Posted by teacher on
February 20, 2007
To make classroom a bit more lively, start a point system for students for various activities they perform. Students enjoy getting points or grades for their work.
For this you will have to teach each of the areas for which you will be issuing points. For eg.
Behavior — 5 points per day
Morning Exercises — 5 points per day
Classwork — 5 points per assignment on time that is quality
Homework — 5 points per assignment on time that is quality work
Bonus can be given by teacher for whatever seen fit. Announce weekly or monthly gifts for students scoring maximum points.
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Posted by teacher on
February 10, 2007
Homework can be a difficult thing to obtain from some children in your class. Get the parents involved by sending a homework assignment sheet to be signed each day. Let the child sign the sheet also. The accountability is now on parents and child. At the end of each week, send a certificate of congratulations to parents and child for all homework completed for the week.
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Posted by teacher on
February 7, 2007
As lectures get longer, bear in mind that spirited kids are often visual/spatial thinkers and after a while all your words turn into a big mushy mess to them. They need to SEE what you are saying. Either write it down, or show them a picture. It is best if you supply them with detailed written notes so they can try and focus on what you are saying during the lecture without become frustrated at having to simultaneously write it all down (most also have poor handwriting). Give lecture notes before the class.
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Posted by teacher on
February 3, 2007
Guide student:
A math tutor should guide a student through the solution process. Ask the student leading questions that will direct the student towards the correct steps.
Avoid doing problems for the student
If the student cannot get the correct answer and asks for help, the tutor should look at what the student has done and try to locate the error. Then have the student work a similar problem to make sure he/she has grasped the concept or procedure.
Teach Concepts
Tutoring goal should be to help students become an independent learner. In mathematics, it is important to teach concepts rather than just processes or procedures. For example, the tutor should explain why it is important to follow the “order of operations” rule, PEMDAS, rather than just showing the student how to do it.
Understanding the concepts makes remembering the procedures easier.
Encourage Students to Attend Class
Some students believe getting help from a tutor is a substitute for attending class. Students having difficulty in math must realize time spent with a tutor is additional to classroom time.
Address Math Anxiety
Tutors will deal with students with varying degrees of math anxiety. Tutors should avoid using phrases such as, “this is easy.” Such phrases intimidate the student. If the student suffers from a high degree of math anxiety it may be helpful to refer the student to a counselor. Sometimes it is helpful to learn about the student’s math background. If the tutor believes the student is enrolled in a course the tutee is not ready for, talk to the instructor.
Don’t Confuse the Student!
If the tutor is unsure of a mathematical procedure or concept, check with a math instructor. It is helpful to find out what approach the text or instructor is using on a particular problem. A tutor using the same technique as the text or instructor will reinforce the concept or procedure, whereas using a different approach can confuse the student.
Tutors are strongly encouraged to stay in touch with instructors of the students they work with.
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