Completion of Whole Numbers (1)

Dear all,

It is the end of week 2. We have completed the topic of Whole Numbers (1). In a nutshell, the important points of the topic would be:

• Knowing that a million has six zeroes. 
• Learning how to write numerals in words 
• Counting place values of numbers up to a million
• Learning how to round off numbers to nearest place values. (Number line method or the underline and circle method as recapped in the last post)
• Estimating whole numbers to the nearest place values and using the approximate sign
• Applying whole numbers to solving challenging problems and word problems

Through this first topic, I can see that some of you have applied what I have taught you, especially in highlighting key words, making notes and writing the steps down. However, one big point which can be improved further is reading carefully. Many careless mistakes are apparent in your work. This is effort on your own part. I won't be able to sit beside and tell you "Have you checked?" "Have you read carefully while u highlight also?" You need to be able to have the habit of checking back and not losing unnecessary marks. 

Homework:

• Finish up the remaining pages of the workbook. :)

 As in the lesson on Friday, I will go through the challenging practice and word problems with you without passing you your questions as of yet. I want everyone to internalise and understand what I have taught. Therefore, you need to really pay attention in class especially when I talk about concepts, formulas and key skills for you. Then after that, I will erase what I have gone through and have you apply yourselves. Instead of just feeding you the answers, I want to challenge you to understand, think ahead and apply what you have learnt.

On Friday, I reinforce with you that if a number is even, its digit in the ones place is always an even number like 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8. If a number is odd, its digit in the ones place is always an odd number like 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9. Always look out for the ones place's digit to determine if the entire number is odd or even.

Have a good weekend.
PS: I will collect the money from you guys for the books on Monday. Rest assure that I will be using the books and we will not let it go to waste. This is the promise I will keep! Enrichment lessons commence next Friday.

Sincerely,
Mr Nelson Ong