Why Math Is Hard
High school mathematics teachers are faced with numerous students every year who are unable to handle mathematical content. The primary goal, as a high school mathematics teacher, is to increase the student’s knowledge of algebra. However, many students are not ready for given information. Many students are lacking basic mathematical skills and are unable to do simple calculations, like long division. Nationally too many students are behind in mathematics. Every person no matter race, socio economics, or geographical location should be able to do and understand various forms of mathematics, especially simple calculations, like counting change.
Other learning disorders DSM-IV-TR ( Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ) has a mathematics disorder listed. The disorder requires a person to be behind in their ability based on standardized testing for their grade or age level. One concern is the method of testing. Standardized testing is a like a snapshot of a person’s performance on a given day at a certain time. There could be several reasons that contribute to the persons testing; if a student worked late the night before, they didn’t eat …show more content…
One method used by many teachers is “copy, cover, and compare.” Students begin by copying notes about a given subject. Then the teacher covers the given notes, followed by the students comparing these notes to previous learned objectives. Copy, cover and compare has not only successfully made a positive impact on improving students academic outcomes but also been implemented in a wide range of settings, such as in the home, in public and private general education classrooms, and in special education classes (Cieslar 2008). The procedure is not only use in special education classrooms, but is now capable of being used by all classroom
High school mathematics teachers are faced with numerous students every year who are unable to handle mathematical content. The primary goal, as a high school mathematics teacher, is to increase the student’s knowledge of algebra. However, many students are not ready for given information. Many students are lacking basic mathematical skills and are unable to do simple calculations, like long division. Nationally too many students are behind in mathematics. Every person no matter race, socio economics, or geographical location should be able to do and understand various forms of mathematics, especially simple calculations, like counting change.
Other learning disorders DSM-IV-TR ( Diagnostics and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ) has a mathematics disorder listed. The disorder requires a person to be behind in their ability based on standardized testing for their grade or age level. One concern is the method of testing. Standardized testing is a like a snapshot of a person’s performance on a given day at a certain time. There could be several reasons that contribute to the persons testing; if a student worked late the night before, they didn’t eat …show more content…
One method used by many teachers is “copy, cover, and compare.” Students begin by copying notes about a given subject. Then the teacher covers the given notes, followed by the students comparing these notes to previous learned objectives. Copy, cover and compare has not only successfully made a positive impact on improving students academic outcomes but also been implemented in a wide range of settings, such as in the home, in public and private general education classrooms, and in special education classes (Cieslar 2008). The procedure is not only use in special education classrooms, but is now capable of being used by all classroom