Observing Math Instruction Jeraldine Smith Grand Canyon University EED 364 Amanda Bruce September 23‚ 2012 On September 20‚ 2012 I observed in Mr. Jones 1st grade math class. The lesson was based on how to teach addition and subtraction to first grader. In this paper I will be observing an elementary mathematic lesson based on a math standards. The standards The National Council of Teachers of Mathematic (NCTM) are to guide educators on how to teach math the correct way. In comparing
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MATH RATIONALE “The mathematic mind is a mind that is especially interested in mathematics. Rather than find them boring and absurd‚ they find them interesting and absorbing. It is a fact that most children in our Montessori schools manage to achieve great enthusiasm while working with mathematics. Is the preparation of their minds that allows them to reach this pleasure." Maria Montessori‚ London Lectures‚ 1946‚ p 41 Mathematics has always been a difficult subject for students. Many children
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Head: Reflection Paper Math has been around for quiet a long time. We all see math in a different way some can grasp it and some cannot. Learning math concept is very frustrating some will master it and some want. I have struggle with math myself. In fact‚ every time the word math was said throughout my school years and I hated it. Now throughout this course‚ I realize that I need a great amount of math skills before I can even consider teaching math skills. Math is a difficult concept to teach
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When looking back on Math 297‚ I am reminded of the first time I heard mention of the course in Math 157 by Shari Dorsey. Shari was sharing with the class that in the fall a special topics class was going to be available‚ the topic being instruction in the middle years. I was so eager to sign up for the course that I emailed the instructor‚ Margaret Kinzel‚ immediately requesting a permission number. The eagerness to secure myself a position in this course stems from a desire to have as thorough
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Mathematics in Everyday Life How many times have you students asked "When are we ever going to use this in real life?" You’ll find the answer here! Or You may find yourself wondering what use we have for some of the knowledge we obtain from math class in school. It is sometimes difficult for students to appreciate the importance of Mathematics. They often find the subject boring and hard to understand. With this project we will hopefully help our students realize that Mathematics is not just a
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Marshall School of Business Administration Marketing 440 Dr. Gary L. Frazier Marketing Analysis and Strategy The Richard and Jarda Hurd Fall‚ 2012 Professor of Distribution M and W‚ Noon to 1:30 p.m. Management Hoffman 304
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What Do Mathematics and Being a Math Teacher Mean to Me? Mathematics‚ for me‚ is a science of systematic way of thinking. Symbols (e.g. numbers) are meant for representation‚ accuracy and precision. Mensuration‚ which is very useful both in practical purposes and other sciences‚ is a great example as proof. Manipulation of these symbols produces systematic representation and pattern. For an instance‚ an individual who is good in constructing‚ determining‚ and manipulating equations as well as inequalities
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and using math in a game will get the students to be interested in math. Games can range from fun whole class involvement to using technology and playing mathematics games on the computer. To apply this strategy I would set up games for the whole class to participate in. Games could be using addition‚ subtraction‚ multiplication‚ etc. strategies to solve problems. If computers are available‚ I would also find an appropriate game for each individual student to play and practice their math skills.
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Eslsca- Winter 2014 International Marketing- Midterm Exam Instructor: Dr. Shahira El Alfy Date: 04-02-2014 Note: your answers are evaluated based on your understanding of the concepts‚ your analytical skills and your capability of relating the concepts to the business world. This is expected to be an INDIVIDUAL effort In light of the case study attached “Ruth’s Chris: The High Stakes of International Expansion” and any other resources you think might be relevant to the questions below
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came to the United States to escape Hitler during World War II E. Srinivasa Ramanujan _______ Indian mathematician who taught himself much of the math he learned F. Euclid _______ traveled with his father as a child and learned about mathematical systems in other countries G. Ada Byron Lovelace _______ strongly encouraged by family to study math‚ killed by angry mob H. Hypatia _______ computers were her great interest I. Leonardo Fibonacci _______
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