Mathematics education

Even when “Adult often thinks of mathematics as an abstract discipline involving complex algebraic formulas and geometric calculations. Yet, the foundations of math are grounded in concrete experience. The cognitive concepts such as classification, seriation, numbers, time, and spatial concepts are all an integral part of the development of mathematical knowledge.” (Ghazi, Safda 2016) Despite NSW Department of Education and Community do not believe math is not a prerequisite…

The chapter “Thinking Scientifically,” from Natalie Angier's book, The Canon, analyzes the advantages of the application of scientific processes in daily life. This is first done through a description of science as a dynamic state of mind, rather than a list of facts to be memorized and regurgitated. In what amounts to a minor attack on the way science is regularly taught, Angier quotes David Stevenson, saying “Many teachers who don't have a deep appreciation of science present it as a set of…

the puzzles to create different creative flat shapes and even three-dimensional shapes. The Early Year Learning Framework (EYLF) emphasizes the importance of children being able to resource their leaning through processed materials (Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations for the Council of Australian Governments [DEEWR], 2009). When children are playing with the polygon puzzles, they are exploring and constructing the idea of geometry using their imagination and creativity.…

in active investigation to gain higher levels of understanding. Manipulatives not only allow students to explore concepts, but also allow teachers to see what students are thinking. “The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Principles and Standards for School Mathematics emphasizes the importance of using manipulatives and visual representations, as well as mathematical modeling, in each of its standards at all grade levels”…

forms of conceptual models provide teachers and students with tools that can enhance the learning experience in advanced science classes. At first glance, it would seem that achievement in science should directly correlate with mathematics achievement because of the mathematics skills often needed to construct graphs or solve mathematical equations common in physical science disciplines. Upon further study, it seems the mathematical ability specifically related to geometry, scale, and…

1642, at Woolsthorpe, a village in southwestern Lincolnshire, England. His father died two months before he was born. When he was three years old, his mother remarried and moved away, leaving Isaac in the care of his grandmother. After a basic education in local schools, at the age of twelve he was sent to the King's School in Grantham, England, where…

What type of jobs do the majority of women hold today? Definitely not in the STEM related careers. Women should hold more important jobs in the fields of engineering, science, mathematics, and technology, rather than inessential jobs such as; secretaries, office assistants, and fashion models. This should not be. Women should be there lifting the heavy objects, discovering the cure for cancer, inventing something new. Women should no longer be in the minority that pursue STEM related careers,…

One of the most iconic and famous mathematician known for his great work was Isaac Newton. Newton is credited and considered as one of the most intelligent minds of the 17th century. He has made a big contribution to the scientific revolution, by developing theories on Calculus, Light, and Celestial mechanics. Newton also made many big discoveries that have changed the world and how we see it. Born into a farmer’s family on January 4, 1643 in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, England is where Isaac…

1. What developed your interest in computer science? How will the EP program support your future goals? My passion for computer science did not develop because of a single occurrence, but rather it grew steadily over a period of several years. My introduction to programming came in elementary school when my sixth grade teacher set aside time each week to teach the class basic programming concepts using JavaScript. I am grateful for this early exposure because individuals from other…

Peter Donnelly started this topic off in a humorous way. He acknowledged he had a more challenging topic than some of the other presenters with seemingly more interesting topics. He shared a funny statement saying, “Statisticians liked figures but didn’t have the personality to become accountants.” He went on to joke about the best way to avoid a conversation with a stranger that you do not know is to tell them you are a statistician – they will quickly become disinterested and move on to…