about measurement,the real number system, algebraic expression,scientific notataions etc...
2006-06-13 01:02:14 · 4 answers · asked by oliveski 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Make it fun for them. Did you know that most children only do well in those classes they like and think are fun. Not a proven fact but please take it from me. I am just graduating, and i remember. Make sure you know everyone's learning stradegy. I know that this may be hard with as many students you have, but with algebra you should try extra hard. Do all you can to offer your help and if this does not work, try another way of explaining the problem. Dont be negitive. If someone in the class has done bad, tell them they will do better next time. And offer extra time to them so they can learn it, or call the parents and let them know the child needs help in that subject, and it would be helpful for them to sit down and work with their child/children. Mostly you have to remember you are the teacher, and all teachers have their own way of doing things. Do what you think is right, and never give up on any of the kids, and you will be a great teacher. You just asking for advice, shows you are willing to improve and that shows that you are already great.
2006-06-13 02:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HANDS ON. Go ahead and get those manipulatives out! If you don't have any, BORROW THEM. What many teachers don't realize is that children have been learning algebraic strategies from very early on. BUILD ON THAT! Let the children give you what they know and scaffold on top of that knowledge using manipulatives such as number lines, rulers, objects to measure such as fruits or common household items, etc. It WILL be hard at first trying to teach the idea of a variable, but with questions like "If wanted to go to the dollar store, and let's pretend there's no tax at the dollar store, and you saw a puzzle you REALLY wanted but you only had 3 quarters, how many quarters would you have to borrow from mom/dad to get your puzzle", you can relate math in a real-world kind of way. Make the subject so that it relates to their everyday life and culture and they will WANT to learn, and not just sit in their seats, listen, and regurgitate.
2006-06-13 01:15:56 · answer #2 · answered by KiWi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a great series of teacher guides that teach algebra from the early grades (1st & 2nd) on. Groundworks Algebraic Thinking. I've used them with great success!
2006-06-13 02:24:19 · answer #3 · answered by handcartheritage 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standard's web site and read the standards for what makes good teaching. (NBTPS dot ORG)
2006-06-13 01:08:12 · answer #4 · answered by NBCT math teacher 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋