Posted by: Gabriel Silk on: July 7, 2009
My name is Gabe, and I’m a personal tutor from the University of British Columbia, specializing in the British Columbia math and science curriculum (grades K-12). I have been a personal tutor for several years, a teaching assistant for the UBC Faculty of Science, and a tutor for the Disability Resource Center at UBC, following the Strategic Content Learning method. I have worked for Electronic Arts Inc., and Merck Frosst in Montreal. I have studied Computer Science, Mathematics, and Linguistics at the Memorial University of Newfoundland and the University of British Columbia.
This is my personal homepage, and home to a variety of resources I’ve assembled for students of mathematics and science. If you’re interested in learning more about me, or asking questions regarding my tutoring services, don’t hesitate to call or send an e-mail.
E-mail: gabethetutor@gmail.com
Phone: 778 891-4403
Posted by: Gabriel Silk on: July 14, 2009
Here is a list of notes, reference, review material, and sample exams for Science 10.
Balancing Equations
- VideoBalancingEquationsEvenOdd1.wmv
- VideoBalancingEquationsEvenOdd2.wmv
- VideoBalancingEquationsTwo’s&Three’s_1.wmv
- VideoBalancingEquations2′s&3′s_2.wmv
- VideoBalancingEquationsWithPAI’s_1.wmv
- VideoBalancingEquationsWithPAI’s_2.wmv
- VideoBalancingEquationsWithPAI’s_3.wmv
- VideoBalancingEquationsWithC,H&O_1.wmv
- VideoBalancingEquationsWithC,H&O_2.wmv
- VideoBalancingEquationsWithC,H&O_3.wmv
- VideoBalancingEquationsWithC,H&O_4.wmv
The latest practice provincials (2008 – 2009) from the British Columbia Ministry of Education are available here:
Science 10 (2008/09) Vocabulary List
Provincial Exam Data Pages
Science 10 (2008/09) Sample Exam A
Science 10 (2008/09) Sample Exam B
Note: The BC Ministry has removed all released exams that pertain to the old Science 10 curriculum, so there are currently no “old” exams available for download.
All of the LATEST Science 10 exam specifications can be downloaded from here:
Prescribed Learning Outcomes – Also called curriculum connections, these list the learning outcomes that are tested. For the purpose of the exam, bulleted explanations have been added to the learning outcomes to help clarify specific parts of the curriculum to aid in the writing of exam questions. Note that some learning outcomes are shaded. Shaded outcomes will not be tested on the provincial exam, although they are still part of the course.
Table of Specifications – outlines how the curriculum is organized and the shows percentage of the test devoted to each part of the curriculum.
Cognitive Levels – explains the three levels of understanding that the test questions are pitched at.
Exemplars for Question Styles – Lists the five different types of questions used on the exam and gives some examples of each.
Vocabulary List – 31 specialized words that will appear on the exam from time to time.
Calculator Policy – details regarding what you can have on your calculator, and what you cannot.
(source: BC Ministry Science 10 Provincial Examination Page)
Posted by: Gabriel Silk on: July 13, 2009
This is a directory I have compiled of resources, reference material, practice and sample provincial exams, midterms, quizzes, etc. for Chem 12 in British Columbia, Canada. This is aimed at high school students, although adult learners and fellow tutors may benefit by reviewing this material.
The science curriculum of British Columbia provides a foundation for the scientific literacy of citizens, for the development of a highly skilled and adaptable work force, and for the development of new technologies. It is a foundation on which teachers can develop a science program that provides a comprehensive set of knowledge, skills, and experiences related to science.
Chemistry is the science that deals with the properties and reactions of materials. It is concerned with the identification, characterization, and transformations of matter, and with the energy changes accompanying these transformations…
Periodic Table
Ion Table
Data Booklet » periodic table, atomic masses, common ions, solubility table, Ksp table, acid-base indicators, half-cell reduction potentials
BC Education: Chem 11 & 12 Integrated Resource Package » B.C.’s latest 2006 edition
The standard textbook and student workbook: Hebden Chemistry 12 Student Workbook
Posted by: Gabriel Silk on: July 5, 2009
Students are curious, active learners with individual interests, abilities, needs and career goals. They come to school with varying knowledge, life experiences, expectations and backgrounds. A key component in developing mathematical literacy in students is making connections to these backgrounds, experiences, goals and aspirations.
Students construct their understanding of mathematics by developing meaning based on a variety of learning experiences. This meaning is best developed when learners encounter mathematical experiences that proceed from simple to complex and from the concrete to the abstract. The use of manipulatives, visuals and a variety of pedagogical approaches can address the diversity of learning styles and developmental stages of students. At all levels of understanding, students benefit from working with a variety of materials, tools and contexts when constructing meaning about new mathematical ideas. Meaningful student discussions also provide essential links among concrete, pictorial and symbolic representations of mathematics.
The learning environment should value, respect and address all students’ experiences and ways of thinking, so that students are comfortable taking intellectual risks, asking questions and posing conjectures. Students need to explore mathematics through solving problems in order to continue developing personal strategies and mathematical literacy. It is important to realize that it is acceptable to solve problems in different ways and that solutions may vary depending upon how the problem is understood. (Source: British Columbia WNCP Common Curriculum Framework for Grades 10–12 Mathematics)
