REAL NUMBER SYSTEM

               (Maths Journal Entry 1)

The journal  entry(A4-sized; need not be white paper; type-written; mine 150 words) will be based on the topic “REAL NUMBER SYSTEM”. It should cover the following issues:

a) Your thoughts about the various chapters related to real number (Chapters 1-3) covered so far

b) Did you meet with any difficulties so far?

c) If yes, how did you manage to try to overcome your difficulties?

d) If no, GOOD for you... so I presume you have done well in this topic. So can you give examples of why the learning of real numbers is important to us, relating it to your experiences in your daily life?

e) A final reflection on how your performance in Term 1 Common Test & how you intend to maintain or improve your performance.

You can be creative with the layout of your journal entry and include pictures or diagrams where you deem fit. The journal entry will be assessed based on the following rubrics with a total of 20 marks.

REFLECTION COVERAGE

*All required issues addressed

1) Thoughts about the various chapters related to Algebra [2marks]

2) Ways to manage or overcome difficulties in Algebra/Examples of why the learning of Algebra is important, relating it to real-life experiences [3marks]

3) Reflection on performance in 2008 Mid-year exam and ways to maintain or improve your performance [3marks]

Quality of Reflection, in terms of:

Relevance

Comprehensiveness

Preciseness

Sufficiency [5marks]

Layout of Reflection, in terms of:

Creativity

Originality

Keep within Word Limit

Pictures included, where necessary

Overall Presentation [5marks]

Punctuality of Journal submission

Submission of Journal on time [2marks]

Deadline for Submission:

Term 2 Week 1, Wednesday (25 March 09)

Have Fun!!