https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3 Remember to use the 'connect-to' feature if commenting and asking questions. en-us 2022-03-23 03:52:12 UTC 2022-04-09 02:44:10 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137088400 Self-management is probably an area of steep learning curve for many students; pacing their time well to do their research, writeup and final revision without much teacher reminder is extremely challenging.

]]> 2022-04-09 02:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137088400 malcolm_drew2 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137088828 One nice surprise with my current cohort was how many of them took on learning LaTeX. I think it's a great skill to develop and writing their reports through LaTeX made them better with it than me.]]> 2022-04-09 02:08:59 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137088828 kjeffrey12_1 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137089791 Math writing is relatively rare. It gives students a chance to research math, write about math and reflect on math.]]> 2022-04-09 02:10:34 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137089791 swetasewak https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137090512 For many students deciding on a topic is also a process of self reflection. They go through the process of understanding what connects with them and what does not. I think this is a great step towards making choices and decision]]> 2022-04-09 02:11:47 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137090512 malcolm_drew2 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137090524 I have each student keep all their work in a folder shared with me, but some are so reluctant to keep things that aren't so well developed in the folder for me to see, that I'm sure they're struggling with their time management and aren't on pace.]]> 2022-04-09 02:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137090524 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137090851 Have you used other programs such that LaTex is the best overall?]]> 2022-04-09 02:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137090851 oyispadlet https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137091052 Using math as a tool to achieve an objective (about mathematics), instead of doing mathematics only, this is often a sort of insight students have more in HL. ]]> 2022-04-09 02:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137091052 shirleyli212 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137091187 Totally agree, especially when students need to make a good balance between IA and other activites such as CAS, in the meanwhile, they also need to plan their time well as they need to complete other subject IAs. Hence, making a timeline is very important, following their timelines is also a challenge for them.]]> 2022-04-09 02:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137091187 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137091505 2022-04-09 02:13:34 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137091505 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137091531 2022-04-09 02:13:37 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137091531 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137091564 Staying focused throughout the course is challenging with a few students specially with Math. IA helps them reflect on many things like mathematical skills, time management, decision making etc.]]> 2022-04-09 02:13:40 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137091564 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137091783 I use Mathcha.io. It’s easy to use. ]]> 2022-04-09 02:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137091783 oyispadlet https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137091929 IA is an opportunity to update the way we promote writing and develop mathematical procedures. Not only Latex (that is excellent), also students should undertake IA by using Python. ]]> 2022-04-09 02:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137091929 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137091999 I think Word is also a good tool, because it is multi-functional and integrated, which can exercise students' technical skills, not just writing skills]]> 2022-04-09 02:14:18 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137091999 malcolm_drew2 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137092213 this reminds me of the other day when an HL student was getting ready to do the Euclid competition, he said the questions were' just thinking' not like DP math... it's funny what school sometimes makes us think math is and isn't.]]> 2022-04-09 02:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137092213 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137092448 Pre-final draft is in the first week of February and final draft is in the fist week of March.]]> 2022-04-09 02:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137092448 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137092541 The exploration allows students think deeply about a problem. They aren't expected to solve the problem in a timed situation but are allowed to think slow and think deep.]]> 2022-04-09 02:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137092541 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137092652 Pre-final draft is in the first week of February and final draft is in the fist week of March]]> 2022-04-09 02:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137092652 flaviathen1 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137092724 Agreed. I love explorations as it takes students on a journey to discover other areas of maths and see the universality, as well as a "social side", of maths. ]]> 2022-04-09 02:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137092724 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137092752 IA in Mathematics is perhaps one of the biggest challenges in the DP course for the students as they juggle a lot of new and previously acquired skills - research, time management, structure, use of formulae tab in Word, reflection, etc. It is important for us, teachers to closely monitor students' progress as some will try to leave everything to the last minute - a recipe for disaster. ]]> 2022-04-09 02:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137092752 shirleyli212 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137092805 We have internal IA deadline for different subjects, Math is the subject with the earliest deadline, around January.]]> 2022-04-09 02:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137092805 lynnren https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137092902 To improve their time management in IA, I had broken down the final deadline into several small ones in order to chase every one to meet the final one.]]> 2022-04-09 02:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137092902 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137093271 mostly January end]]> 2022-04-09 02:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137093271 ssivakumar1 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137093404 Deciding a topic has been challenging for some of my SL students. The depth of Math used in chosen topic of exploration is also to be thought of.

]]> 2022-04-09 02:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137093404 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137093437 Self-management and time-management(long term) are so important. My students transitioning from non-IB to IB would find it challenging working on long-term projects like IA and EE. ]]> 2022-04-09 02:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137093437 lynnren https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137093454 Us too. Maths is always the first one.]]> 2022-04-09 02:16:56 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137093454 oyispadlet https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137093620 IA sometimes make us rethink the way we organize the topics instead of (1-2-3-4-5), may be, (1-2-4-3-5). ]]> 2022-04-09 02:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137093620 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137093829 Most of my students do not know how to link their ideas with the final conclusion ..They start with good research then they go to GENERAL conclusion.]]> 2022-04-09 02:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137093829 shirleyli212 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137094368 we also taught statistics a bit earlier.]]> 2022-04-09 02:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137094368 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137094508 For students, the most important thing is to find a theme, which is the first step in all work]]> 2022-04-09 02:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137094508 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137094645 To enhance students' skills like research, self-management, etc. It's more important to me that it allows students can relate Maths to their daily lives or observations.]]> 2022-04-09 02:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137094645 flaviathen1 https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137095023 Likewise but ours is in Nov (for May exams cohort)]]> 2022-04-09 02:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/malcolm_drew2/ndjfe1q740v05ur3/wish/2137095023