Tuesday, 8 January 2013

GCP ITALY

Please complete this by 13 January 2013

FUNCTION (GRAPHICAL PERSPECTIVE)

by Mr Johari

The previous activities explicated the definitions of Relation and Function.
In the following task you have to use a suitable graphing tool to identify the graph and equation of
(1)  a FUNCTION (many to one)
(2)  a FUNCTION (one to one)
(3)  a Non FUNCTION (one to many)
(4)  a Non FUNCTION (MANY TO MANY)

The graph below is an example.
graph from GEOGEBRA
The above shows a FUNCTION (property one to one)
equation y = x

Monday, 7 January 2013

1.1a THE VENDING MACHINE ANALOGY

by Mr Johari

A function has input and output. A good analogy of this would

be a vending machine.

  1. Explain further why this analogy is used to depict a function?
  2. Can you think of other analogy?
  3. What are the assumptions made?

www.wearevending.com

FUNCTION & RELATION : CONCEPT

by Mr Johari





 In Short:

FUNCTION & RELATION : GAME


Play this game with a partner. See if you can guess the rule. Be nice!  Post your rule as a comment.

Thank you for the vibrant class comment - these are the answers!




Monday, 31 December 2012

BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND

Welcome to an exciting year 2013
Success comes with adequate preparation and as a start do take note of the following.

1. Know your Syllabus for 2013.
    Elementary Mathematics 4016 (SEAB site)
    Additional Mathematics 4038 (SEAB site)

2. Right Resources.
    SST Maths Note (Sec 3 term 1)
    Optional Reference Book
    Calculator (with approved SST seal)
    SST Foolscap paper and graph papers (for assignments)
    ICT Resources (Class Maths Blog, ACE Learning, graphing tools etc)

3. Assessment for 2013
    Term 1   Level Test 1 + Authentic Assessment         10% + 10%
    Term 2   Common Test 1                                           20%
    Term 3   Level Test 2 + Authentic Assessment         10% + 10%
    Term 4   End of Year Summative Assessment          40%
  
4. Diagnostic Test will be conducted as Follows:
    Beginning of new topic
       - to assess prerequisite knowledge and linkages to new knowledge
    End of topic
       - to assess level of understanding and competency

5. Daily learning and monitoring platforms
    Class work -  in the form of activities and practice questions
    Assignment - to be done on SST foolscap papers
                         (or SST exercise books - pending style of teacher)
    all classwork to be completed within designated time

6. Character is Destiny
    Your destiny should begin with your daily routines
    A.   Be Present
    B.   Listen without Prejudice
    C.   Be Socially Aware (we are after all living in a gregarious community)
    D.   Manage your impulses
    E.   Know that the choice that you have chosen has its own consequences