Linear Algebra - Hypothesis

Hypothesis generation and testing: identifying and systematically testing possible explanations for the problem

Students were introduced to this standard at the end of the previous year as a “jumpstart programme” where year 10’s made a start on NCEA L1. Of the 10 Maori learners in my class this year, only 1 was at school on a regular basis for “jumpstart”, 2 were new to the college and the remaining 7 had erratic attendance. Students were at varying levels of confidence from the outset, so conferencing was an almost daily part of teaching and learning