The mathematics register and lexical ambiguity At the beginning of mathematical learning is the language of mathematics - that set of words the mathematician uses to express mathematical concepts and activities: the mathematical register. ... Receiving advice at the beginning of this course, the author was advised that teaching mathematics would be the most rewarding (and thus easiest course) because there is only one correct answer, and it's easier for kids to teach because they know when they get it right. ... The language of mathematics and diversity The mathematics register is great...

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Although teaching and learning history does not grab a headline as frequently as many other social issues do, it is by no means less serious. It is the goal of this essay to outline some reasons for ineffective History teaching as well as suggest certain appropriate ways to address it. ... In addition, the method of teaching history is considered archaic and does not stimulate the students. ... Many students grow up being told to focus on "major subjects" such as Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English and literature in order to secure a place in a high-ranked university and get a ...

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This project will be used in all my math classes that I end up teaching, especially in my Geometry classes, and will also be used in my profession portfolio for teaching position interviews. ... Both the mathematical and the social satirical parts of Flatland encourage the reader to look at things from different points of view. ... An Equity Pedagogy: An equity pedagogy exists when teachers modify their teaching in ways that will facilitate the academic achievement of students from diverse racial, cultural, and social-class groups. This includes using a variety of teaching styles that are cons...

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Pragmatism places a greater emphasis on the method and attitude than on systematic philosophical doctrine. It is the method of experimental enquiry extended into realms of human experience. ... A pragmatic teacher should use some real experimental methods in subjects like environmental science. ... In mathematics, the teacher should pose some real life situational that require a simple operational solution. ... In order to install this sense in the teaching and learning and teaching process, both the teacher and leaner are to see themselves as partners in the discovery and extension of knowled...

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In elementary school, the "banking" concept is a commonly used means of teaching students the basics, such as the alphabet, numbers, colors, and ways of completing simple mathematics. ... Unfortunately, the type of conscious stimulation necessary to follow the "problem-posing" method is not always possible because certain teachers simply avoid it and take the "easy way out" when teaching; that is when the students should feel obliged to introduce it into their class. ... With teaching, as with any other profession or activity, there are right and wrong ways of completing the job at hand. ...

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Therefore, the education nowadays have changed to a new level which focuses on the important subjects nowadays such as English, Mathematics and all subjects that involves Science. ... In the 2007 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) around 20% of Malaysian students failed to meet minimum benchmarks for both Mathematics and Science, compared to only 5% in Science and 7% in Mathematics in 2003. ... Responsive classroom approach contributed to children's social skills and reducing behavior problems (Elliot, 1993, 1999; Rimm-Kaufman & Chiu, in press), as well as enhan...

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In Egypt, the educational issue reasons are the ineffective ways of teaching, the poor infrastructures of schools and the unqualified teachers. ... Using memorizing as a way of teaching is a normal result of the huge number of students in the classroom which hinders the process of interacting and discussing the material. ... Most of the classes are restricted to the academic subjects, such as History, Arabic, Mathematics and Science. ... Students do not practice their right to interact with teachers and understand the material well which leads to using the memorizing method. ... Education in ...

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Finnish students consistently score near the top in the Program for International Student Assessment -commonly known as PISA - for reading, mathematics and science literacy; the reason for these results is that in Finland, teaching is a highly desired profession, the educational policies focus on equality and well-being, authorities trust schools, and political parties agree on the direction of educational reforms. ... At this point, teachers had to focus on how they were dealing with students with diverse abilities in a more explicit and comprehensive way due to the reforms, which meant th...

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Using English and mathematics marks and high-school scholastic average, she produced a multiple R of .746. ... b) Undergraduate programs of business teacher education place greater emphasis upon preparation for teaching skill subjects than upon preparation for teaching basic business subjects. c) Business teachers who teach or have taught basic business subjects have a more favorable attitude toward teaching basic business subjects than teachers who do not teach or have not taught basic business subject. ... He reported substantial recent interest in surveys, methods, and procedures of ...

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Discuss teaching and classroom management strategies to incorporate children with Asperger's Syndrome in Mainstream Primary Classrooms. ... An understanding of the diagnostic methods and the relevant theory relating to Asperger's Syndrome would give a teacher these tools. ... He enjoys computer games and remains focused on them for long periods of time; he has a normal IQ with an interest in mathematics and is advanced in some areas for his stage eg. ... (One on one teaching and lessons). ... If a student shows a focused interest to visual stimuli it would be affective if this ...

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Classroom of America 2 Classroom of America: Inequality in the Educational System The United States of America has long been referred to as the "land of the free,"" a place where "all men are created equal."" But how united is America in the classroom? Within America...

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The bilingual program presented the student a scholastic curriculum that simultaneously instructed students all the required classes while teaching them the English language. For such method, bilingual teachers were the focal point for the success of individual students of any class level. ... The proposition introduces a new way of teaching the English language to immigrant children. ... The further argued that such "one-size-fits-all" program that treats all children the same, may rise more problems simply because the method may work in Los Angeles but not in Fresno. ...

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