Today, I had the opportunity to take three classes, each of which was productive and engaging. For 8A and 8C, I focused on completing the problems related to the Area of Quadrilaterals. The students were initially hesitant as the topic required careful attention to formulas and step-by-step problem-solving. To make the class more interactive, I explained the concepts through real-life examples, such as calculating the area of plots of land or irregular shapes in daily life. I emphasized understanding the base and height of various quadrilaterals and how these measurements are applied to derive the area. I also provided additional practice problems to strengthen their confidence. The students actively participated, and by the end of the session, most of them showed improvement in solving problems accurately.
For 9A, I introduced the topic of Directly Proportional Relationships. I began by explaining the fundamental concept: when one quantity increases, the other increases proportionally, and vice versa. I used relatable examples, such as the relationship between the number of items purchased and the total cost or the distance covered at a constant speed and time taken. This approach helped the students grasp the idea more easily. I also derived the proportionality constant and demonstrated how it is used in equations. To ensure clarity, I solved a few examples on the blackboard and assigned some exercises for practice.
Overall, the day was fulfilling, and I felt content with the progress made in all three classes. I plan to conduct a quick revision in the upcoming sessions to reinforce these concepts.
