Day 23: School Internship Phase 2

On January 1, 2025, I resumed my teaching duties with three scheduled classes, each offering an opportunity to engage the students with new mathematical concepts. In 8A, I introduced the topic of the area of a rhombus. The session began by revisiting the basic properties of a rhombus to ensure the students had a solid foundation. I explained the formula for calculating the area, emphasizing the significance of the diagonals. The class included examples and practical problems to enhance their understanding. Many students actively participated, and their enthusiasm reflected their curiosity about the topic. However, I noticed a few students requiring additional assistance, so I planned to revisit the concept with simpler examples in the coming days.

For 8C, I covered the area of a parallelogram. I began by highlighting the similarities and differences between parallelograms and other quadrilaterals, making the concept relatable. Using visual aids, I demonstrated how the formula for the area derives from the base and height. To make the lesson engaging, I included an activity where students measured the dimensions of shapes in their textbooks and calculated the areas. The interactive session kept the students attentive, and their ability to grasp the concept was encouraging.

In 9A, I taught the topic of the volume of any prism. This class required a more advanced approach as the students were introduced to three-dimensional geometry. I started by explaining the general concept of volume and then elaborated on the specific formula for prisms, linking it to their base area and height. Using real-life examples, I demonstrated how to calculate the volume of various prisms. Although the topic was challenging, most students were able to solve the problems provided during the session, demonstrating their analytical abilities.

Additionally, the school commenced a food material collection drive as part of the Kerala School Youth Festival 2025. The initiative aimed to promote social responsibility among students, encouraging them to contribute to the community. This collective effort added a sense of purpose to the day, fostering unity and enthusiasm within the school.