Listening to a lecture
Participating in a math class
Working through problems
Discussing mathematics
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time limits
the right answer
speed in getting the answer
competition among students
working in isolation
memorization rather than understanding
BE PREPARED.
Student Responsibilities
Students have responsibilities in
their mathematics learning
environment:
Students must understand that learning
mathematics is time consuming.
Students must understand they are
responsible for their own learning.
Students should appropriately
prepare for class.
Student Responsibilities
Students must take responsibility for
learning material presented in their
absence.
Students should seek assistance when
they need help and ask questions
when the dont understand.
Students must understand that in
order to learn mathematical concepts,
they must not be afraid to make
mistakes.
Student Responsibilities
Students should practice
mathematics daily, with the intent
to understand the material, not just
go through the motions.
Students should prepare for a test
in a fashion similar to an athlete
or a performer preparing for
an event.
Student Observations
Teachers should be approachable,
understanding, firm but fair.
Teachers should show they really care
and want their students to learn.
Be comfortable with each individual
student and show compassion.
Make the classroom a friendly place to
be.
Encourage student interaction in study
groups.
Student Observations
Be available to help us without making
us feel we should know the work already.
Dont make students feel stupid for
asking questions.
Be open to questions. Answer all
questions without appearing irritated.
Dont ridicule students, or encourage
others to make fun of students for asking
questions or working problems wrong.
Student Observations
Worry more about student
understanding, than if you have
covered the quota of material for the
day.
Instructors should not overestimate
or underestimate their students.
Instructors should be confident and
exhibit a sound understanding of
their subject matter.
Student Observations
Explain problems step by step.
Relating algebra concepts to
arithmetic concepts, helps me to
recall the correct steps.
Give examples that will be relevant
outside the classroom.
If there is no familiar concept to
relate the pieces of the math puzzle
to, the result is fear, anxiety and
failure.
Student Observations
Dont expect every student to
learn the first time something is
taught. Students need time to
internalize what is being
taught.
A teacher is there to change
the life of at least one student.