English tip: When do you use "that" and "which"? "That" introduces essential clauses, while "which" introduces nonessential clauses. What’s an essential clause? Essential clauses don’t have commas surround them, while nonessential ones are surrounded by commas. EXAMPLES: I do not like toys that are not safe for children. The toy, which has sharp edges, isn’t[…]
Maths tip: Got this good question from a reader that I’d like to share. Looks challenging!
Maths tip: Here’s the solution to Mr Brown’s question. Did you get it right? 🙂
Writing tip: Here’s part III on how you shouldn’t end your composition. (See part II here https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=198039540368604&set=a.175449439294281.1073741828.175114272661131&type=1) Don’t end your story abruptly. More often than not, students don’t manage their time well and panic when you see the time is almost up. Imagine watching Superman: Man of Steel at the theatre. After the exciting fight[…]
Maths tip: "Water was poured into an empty rectangular Tank J (Length 40cm,width 20cm ) until it reached a height of 25cm. There was 2.2 litres of water in Tank M (Length 20cm, width 20cm) . Water was then poured from Tank J to Tank M until the heights of the water in both tanks[…]
Maths tip: A challening question on tessellation. Once you recognise the basic shapes and the repeating patterns, the answer will become more straightfoward!
Maths tip: Here’s a challenging angle question – testing your spatial reasoning and understanding. Have a go!
Writing tip: On Aug. 1, we advised students not to end the story by saying it’s a dream. (See link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=184968275009064&set=pb.175114272661131.-2207520000.1378436313.&type=3&theater) Over the next few days, let’s examine other atrocious methods to conclude your composition. Conclusion 2: What’s Worse Than a Dream? Asking your reader "Was I dreaming or was it real?" Make up your[…]