Comments on: Teaching math using real world examples may not facilitate learning http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2008/04/30/teaching-math-using-real-world-examples-may-be-counter-productive/ Elona Hartjes shares the insights, resources and practical classroom strategies that have earned her A Teacher of Distinction Award. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:44:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: dalia http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2008/04/30/teaching-math-using-real-world-examples-may-be-counter-productive/comment-page-1/#comment-68254 dalia Sat, 28 May 2011 08:57:41 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/?p=567#comment-68254 : If it is possible to give Examples from real life why not but if it's not possible so what! Ok just give the theory but don't leave the student alone fighting the theory try to simplify by using language itself for example or make it into a song! We need to be flexible with these poor kids or they will hate the subject and sleep in the lessons! : If it is possible to give Examples from real life why not but if it’s not possible so what! Ok just give the theory but don’t leave the student alone fighting the theory try to simplify by using language itself for example or make it into a song! We need to be flexible with these poor kids or they will hate the subject and sleep in the lessons!

]]> By: dalia http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2008/04/30/teaching-math-using-real-world-examples-may-be-counter-productive/comment-page-1/#comment-68252 dalia Sat, 28 May 2011 08:42:41 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/?p=567#comment-68252 That makes some sense to me given that different people have different learning style preferences. One style works well for some, but doesn’t for others. it all depends on the individual. Dr. Clements suggests that using manipulatives is a good idea for kids when they are beginning to learn the basics, just as a starting point. agree agree agree!that's the most convincing point here! That makes some sense to me given that different people have different learning style preferences. One style works well for some, but doesn’t for others. it all depends on the individual. Dr. Clements suggests that using manipulatives is a good idea for kids when they are beginning to learn the basics, just as a starting point.

agree agree agree!that’s the most convincing point here!

]]> By: Elona Hartjes http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2008/04/30/teaching-math-using-real-world-examples-may-be-counter-productive/comment-page-1/#comment-21849 Elona Hartjes Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:32:48 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/?p=567#comment-21849 Leila, I don't know that I'd want to wean them off of the manipulatives. I think when the kids are ready, they stop using them. Leila,
I don’t know that I’d want to wean them off of the manipulatives. I think when the kids are ready, they stop using them.

]]> By: Daniel http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2008/04/30/teaching-math-using-real-world-examples-may-be-counter-productive/comment-page-1/#comment-21777 Daniel Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:26:57 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/?p=567#comment-21777 I read similar article also named ing math using real world examples may not facilitate learning : Teachers At Risk, and it was completely different. Personally, I agree with you more, because this article makes a little bit more sense for me I read similar article also named ing math using real world examples may not facilitate learning : Teachers At Risk, and it was completely different. Personally, I agree with you more, because this article makes a little bit more sense for me

]]> By: Elona Hartjes http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2008/04/30/teaching-math-using-real-world-examples-may-be-counter-productive/comment-page-1/#comment-19359 Elona Hartjes Wed, 14 May 2008 20:55:09 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/?p=567#comment-19359 Michael, Thank you for taking the time to post your observations. It's actually quite ironic given that today I was so frustrated by my math class' lack of fundamentals. I have a new theory about the lack of fundamentals that I think I'll explain in my next blog post. Oh, and thanks for the heads up about the CBC program. I missed that one. I'll see if I can find it too. Michael,
Thank you for taking the time to post your observations. It’s actually quite ironic given that today I was so frustrated by my math class’ lack of fundamentals.

I have a new theory about the lack of fundamentals that I think I’ll explain in my next blog post.

Oh, and thanks for the heads up about the CBC program. I missed that one. I’ll see if I can find it too.

]]> By: Michael http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2008/04/30/teaching-math-using-real-world-examples-may-be-counter-productive/comment-page-1/#comment-19358 Michael Wed, 14 May 2008 13:43:12 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/?p=567#comment-19358 While I don't have a comment about the use of manipulatives, I have noticed that students - even at the 2nd year university level - have a tough time calculating percents without using the percent function of their calculators. This topic was discussed on a CBC Radio show a couple of months ago. Unfortunately I cannot find the exact show on their site. The math teacher they interviewed from the maritimes said that he believed the students didn't have a firm grasp of the fundamentals and noticed that students weren't able to connect the solutions from one real life example to another. So he closes his door and doesn't teach much from the new curriculum. But I could be remembering it wrong. If I can track down the show, I'll post it for you. While I don’t have a comment about the use of manipulatives, I have noticed that students – even at the 2nd year university level – have a tough time calculating percents without using the percent function of their calculators.

This topic was discussed on a CBC Radio show a couple of months ago. Unfortunately I cannot find the exact show on their site. The math teacher they interviewed from the maritimes said that he believed the students didn’t have a firm grasp of the fundamentals and noticed that students weren’t able to connect the solutions from one real life example to another. So he closes his door and doesn’t teach much from the new curriculum. But I could be remembering it wrong. If I can track down the show, I’ll post it for you.

]]> By: Leila http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2008/04/30/teaching-math-using-real-world-examples-may-be-counter-productive/comment-page-1/#comment-19349 Leila Sun, 11 May 2008 13:52:20 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/?p=567#comment-19349 I have to agree that manipulatives do work. The only problem is that my students become dependent on them and don't want to do work without them. Do you have any suggestions on how to wean them off of the manipulatives? I have to agree that manipulatives do work. The only problem is that my students become dependent on them and don’t want to do work without them. Do you have any suggestions on how to wean them off of the manipulatives?

]]> By: pinksandblues http://www.teachersatrisk.com/2008/04/30/teaching-math-using-real-world-examples-may-be-counter-productive/comment-page-1/#comment-19338 pinksandblues Fri, 02 May 2008 16:32:05 +0000 http://www.teachersatrisk.com/?p=567#comment-19338 Provocative post. So much so that we have listed you on our Smart Mama feature on our site - www.pinksandblues.com - Sharon Provocative post. So much so that we have listed you on our Smart Mama feature on our site – http://www.pinksandblues.com

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