What an amazing assembly - full of technology, Maths and authentic inquiry - great stuff 5KL :)
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As you know, we had a G1-4 parent meeting in the Training Room today to introduce parents to Maths Whizz. It was well attended by approximately 50-60 parents who had great questions which hopefully were answered by both Sonja & myself...!

Hopefully parents who attended found it useful AND parents who couldn't come find this information useful!

Please let us know what you think by leaving a comment!

Following up from the introductory information on the Weebly last week (click here!), we introduced the Maths Whizz site to parents, demonstrated how to access the parent information AND explained how using linked sites including Maths Whizz from the Weebly could prevent your child from forgetting where they put their 'student brain' over the very long vacation!
Here is a document to help you understand the role of Maths Whizz - click on it to view AND download:
This is what your child's log in card should look like:

If you have any questions about Maths Whizz, they may already be answered here (click for FAQ's) or alternatively you could contact Sonja or myself or Maths Whizz direct over the Summer break and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

I hope you found this information useful! Comment below or email if you think we have missed anything... :)
 
 
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Maths Whizz
Great news! GWA has committed to buying into an amazing online Maths program called Maths Whizz. We have been trialling it for the previous few months with our Grade 2 students and they have loved it - and parents have really appreciated it too - ask them!


Maths Whizz is a little different to our previous Mathletics subscription in that Maths Whizz assesses students individually and then gives them personalised ways to practice and consolidate skills that they are lacking - all in a fun, interesting and animated way. They are continually assessed and moved levels depending on their results. Teachers receive detailed analysis of the results and can adapt lessons and content appropriately. 
  1. The Maths Whizz subscription has been paid for by GWA.
  2. G2 have trialled it successfully – ask Grade 2 parents/students/teachers!
  3. The program is unique in the way that it initially assesses individual students and gives them practice on what they need to improve AND reassesses regularly.
  4. I will introduce, demonstrate and start the initial assessment with each G1-4 class before the end of this school year in preparation for Summer holidays and next year.
  5. Students will have access to it over the Summer – 45-60 minutes per week recommended.
  6. Teachers will have access to Maths Whizz results for all students in their class. If you want access to their results you will need to sign up (extra charge of approx. 180Dhs per year) as parents. We will show you how at a later date :)
  7. Parent Information Coffee morning to be confirmed in the next few weeks.
Grade 2 teachers, parents and students: Let us know what YOU think of Maths Whizz - is it worth it and why - please share your thoughts below!
 
 
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Education City
We have acquired a free trial with 'Education City' - an amazing resource for all subject areas. It is a British based program so the language may be slightly different but the skills are the same.
**REMEMBER: Grade 5 = Year 6, Grade 1 = Year 2,
KG2 = Year 1, PreK = F1**
Please let us know what you think of this program by commenting below - we need to know what you think

 
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