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A-Math Trigo Graphs


Terms you must understand in Additional Maths (A-Maths) Trigo Graphs

1. Amplitude
2. Period

You must be able to sketch given any trigo eqn and vice versa, i'e given graphs, find the unknowns. Just like this 2006 o level a-math p1 qn.

Note the common mistake to avoid!

If diagram appears too small for your @@s, click on the image and it will be enlarged.

Do it yourself first!

If diagram appears too small for your @@s, click on the image and it will be enlarged.

Filed Under: A-Maths Tuition Tagged With: Exam Questions, Tips, trigo graphs

Why no complete answers to qns post?


Question:Why no complete answers to qns post?

Answers:

1. Learning isn't about reading answers;they're about applying your knowledge to solve the questions.

2. We help students only when they take actions, regardless of the size of the action.Sending an email with the queries is an action taken. Sending qns with personal working is another massive action.

3. We believe that most of you will learn best by knowing yourself first. Knowing and recognising your strengths and weakness are important as you acknowledge them.

So if you want answers/solutions for the questions posted,take ACTION by showing us your working and we revert back to you with comments :)

No name will be published, we respect your privacy as much as our own.

Filed Under: about singaporeolevelmaths, Learning Tools Tagged With: scorers mindset

Learning is NEVER about memorization


I was coaching this girl who was facing some challenges with a-math; she has never passed her a-math before but the interesting thing is that she was doing all right for her e-math. well, both are math subjects, what are reasons for the difference in performance?

i was curious... pretty curious....

my curiosity was killed one day!

I was asking her a simple qn and she couldnt answer not because she wasn't smart. in fact, she's a bright girl...

i was shocked to hear her reason "i didnt bring my a-math exercise book with me, everything is in there, now i can't remember!"

then i told her " you don't have to memorize anything as formulas that are needed for provided in the formulae sheet!" the rest is understanding basic concepts! yup UNDERSTANDING....

i know some of you are already objection! objection! let me prove it to you all.

now imagine in your sci papers, you are asked the question to state the colors of rainbow. if you have learnt this in an interesting manner you will remember for life.

allow me to share with you all a story of how the color of rainbow comes about,

once upon a time, in this place called york, there lived a poor young man. his uneducated dad wanted the family to get richer, richer and called his son richer richer with the hope that his son 'richer' can fulfil his wish...

this young man was very brave despite being poor. when his place was attacked by enemies, he was the rare few who stood out, ready to be part of the warrior team. as the place york was too poor to buy more weapons, 'richer' of york gave his best in the battle against his enemies but his attempt was in vain.

however, everyone remembers the richer of york as he was one brave man who fight so bravely that even the sky was touched by his courage and when the war ended, there was a heavy rain for 3 days 3 nights. on the 4th day, everyone saw the colours on the sky. it reminded them of the brave young man

Richer
Of
York
Gave
Battle
In
Vain

exactly like the colors of that phenomenon

Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Indigo
Violet

Imagine i've told this story using a PowerPoint presentation with visuals, audio and even kinestatics etc, wouldn't it be powerful in helping you all recall the colors of rainbow?

this is what many are paying to learn; super memory techniques....
associating what you need to remember with something ridiculous, out of the norm, funny.... is one of the "tricks" in mastery of any subjects

so true learning is really never about memorization.
it's about finding the different tricks to enhance your understanding....

this is powerful
http://askalwayslovely.blogspot.com/2007/09/tips-for-o-level-chemistry-metal.html

my teacher didnt tell me this previously! how i wish someone had share this tip with me earlier!

Filed Under: about singaporeolevelmaths, Learning Tools Tagged With: scorers mindset

Simultaneous Eqns, Vectors, Gradient of Normal, Binomial


Additional Mathematics (A-Math) topics - Simultaneous Eqns, Vectors, Gradient of Normal, Binomial




Filed Under: A-Maths Tuition Tagged With: binomial, Exam Questions, gradient of normal, simultaneous eqns, vectors

LOL Series #1


Teacher: History is a very interesting subject. It tells you about what had happened in the past.
Student: Please teacher, I don't think I want to study history.
Teacher: Why?
Student: There is no future in it.
.................................................................Teacher: Ted, if your father has $10 and you ask him for $6, how much would your father still have?
Ted: $10.
Teacher: You don't know maths.
Ted: You don't know my father!
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Mother: David, come here.
David: Yes, mum?
Mother: You really disappoint me. Your results are getting worse.
David: But I will only get my report book tomorrow.
Mother: I know that. But I am going to Hong Kong tomorrow, so I am scolding you now.
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Father: Why did you fail your mathematics test?
Son: On Monday, teacher said 3+5=8
Father: So?
Son: On Tuesday, she said 4+4=8 And on Wednesday, she said 6+2=8.
If she can't make up her mind, how do I know the right answer?
......................................................................

A mother and son were doing dishes while the father and daughter were
Watching TV in the living room. Suddenly, there was a loud crash of breaking plates,
Then complete silence. The daughter turned to look at her father.

Daughter: It's mummy!
Father: How do you know?
Daughter: She didn't say anything.
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Girl: Do you love me?
Boy: Yes Dear
Girl: Would you die for me?
Boy: No, mine is undying love

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Man: How old is your father?
Boy: As old as me
Man: How can that be?
Boy: He became a father only when I was born

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Waiter: I've stewed liver, boiled tongue and frog's leg.
Customer: Don't tell me your problems. Give me the menu card.

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Teacher: Simon, your composition on "My Dog" is exactly the same as your
brother's. Did u copy his?
Simon: No, teacher, it's the same dog!

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Father: Your teacher says she finds it impossible to teach you anything!
Son: That's why I say she's no good!

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Teacher: "Where were u born?"
Student: "Singapore, Sir."
Teacher: "Which part?"
Student: "All of me, Sir."
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A teacher was asking her class: "What is the difference between 'unlawful'
And 'illegal'?" Only one hand shot up.
"Ok, answer, Joan" said the teacher.
"'unlawful' is when u do something the law doesn't allow and 'illegal' is
A sick eagle."

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Teacher: "How come you do not comb your hair?"
Ah Kow: "No comb, Sir."
Teacher: "Use your dad's then."
Ah Kow: "No hair, Sir."

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A boy came home from school with his exam results.
"What did u get?" asked his father.
"My marks are under water," said the boy.
"What do u mean 'under water'?"
"They are all below 'C' level"

Filed Under: Desserts Tagged With: jokes

Tips for scoring in A-Math Circular Measure


Another enquiry sent in by student regards to Additional Mathematics (A-Maths)

Student: I can't seem to get the complicated qn on circular measure correct, there are so many formulaes to remember?

Coach: No need remember formulaes cos they're given in formulae sheet! sin rule/cos rule/area of triangle.

  1. Given a diagram, break down the diagram by re-drawing the needed portion of what the question wants >> Stay Focused
  2. Look out for Isosceles triangle or Right angle triangle.Mark out the sides which are equal in an isosceles triangle (sometimes, they form the radius of the circle). When right angle triangle is present, Pythagroa's theorem for finding length, TOA CAH SOH for angles & length. >> Look out for triangles
  3. Always see if sin rule can be applied first otherwise cos rule
  4. When evaluating arc length or area of sector, switch calculator to radian mode.

There are no formulaes to remember other than finding arc length and area of sector.

Cheers,

alwaysLovely

Filed Under: A-Maths Tuition Tagged With: circular measure, Tips

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