Subtraction

Unifix cubes are great for students to visualize numbers and patterns of numbers because they can be seen visually represented by numbers. Through experience in the classroom, students seem to be more likely to understand and visualize addition and subtraction problems through the use of unifix cubes. Fraction strips are important for the development and knowledge of numbers. Where it…

As I was reading the many different tales in Oliver Sack’s book, I was amazed at the obscurity of each person’s case. With keeping the mind/body problem in mind while reading these tales, I was very conflicted on my position. When learning and reading about the mind/body problem in class, I really took to the monism perspectives. I believed that the mind and the nervous system are not different. I just did not understand how the mind could not be connected to the nervous system. I pictured the…

Abstract In this essay we will examine the Native American culture, comparing their way of life in the past, before and after Columbus, and today. The purpose of this essay is to determine whether the treatment has changed, if so, how. The focus will be on the way they live, in other words, how much of their culture has changed in order for them to adapt to the American way. From the very first beginning when Cristopher Columbus has commenced sailing to America, "New World" in 1942, we…

slower pace than the teacher and according to the pupils need/to tailor to the needs of the pupil, as this would help him to understand explanations and concepts at his own pace (Birmingham city council, 2014). The LSA reinforced the concept of subtraction and provided further examples than those given by the teacher, to ensure the pupil had fully understood the concept. The LSA taught the pupil according to the right level/ his level of understanding, as learning was structured in small steps,…

Strong subject knowledge is seen to be essential for effective teaching, Schulman, (1986,1987) Eraut,(1994), Turner-Bisset (2001).Throughout the processes of planning, assessment, differentiation or feedback, proficient subject knowledge is deemed vital. With the new National Curriculum, DfE.(2013) focusing strongly on the acquisition of knowledge, the need for teachers to sustain high levels of subject knowledge across the curriculum has never been more crucial. Demands on a teachers’ subject…

Apollodorus’ Library is a reference work in which authors and poets can obtain information about Greek mythology to discuss in a paper or poem. Ovid’s Metamorphoses is a work of literature which contains many poems about Greek mythology. Ovid’s Metamorphoses would be a work of literature in which the author would get the small details of the god or goddess’s life from Apollodorus’ Library. These small details would help to fill in the blanks of the god or goddess’s life so that the reader would…

Ashley is cheerful and radiates positive energy. She has a natural ability to work well with others. Her peers seek her out regularly to be part of their collaborative group. Ashley is insightful during class discussion and want her to increase participation because her ideas can help push the thinking of others. Additionally, we want to continue to encourage Ashley to take on more challenging tasks with independence. In reading, Ashley’s interest in reading is increasing. Clearly, she…

Mathematics is the language of numbers, and in order to interpret this language a student has to acquirer the ability to compute a series of numbers, symbols and equations. This is one subjects that is most struggled in. Confusion along with frustration fall upon some learners in the attempt of understand this unique lingo. The possibility of avoiding math and lack of willingness to learn this language could be exhibited from some students. To comprehend and attempt to correct this dilemma a few…

The abacus Abdiel Gutierrez Abstract—This paper will show the importance of the abacist during the Renaissance time in Europe, and the importance of their mathematical advances they did to algebra. Normally they were merchants or people that taught the merchants in the operation of the abacus. They appear in Europe in the beginning of the 1400 century and lasted until the year 1600. Their work was very important for the developing of mathematics because they were the first ones to understand…

form of a bonus. At the end of every six-month period, MGOA would determine the bonus based on, “the physician’s revenues minus costs and salary, multiplied by the bonus rate.” For those physicians who had a positive amount remaining after the subtractions, MGOA had the discretion to reward the doctor up to 50% of the remaining profit. Doctors that did not generate profits above their costs would have their base salary reduced by the amount to cover the…