Raising Standards in Mathematics Education: Values‚ Vision‚ and TIMSS Author(s): Donald MacNab Reviewed work(s): Source: Educational Studies in Mathematics‚ Vol. 42‚ No. 1 (2000)‚ pp. 61-80 Published by: Springer Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3483276 . Accessed: 17/01/2013 04:00 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps
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speaking is the most required element for proper conveyance of messages. The higher the English learning becomes‚ the more we will learn to use coherent language that gives clarity to even complicated thoughts. Because English is so widely spoken‚ it has often been referred to as a "world language"‚ the lingua franca of the modern era‚ and while it is not an official language in most countries‚ it is currently the language most often taught as a foreign language. Some linguists believe that it is no
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In todays society of teaching‚ teachers are expected to inspire students even as they help them succeed and get good grades on difficult tests. Teachers are now held capable of assessing students abilities to meet a variety of different standards. Also‚ another main focus in teaching and meeting specific standards is professional development and the steps they take in evaluating teachers on their job. In the first main standard that is being focused on is standard #9: Professional Learning and Ethical
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HOW TO SUCCEED IN MATHEMATICS. Step 1: Hard work trump’s natural talent. As in most everything ‚ the people who are most successful in mathematics are the one who work the hardest ‚ not those with “natural talent’’ in school‚ those who work hard get better grade in mathematics than the ‘’smart’’ students whom just coast .Most aspect of mathematics can only be learnt by hand practice. This holds true whether you want to develop your problem solving abilities or your computational skills. No one
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FEASIBILITY OF THE NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS IN PAKISTAN: TEACHER EDUCATORS’ PERCEPTIONS By Muznah Faheem M.Phil (education) Supervised by Dr. Zaira Wahab ABSTRACT-1 Collaboration of Government of Pakistan and USAID give rise to the professional standards for teacher. Ten standards cover almost all angles and parameters of quality teaching. The purpose of this study is to reflect on the feasibility of professional standards for teachers in Pakistan. Four subsidiary areas
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2 Abstract The purpose of this study is to investigate and describe the teachers ’ perceptions of usinginstructional technology‚ so that patterns can be found to develop an effective inserivcetraining program. Three most common themes of the inservice teachers studied include:(1) the varying levels of expertise in using computers; (2) infrastructure problems; and(3) teacher training in technology. Drill-and-practice is the major use of technology. Thelevel of teachers ’ new curriculum innovativeness
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Why study Mathematics? The main reason for studying mathematics to an advanced level is that it is interesting and enjoyable. People like its challenge‚ its clarity‚ and the fact that you know when you are right. The solution of a problem has an excitement and a satisfaction. You will find all these aspects in a university degree course. You should also be aware of the wide importance of Mathematics‚ and the way in which it is advancing at a spectacular rate. Mathematics is about pattern and structure;
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Microsoft® Mathematics 4.0. While teachers are under pressure to raise math and science test scores on standardized tests‚ many students find math their most frustrating subject. With Microsoft Mathematics‚ teachers can equip students with the tools they need to grasp the concepts behind the correct answers. When that happens‚ students’ engagement and comprehension can rise exponentially. MICROSOFT MATHEMATICS 1 Encourage. Visualize. Solve. Microsoft Mathematics is a free
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Standards 2‚ 4‚ and 5 were met in the previously submitted report‚ therefore the associated documents may include identification of these standards but the following narrative will not be included in this revised report. This revised report will only address standards 1 and 3‚ as they are the standards that have been met with conditions. The National Recognition Report states that the following conditions must be met in order to obtain full national recognition: • Candidate pass rate is inconsistent
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Accounting Standards and Their Importance AS-1: DISCLOSURE OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES The following is the text of the Accounting Standard (AS) 1 issued by the Accounting Standards Board‚ the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India on ’Disclosure of Accounting Policies’. The Standard deals with the disclosure of significant accounting policies followed in preparing and presenting financial statements. AS-2: VALUATION OF INVENTORIES A primary issue in accounting for inventories is the determination
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