[M36-2A] New! Math plus 8 (8年级数学) 线下 周三 Vince

Code: M36
Teacher: Vince
Grade: G8
Number of Sessions: 10, each session 2 hours

Math Plus aims to equip all students with the knowledge, understanding and

intellectual capabilities to address further courses in mathematics, as well as to prepare those
students who will use mathematics in their workplace and life in general.
Students will develop the following skills over their period of study in mathematics:
• Knowledge-acquisition skills: An understanding of mathematical concepts and ideas, as
defined in the framework;
• Problem-solving skills: Mathematical strategies to solve problems in familiar and
unfamiliar situations, in both mathematical and real-life contexts;
• Communication skills: Oral and written skills using mathematical language, symbols
and notation, and a range of forms of representation (for example, drawings, diagrams,
graphs, tables);
• Thinking skills: Coherent logical and abstract thinking, inductive and deductive
reasoning, justification and proof, estimation and accuracy;
• Information-literacy skills: The ability to use the library and other media to access
information, selecting and judging information critically, knowing how to acknowledge
references and how to avoid plagiarism; Information and communication technology
skills: Confident use of computer applications and calculators when analyzing
problems, expressing a clear line of mathematical reasoning by use of technology;
• Collaborative skills: The ability to work as a team member, listening and interacting with
others, respecting and considering different points of view;
• Reflection skills: Evaluation of one’s own work and performance, identifying personal
strengths and weaknesses to improve learning.

The skills support students to be successful in school math, and extends students' math thinking ability.  

老师介绍：

Vince老师, McMaster大学数学专业毕业，HALTON教育局高中退休教师，拥有32年高中数学教学经验，教授9-12年级数学及物理学科课程，于2021年退休并返聘回学校继续工作。

Vince老师曾担任学校的部门主管(Department Head, Mathematics and Computer Science)，高中副校长(Secondary School Vice-Principal)，在担任管理工作的过程中，Vince老师坚持进行数学教学和课外辅导。

Vince老师对教学工作充满热情，责任心极强，特别注重教学方法，善于发掘学生不理解的难点，并尝试用不同的方式提问直到学生恍然大悟。

Vince老师说 “我女儿的出生让我成为更好的老师，尤其是当她开始上学以后。我希望她的老师是富有爱心和同情心，且有帮助的。既然我对别的老师有这样的要求，我也开始反思我自己的教学... 家长把孩子委托给我，正如我把女儿交给其他老师一样，带着同样的信任与期待..."