NCEA Level 1 Geometric Reasoning Exam Comments
I made some comments on the geomettric reasoning Level 1 exam paper which appeared on stuff.co.nz last week. It was actually a good exam...
Is your child taking the 'right' maths?
Many parents don't realise that there is more than one option when it comes to high school maths. Last week a parent said to me, "If...
Geometry
Geometry in The Maths Room this week and a spot of dance for geometric inspiration!
Complex Numbers on the Graphics Calculators
Level 3 - NCEA - Complex Numbers - You have to show your working on your exam paper but here is how you can quickly check your answer...
But you don't count zero!
It is a curious thing that several students this year (two Year 8 and one Year 11 and all from different schools) have told me that "you...
Lego combinations
Here is something to challenge your puzzle solving curiousity! How many different ways do you think 6 eight stud lego bricks can be...
Saturday morning MATHS WORKSHOPS for senior students
ENROL NOW! If a student is struggling with calculus then it is a matter of their algebra not being as strong as it needs to be. Many Year...
Everything is easy when you know how!
Sometimes students who have been struggling to "grasp a maths concept" suddenly say with a laugh, "Oh that's actually quite easy". I...
The Fraction Line
It is amazing how many students don't know this.......A key concept about fractions (as students get past halves, thirds and quarters) is...
Equals means equals!
I have observed several students and notes from teachers writing incorrect maths statements when using the 'tidy numbers' method. They...