i thought people were enough smart for math, but they are not. i am just shock. But i just taught with students how to solve to math problems and they got it. that is weird. for example, some people do not like math. that does not make sense.
2006-10-03 08:02:27 · 13 answers · asked by icecreamboy03 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
Having bad English grammar is COMPLETELY different from being bad at math. I know you guys don't mean it in a bad way, but English grammar and math are uncomparable. Math is the real universal language. No matter where you go in the world, you will see people learning the same math you learn: geometry, algebra, trigonometry, calculus, etc. However, NOT every place teaches the English language; especially not properly.
To rand a: What do you mean when you say that your girlfriend's son thought he could take algebra early. An 8th grader should ALREADY be in algebra (Even geometry, if he's good at math).
To Timothy W: THESE are the reasons people ask math/bio/chemistry questions on Yahoo! Answers:
a) Lazy students
b) Lazy students
c) Lazy students
d) Lazy students
e) Lazy students
f) Poor students
g) Maybe bad teachers
When I say poor students, I don't mean dumb students. This may sound weird, but I think poor students are those that just don't know HOW to learn properly. Let me give you guys a real life example. There's a boy in my calculus class that has trouble doing the homework, and does terrible on quizes and tests. The professor's not to blame, because nobody else seems to have a problem with him, and I think he's doing a good job. I was wondering for a while why he has so much trouble. Just yesterday, I watched him for like a minute while he was taking notes. The whole time, he was quickly looking back and forth from the board to his notebook, focusing all his attention on the notes, and not what the professor was saying. Since he wasn't actually listening to the professor was saying, he didn't understand anything. He probably thought his notes would be sufficient; however, when he looked at them, he couldn't understand a single thing he had written. As you can see, some kids are poor students because they don't learn properly. It's not the teacher's responsibility to tell the student HOW to learn. The students must learn to do this themselves.
2006-10-03 08:34:09 · answer #1 · answered by عبد الله (ドラゴン) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different kids have different abilities. That being said, it also begs the issue. Our society teaches kids that it's ok if you can't spell, or do math, or write a complete sentence. Children will largely accomplish what's expected of them.
All of that aside, the teaching methods change constantly. I don't know what generation of "new math" we are in, but it's missing the mark with a lot of our children. Math class size should be reduced. More time should be spent teaching math. Math should be taught in a general to specific order, leaning heavily on theory and practice. The students shouldn't move on until they have generally mastered the concept they are on.
2006-10-03 08:26:25 · answer #2 · answered by Scott K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While you may have some experience teaching math, I have to comment on your command of the English language. I could pose the question, "Why do contributors to Yahoo! Answers (especially those purporting to be educators) have such a poor grasp of basic English grammar? I am just shock. (sic)"
But that would be petty.
Generally, there are two reasons there are so many math homework questions on Yahoo! Answers:
1) poor students
2) poor teachers
Reasons for poor students can include poor study habits, inattention in class, procrastination (they're asking on Y! Answers because it's due in an hour), etc.
But just as culpable are poor teachers! They are not spending enough time with their students making sure they actually understand concepts well enough to complete the homework.
As a former teacher, former engineering student and father of two teenage boys, I've seen all of the above scenarios. What is required is, in my opinion, regular parental involvement to assess where children are really at with their homework.
Best to you.
2006-10-03 08:08:36 · answer #3 · answered by Timothy W 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
where did you get the idea that kids are smart enough, or even taught anything these days. My gf's 13 yo came home thinking he can go into algebra a year early cause he got a 97 on a test, better than anyone else, and the teacher compliments him so, the test consisted of adding and subtracting. He's in the 8th grade. It is very sad.
2006-10-03 08:05:48 · answer #4 · answered by rand a 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think "math" people find it hard to imagine why people couldn't understand math because it is so crystal clear to them! Things that seem simple for math people can be complex in all actuality. It's one thing to do the same thing to both sides of equations, but rationalizing denominators or inverses or the like can be harder to understand...
2006-10-03 08:29:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They need help with math for the same reason that you need help with grammar. They didn't pay attention to the earlier rules of how it all works.
2006-10-03 08:04:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well I am happy that you can teach math, but I am even more excited that you are NOT teaching english.
2006-10-03 08:10:03 · answer #7 · answered by hey.goodlookin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some people do not do well in math, and some people (Like yourself) do not do good in English?!?!? Who knew?
2006-10-03 08:05:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
to each their own, you l;ike math & others do not. What do you not like? I am sure someone out there does like it.
2006-10-03 08:10:02 · answer #9 · answered by staxi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well honey, math isn't everyone's strong subject as english is not yours.
2006-10-03 08:03:38 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋