Presentation nights for Activity ÒIntoÓ:

 

 

February 9

 

February 16

February 23

Sergio

Rabia

John

Shaun

Christine W.

Selvia

Erin

Julia

Jaclyn

Miguel

Larissa

Iveta

Norma

David B.

Narine

Ibolya

Robyn

Heather

Reza

Mary

Sonali

Elaine

Dave C.

Jenna

Lusine

Carolina

Olga

 

 

 

 

 

 SED 525   Methods for Teaching Secondary Mathematics               Homework due Feb. 9. 2008

 

 

Read:

 

á          Hoffman, L. R., & Brahier, D. J. (2008). Improving the planning and teaching of mathematics by reflecting on research. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 13(7), 412 – 417. (I will email)

á          Booth, L.R. (1988). Children's difficulties in beginning algebra. In A. F. Coxford (Ed.), The ideas of algebra, K-12 (1988 Yearbook, pp. 20-32). Reston, VA: NCTM.  (In reader)

 

 

Do for class:

 

1) Hoffman and Brahier outline the difference between typical US and Japanese math classes.  Describe two things that made sense to you in this article and two things that surprised you, and explain why these made sense to you or why they surprised you.   

 

2)  Think of an algebraic misconception that you had as an algebra learner—ideally one not mentioned by Booth.  Describe it in writing, and speculate about why you might have developed it. 

 

OR         Describe an algebraic misconception not mentioned by Booth that was displayed by someone you taught.  Speculate about why this learner might have developed it.

 

3)  Add notes about Hoffman & Brahier, Booth, and Smith & Stein in your Author Notebook.  Summarize:

á          The authorÕs (or authorsÕ) main point (1-3 sentences)

á          How the authorÕs ideas could be applied to the math classroom (for lesson planning, assessment, task design, interactions with studentsÉ)

 

 

 

Also: 

 

á          Sergio, Shaun, Erin, Miguel, Norma, Ibolya, Reza, Elaine, and Lusine will deliver their Activity ÒIntoÓ next week.