practice finding the Equation of the Perpendicular Bisector. 

 IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to study the differentiation rules especially, finding the normal line Equation. 

Week of February 26th

World Maths Day 2023

Dear Parents,

This year, World Maths Day will be celebrated on 8 March 2023. On this day, millions of students across the world compete in live Maths challenges and also participate in fun activities.

ASB will be taking part on the day of the event, students log into the World Maths Day platform (Mathletics) here. Once logged in they need to click on the World Maths Day button and then they will find themselves in a Live Mathletics console. On the right-hand side will be a World Maths Day panel, showing students which Live Mathletics levels they can compete in to generate their World Maths Day score. For more information on World Maths Day, refer to the World Maths Day handbook or head over to the World Maths Day FAQ page.

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to prepare and revise for the end-of-unit Assessment which will be on Sunday, March 5th.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to practice Linear Equations and Graph applications. 

 IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to study the differentiation of the Trigonometric Ratios.

Week of February 19th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to take an introduction to the Similarity and Congruent shapes.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to study the equation of the Perpendicular Bisector.

 IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to study the differentiation of the Exponential and logarithmic functions.

Week of February 5th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to know and apply Exterior angles in Polygons.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to study the equation of the parallel and perpendicular lines 

 IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to study the differentiation rules. 

Week of January 29th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to know and apply the rules for angles on a straight line, angles around a point, Angles in triangles, and angles in quadrilaterals.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to continue studying the equation of the straight, gradient-intercept form. (y=mx+c) and the equation of the parallel line. 

 IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to take Introduction to Calculus( rate of change and the gradient) and the Definition of Differentiation. 

Week of January 22nd

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to Identify angles as acute, right, obtuse, straight and reflex, and use the 8 main points of a compass. Use a protractor to draw and measure angles accurately. Know and apply the rules for angles on a straight line and angles around a point.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to study the equation of the straight line and the gradient-intercept form. (y=mx+c)

IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to revise the distance between two points, midpoints, Gradient, parallel and perpendicular lines, equation of a line, and perpendicular bisector equation.

Week of January 15th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to revise and do the End of Term 1 Math Assessment.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to revise and do the End of Term 1 Math Assessment.

IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to revise and do the End of Term 1 Math Assessment.

Week of January 8th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to revise Number 1, Number 2 & Algebra 1  in their preparations for the End of Term Assessment.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to revise Venn Diagrams, Quadratics, Trigonometry & Functions in their preparations for the End of Term Assessment.

IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to revise Numbers, Algebra, and Functions in their preparations for the End of Term Assessment.

Week of January 2nd

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to revise Algebra 1 and to do the End of Unit Assessment.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to study the Composite Functions.  

IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to continue revising the Functions Unit and they will do the End of Unit Assessment on Sunday.

Grade 11 IB TOK:  This week, students were able to  develop skills in identifying ethical issues or questions

Week of December 11th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to do more advanced linear equations, especially, Solving world problems.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to revise the Trigonometry Unit and to do the End of Unit Assessment.  

IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to revise The Functions Unit and to do the End of Unit Assessment.

Grade 11 IB TOK:  This week, students were able to do a general introduction to the arts and create their pieces of Art. 

Week of December 4th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to study solving linear equations and word problems questions. 

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to study advanced Trigonometry. Especially, Sine law and Cosine law 

IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to revise The Functions Unit and IB Style questions

Grade 11 IB TOK:  This week, students were able to continue creating Songs and Poems with given words. Each student was able to make two judgments: as a participant, when he or she is involved in the creation of the song or the poem, then, as a member of the class, when the voting for the best song or poem takes place.

Week of November 27th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to study solving linear equations especially, one step and two steps equations.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to continue studying Bearings and angle of elevation and depression in addition to word problems by using Trigonometry.

IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to study Transformations Functions and to do some IB Style questions

Grade 11 IB TOK:  This week, students were so excited to create Songs and Poems with given words. Each student was able to make two judgments: as a participant, when he or she is involved in the creation of the song or the poem, then, as a member of the class, when the voting for the best song or poem takes place.

Week of November 20th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to study Double Brackets and explore different methods.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to continue studying SOHCAHTOA and do some word problems by using Trigonometry.

IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to study the Quadratic Functions and the sign diagrams.

Grade 11 IB TOK:  This week, students were able to continue investigating the relationships between different forms of knowledge by focusing on explanations.

Week of November 13th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to study Adding like terms and Expanding Single and Double Brackets.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to revise the Pythagoras Theorem, SOHCAHTOA, and how to find missing sides and Missing angles.

IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to study finding the domain and the range graphically and by algebra in functions, Inverse functions, and 1-1 functions. 

Grade 11 IB TOK:  This week, students were able to investigate the relationships between different forms of knowledge by focusing on explanations

Week of November 6th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to do the end-of-unit Assessment for Number 2 and to revise Introduction to Algebra. 

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to study the Parabola and how to use the GDC to find the vertex, y-intercept, and the x-intercepts

IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to start with a new topic about functions. 

Grade 11 IB TOK:  This week, students were able to examine how hypotheses, and the beliefs that underlie them, are formed.

Week of October 30th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, students were able to work on solving word problems questions including fractions.  

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to study the Parabola and how to use the GDC to find the vertex, y-intercept, and the x-intercepts

IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to study the Binomial Theorem; how to find the expansion, coefficients, and constant term.

Grade 11 IB TOK:  This week, students talked about organization and study skills with our IB coordinator and with the counselor. 

Week of October 23rd

Grade 7A  Math: This week, we are working on the four operations using Fractions. Check google Classroom for more information, please.   

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to study Completing the Square.  

IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to study the Binomial Theorem and IB-style Questions. 

Grade 11 IB TOK:  This week, we talked about ( Is Math for Real?).

Students were able to reflect on the nature and formation of mathematical knowledge and to develop arguments for and against various issues surrounding the formation of mathematical knowledge.

Week of October 16th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, we are working on Multiplication and Division of Fractions. Check google Classroom for more information, please.   

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to do factorization of Quadratics.  

IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, students were able to study the laws and solving of Logarithms. 

Grade 11 IB TOK:  This week, we talked about (Routes of Mathematical Knowledge).

There was a tendency in many TOK discussions to perceive the rational as Western and the non-rational as belonging to the non-Western. Most students tend to think of knowledge systems as being fully formed and sprung upon them. This lesson allows the student to explore the development of a system of knowledge.

Week of October 2nd

Grade 7A  Math: This week, we are working on Negative Numbers, Order of operations with Negative Numbers ( BIDMAS), and word problems. Check google Classroom for more information, please.   

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to do some revisions on Algebraic manipulations such as expanding, the difference between two squares, and the perfect squares. 

IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, we continued to focus on Reasoning & proofs, especially, the logical connective, proof by deduction, proof by equivalence, and proof by Definitions, and the Induction Method for the HL students and we started with the Logarithms for both levels. 

Grade 11 IB TOK:  This week, we talked about (The Map not the Territory).

This lesson was effectively followed by discussions of the capacity of language to map the world

symbolically. When Alfred Korzybski declared that the map is not the territory he was referring

to language, whose representation of the world is not to be confused with reality itself.

Week of September 25th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, we are working on Order of operations ( BIDMAS), Mental addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to prepare and revise for the Math Assessment in Indices and VennDiagram. 

IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, we focused on Reasoning & proof, especially, the logical connective, proof by deduction, proof by equivalence, and proof by Definitions. 

Week of September 18th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, we are working on Mental addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Use of times tables up to 12x12. Order numbers including decimals. Use inequality symbols to identify the smaller/larger of two numbers/calculations.

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to work on using Algebra is solving Venn Diagrams and interval notations. 

IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, we focused on Arithmetic and  Sequences/Series applications, especially Financial Math. 

Week of September 11th

Grade 7A  Math: This week, we are working on the place value for integers and decimals. We are also practicing rounding to the nearest whole number, 10, 100 and 1000 and using knowledge of place values to multiply and divide integers and decimals by 10, 100 and 1000. 

Grade 10A/B  Math:  This week, students were able to revise the Index laws and we are working on Sets & Venn Diagrams.

IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  This week, we focused on Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences/Series

Week of September 4th

Grade 7A  Math: During this week, we spent time getting to know one another. We will continue building our relationships. Recently, we focused on Place Value for Integers and Decimals.

Grade 10  Math:  During this week, we spent time getting to know one another. We will continue building our relationships. Recently, we revised the Index laws, and next week we will be working on Sets & Venn Diagrams.

IB Math AA SL/HL 11:  During this week, we spent time getting to know one another. We will continue building our relationships. Recently, we focused on Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences.