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From: "Virginia Tardaewether" <tarv@chemeketa.edu>
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Subject: [NIFL-FOBASICS:781] RE: mainstreamed math
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I have found some interesting tools in a book I picked up in Idaho
"Multicultural Math" by Sharon Vogt
I've used some of these tools for my ABE math classes and college basic
math as well
Making it real...that's always my goal
va
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From: Nixon S. Griffis [mailto:ngriffis@bellsouth.net]
Sent: Friday, October 03, 2003 06:04
To: Multiple recipients of list
Subject: [NIFL-FOBASICS:775] RE: mainstreamed math
Jonathan,
I can not help you much beyond what was sent, although I have some
ideas
about a mini-course for student mentors. I suppose all teachers are
different as to what they believe are their fundamental teaching tools.
My
mini-course would touch on those tools I find most helpful.
I am an Adult Ed teacher and know of mentors only from the high
school
program. Certainly, the rules of Behavioral Science would suggest that
any
reinforcement helps in mentor achievement. The self esteem of helping
people
will sometimes be enough in itself; sometimes not.
I see the Chinese way of math putting emphasis on the whys and basic
laws of math that are used in each math puzzle. I have on my list to
look
further for Asian methods of teaching math and will forward to you
anything
of interest. I hope you will do the same. I have particularly found the
Inverse Properties helpful in explaining basic arithmetic and early
algebra
solutions.
I would also be interested in finding a forum to share "Math
Metaphors"
between teachers. Ideas such as that Multiplication is fast addition or
putting Part/Whole = %/100 into a box and cross multiplying are great
hooks
for student's minds. I would also like to see a list of Mnemonics for
all
the math solutions in a curriculum (or ay least for the hardest ones to
remember).
These are some of the things that I am working on, albeit on the
back
burner.
I would be interested in any mutual dialog that would help us both
become
better teachers,
Nick Griffis
Adult Education
Inlet Grove H.S.
Riviera Beach, FL
561-882-9967
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