Throughout history civilizations have used physical objects to help solve everyday math problems. In Southwest Asia they used counting trays; wooden or clay trays covered in sand that the user drew symbols in as a tally chart. The ancient Romans then modified these to create the world’s first abacus. The Mayans, Aztecs and Incas all had different versions of knotted strings. The first true manipulatives were invented in the late 1800’s, they were maneuverable objects that appealed to several…
never been the insightful mathematician, and I still struggle with abstract math problems, I always have a positive attitude toward the subject. Growing up in the elementary grades, I recall always getting good grades in math, but usually, those math problems only require the use of traditional problem solving methodologies. During that time, I loved solving math problems which involved only numbers, finishing a math problem before my classmates and also helping my fellow classmates. When I…
field, the way in which they learn the material is the same style of lesson. The students use a math book and a math workbook to follow along with the lesson and complete practice problems. Within the book, the order is as follows: a teacher example, a class example, individual practice problems, and then a few “hot” problems to challenge the students once they have finished. So, the lesson that I have decided to focus on was a math lesson on finding the missing side length of squares and…
lesson. The teacher then wrote a problem on the board and called on a student to answer. Some other students began to talk. Teacher said, “You…
questions to ask their peers and myself. This type of structure is placing the fate of the review solely on the students, forcing them to make the decision of what they need to review. I, as the teacher, will still create word problems with answers, but I only show examples of the problems asked. The first time I used this in the classroom, it did not go over too well. Students came ill prepared for the review, and had just about no questions to ask. Although this was a waste of a review…
Telling the Story This case study will focus on Hector a 35 year old Hispanic male. Hector was seriously injured in an auto accident. Due to his injuries he might be suffering from other problems because one of his legs is permanent damage. The case study will discuss the stages of the problem management. The purpose of this case study is to develop a proper treatment plan for Hector so his depression and anger issues can lower down, and to be involved with his family and not feel shame of…
Top 3 Most Common Garage Door Problems and how to Fix Them A garage is a fantastic benefit for a home. It helps keep cars and property protected and can help the homeowners avoid the weather elements outside. However, there are times when garage doors don't function properly. Luckily, most of the common issues that develop with garage doors are rather simple. Here are the three most common issues and how you can fix them quickly. A Frozen Door One common issue, when it comes to garage doors,…
For this assessment, I used the task-centered model, the strengths based theory and Maslow’s hierarchy of needs to guide me in how I would go about the situations of the client. The task-centered model is designed to help clients and social workers cooperate to work on specific, measurable, and achievable goals throughout a short-term period (Kelly, 2013). By using this model and asking what the client wants to work on first and mostly, there becomes an emphasis on client preference (Kelly,…
It could be that Daniel may feel neglected by Tarea because of her dedication to her job and her recent medical problems. In the mezzo level, Daniel’s work is a contributing factor in the presenting problem. His affairs all started with women he worked with. His work friends knew he was married and encouraged the affairs so Daniel would go out with them on weekends. This peer pressure is something that Daniel…
Peer Counselling: My Experience, Interests and personal traits for the field. Peer counselling is a lot more complex than just speaking to peers about various problems. Because of its complexity it is not for everyone. Various personal traits may very beneficial to the field however there are other traits that may just get in the way. Also just having experience as a helper in any capacity can be plus if interested in peer counselling. With all this being said, I will reflect on various aspects…