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• Dennis Sedney Nawaseb

  Should mathematics be compulsory at schools?

  I am doing research on the above mentioned topic and would like to hear your views on what is happening in your country.

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    Minan Rohman replied

    It's a good idea. but, i wish if in your work, you give an theory "how to make mathematics is an easy subject". it will be a good theory. i'll happy if you focused in the way. fighting sir

    6 days ago
• Asres teferi Belay

  international journal for Math teaching

  I like the international journal for Math teaching and learning.It is an online publication. visit here http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/journal/default.htm

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    Puchong Praekhaow replied

    How I can send a paper to publication

    11 days ago
• Elna Potgieter

  I am trying to find recent studies that was done on Mathematics learning in either the pre - primary level or Lower Primary level in any Southern Afri...

  I am embarking on doing research for my masters degree in Early Childhood Development and would appreciate such information.

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    Abiodun Ogunkunle replied

    In Nigeria ,University of Port ,am looking at how early childhood mathematics can be taught in an integrated manner.By paying attention to this basic foundation, a solid foundation could be laidIn Nigeria ,University of Port ,am looking at how early childhood mathematics can be taught in an integrated manner.By paying attention to this basic foundation, a solid foundation could be laid for the learning of mathematics at other levels. This is an important aspect of learning mathematics that has been left out over the years.

    11 days ago
• Elna Potgieter

  What is the correct way of using arrays to explain the concept of multiplication to learners at Grade 2 - 4? Should it be length times breadth?

  We at the University of Namibia in the Department of Early Childhood development are not in agreement on how to use arrays correctly. We are using the book: Elementary and Middle school Mathematics:We at the University of Namibia in the Department of Early Childhood development are not in agreement on how to use arrays correctly. We are using the book: Elementary and Middle school Mathematics: teaching developmentally by John Van De Walle as reference, but some colleagues do not agree with his way of explaining arrays.

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    Elna Potgieter replied

    Hi, Randy, thank you for your reply. It is very helpful. I discussed using arrays with my students ( I train student teachers for Pre- and Lower Primary). In our school syllabus, multiplication isHi, Randy, thank you for your reply. It is very helpful. I discussed using arrays with my students ( I train student teachers for Pre- and Lower Primary). In our school syllabus, multiplication is introduced in Grade 2. We have discussed how to use arrays in order to explain and demonstrate multiplication in Gr.2 - 4. Yes, here in Namibia, the issue of ECD is a bit upside down. Our department is called Early Childhood Development and Lower Primary Education, but the age group of children with whom our students will work is Pre- Primary (the year before Gr.1) to Grade 4, thus 5 - 9 year olds, approximately.

    17 days ago
• Binod Pant

  Use of Metaphors in my inquiry

  How can I use metaphors in my research? My topic of interest is. "teachers' beliefs in mathematics and their pedagogical practices". This is my auto/biography study in a narrative inquiry. I requestHow can I use metaphors in my research? My topic of interest is. "teachers' beliefs in mathematics and their pedagogical practices". This is my auto/biography study in a narrative inquiry. I request to all to suggest me with recent materials if it is possible.

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    Phil Kane replied

    Have you checked out Ana Sfard's work on learning? She uses the metaphors around participation and acquisition? The paper was done a few years ago but I think it still packs a lot of punch. Not sureHave you checked out Ana Sfard's work on learning? She uses the metaphors around participation and acquisition? The paper was done a few years ago but I think it still packs a lot of punch. Not sure if that is what you are focussing on? Phil Kane Manukau Institute of Technology

    Apr 17, 2012
• Asres teferi Belay

  Cambridge math curriculum

  I am reading about the Cambridge math curriculum from the low level to the end of high school level.Is there any one who has got ( knows) a first-hand experience in the Cambridge math curriculum? andI am reading about the Cambridge math curriculum from the low level to the end of high school level.Is there any one who has got ( knows) a first-hand experience in the Cambridge math curriculum? and also on how to go about teaching and tutoring this particular type of curriculum?Any observation at any level in the Cambridge math curriculum is highly appreciated. Asres
• Felix Krawehl

  Welcome!

  As some new and international members are stepping in, it might be interesting to share some views on possible group topics to achieve broad participation. Please feel welcome to introduceAs some new and international members are stepping in, it might be interesting to share some views on possible group topics to achieve broad participation. Please feel welcome to introduce yourselves. As of now, the active core of this group consists of German researchers talking German, as you may have observed. Depending on the extent of international activity, even we might start writing English :-)

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    Elna Potgieter replied

    Hi, Felix, thank you for responding. I like your suggestion. I am thinking of perhaps starting the discussion with perhaps a general idea: how do we as educators understand "technology", especiallyHi, Felix, thank you for responding. I like your suggestion. I am thinking of perhaps starting the discussion with perhaps a general idea: how do we as educators understand "technology", especially in a pre- school class and in what ways can this tecnology contribute to numeracy development? It would be good to see other educators' view on this. I just mentioned pre and lower primary, because in our country's education system, that is two different phases, but we can stick to the pre- school child. It probably makes more sense.

    Feb 1, 2012
• Toyanath Sharma

  How can we relate our mathematics with our own context?

  I am trying to search mathematics in our society.

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    Toyanath Sharma replied

    Thank you david sir

    Jan 20, 2012
• Pratima Sapkota

  What is curriculum? What are the metaphors of curriculum?

  I need brief discussion on these questions. Please give response on my questions soon.

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    Pratima Sapkota replied

    It will be helpful for my work. Thank you all who responded on my topic.

    Jan 5, 2012
• Asha Baiju

  Do our mathematics syllabus still follow ‘conceptual’ rather than ‘computational’ mathematics instruction?

  Many of our students find Mathematics as a hard nut to crack irrespective of their level of study. Researches also support that the children perform low in mental arithmetic and speedy computations.Many of our students find Mathematics as a hard nut to crack irrespective of their level of study. Researches also support that the children perform low in mental arithmetic and speedy computations. It is doubtful that even from the school stage the prime objective of mathematics teaching, to develop the computational ability of the students, is being accomplished as expected. This apprehension gets substantiated when the performance of students in Mathematics of the board exams are analyzed. This low performance subsequently develops associations with the affective domain and poses problems in developing right attitude and interest to learn the subject. Besides, it is seen that majority of our students experience the problem of Mathematics anxiety (Smitha &Asha, 2008). is it necessary that we have to think of an alternate strategy to rectify all these perceived difficulties?

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    Asha Baiju replied

    The idea of placing the students in different streams according to the multiple skills may be a feasible format we can adopt at present. (Of course based on multiple intelligence and their BiologyThe idea of placing the students in different streams according to the multiple skills may be a feasible format we can adopt at present. (Of course based on multiple intelligence and their Biology of learning) It is a fact that speedy computation keeps the students under stress. But till we shrug off our presumption that a student is not competent unless s/he is doing speedy computation makes the students follow speedy computational skills and short cuts in doing so by way of abacus training or so. There arise the need for an alternate approach. The pure and original Indian way of Vedic mathematics provides ample opportunities for doing mental mathematics even faster than computers.However, it require systematic initiation and practice. Besides its multi pronged methods of problem solving, the vedic mathematics can be used as a brain gym also.

    Dec 27, 2011
• Ganesh Adhikari

  Mathematics and Mathematics Education

  I would like to research in the area of Mathematics Education.

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    Tulsi Ram Pandey replied

    When I need to talk about the classroom practice in the context of Nepal, our teaching-learning practice is almost teacher-centered. Instead of delivering the lecture and demonstrate the solutions onWhen I need to talk about the classroom practice in the context of Nepal, our teaching-learning practice is almost teacher-centered. Instead of delivering the lecture and demonstrate the solutions on the board, if I will encourage my students to work in group, or let them first to generate the idea on the subject matter by themselves; the school authority as well as the students think that the teacher is lazy and not putting his/her effort properly in the classroom activities. Ya, of course, the social system in our country is very good in comparison to the western countries. In many of the situations, it does not seem good to put concern in others personal matters; but people show their concern that has left a relative effect in our teaching-learning too. So, we can establish good relation between teacher and students in our schools. But these days, we are suffering from the transitional phase. Our students have started to talk about the rights and freedom that a child gets in US or in UK, but they do not realize their responsibilities. So, the classroom environment is being complex day by day. Another fact is, technology has played an important role in learners mind. They are attracted by TV, videos, mobile phone, computers and many other. But in most of the schools, we are unable to use technology as teaching aids. So, students are being diverted to other activities rather than study.

    Sep 21, 2011
• Fabian Arroyave

  research in matematcs education

  hi, i´m math science student, i'm searching for topics about math and theorem proving. also, i want to to know about knowledge adquisition procedures also, i want to to know about knowledgehi, i´m math science student, i'm searching for topics about math and theorem proving. also, i want to to know about knowledge adquisition procedures also, i want to to know about knowledge adquisition procedures and mental processes, their similarities and differences

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    Vivek kumar Pandey replied

    Knowledge acquisition is done through learning.Learning is a relatively permanent change in behavior resulting from experience, systematic trial and error,watching other people'behaviour Knowledge acquisition is done through learning.Learning is a relatively permanent change in behavior resulting from experience, systematic trial and error,watching other people'behaviour etc.Mental processes or cognition is associated with mental activities like thought,decision making(the process of choosing between two or more alternatives on the basis of information ),language etc

    Sep 20, 2011
• Lokendra Dhakal

  What is circle? Is circle a area covered by a circumference? or just circumference? .......

  Is the prevailing defination 0f circle enough for a circle?

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    Lokendra Dhakal replied

    Thank you for your valuable comments and definition of a circle. Again, we are in the abstract sense. Relating the center point- center , radius and locus or i mean, these above mentionedThank you for your valuable comments and definition of a circle. Again, we are in the abstract sense. Relating the center point- center , radius and locus or i mean, these above mentioned definitions, i think, are mechanical. Let's think it from the learner;s lens .Can not we visualize a circle ? Thanks.

    Sep 19, 2011
• Pongsapat Monpaewongsanont

  Teaching Definite and indefinite Integral.

  Should we teach the definite or indefinite integral first?

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    Pongsapat Monpaewongsanont replied

    Thank you very much.

    Jul 10, 2011
• Asres teferi Belay

  Teaching Math through exercise

  Math helps us exercise smartly. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/18296/teaching-math-through-exercise