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For the past two weeks, I have been teaching this class the topic of Cumulative Frequency Distribution. As a change, for the first lesson, I had given the class an overview on what to expect for in this chapter. I showed them my own drawing of the cumulative frequency curves and told them that I expect their curves to be as good as mine and for the past few sessions, almost all of their curves were as good as mine which I find awesome. I know that most of the students do not like drawing graphs but students do meet up to our expectations if we show that we believe in them. Only some have difficulty (need more practice of course). After the first assignment was marked, I reviewed the mistakes with the class. Some had to be called to the teacher's table to be given a stern reminder for showing 'poor attitude'. I have decided to change the seating arrangement as a few of them were not learning from their chosen seating partners. They will only get to change back if they show an improvement in their homework assignments. We have one more subtopic to go before closing the chapter on Cumulative frequency- box and whiskers plot. Most probably after reviewing the chapter and going through 2008 'O' level question on this chapter next week, the class should be ready for a test on Thursday. I am determined to make sure everybody pass this test as it is a definite question in the O level. If this Chapter is mastered now, they will have one less Chapter to revise for the 'O' level.