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1 Issues in Mathematics
Teaching
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Unleashing students
POTENTIAL through
creative maths, inspiring
messages and
INNOVATIVE TEACHING
*Matthew A. Brenner,The Four Pillars Upon Which the Failure of Math Education Rests Abd Karim Alias_2013
The Four Pillars Upon W hich the
Failure of M ath Education Rests*
(and what to do about them)
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Re-examine Curriculum
We need to redesign our Math courses to clearly build on
complimentary skills and emphasize the inter- relatedness
of Algebra, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics, Geometry,
Engineering, Economics, and even Calculus (and even
Music, Poetry, History, Art, Architecture, and
Philosophy).
Mathematics curricula should be redesigned to
highlight and have students experience the
very real everyday applications
Lower
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New
Framework,
New Paradigm
> Re-examining the
structure of the
curriculum,
> Explore innovative
delivery methods
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Steve Wheeler, University of Plymouth,
http://bit.ly/math4real
http://www.flickr.com/photos/42232541@ N04/4267059618/
Connecting math to
1. life
What can you learn from Ms.
Brookins and Mr. James
about linking math to stories?
2. How do real-word scenarios
increase engagement and
retention of concepts?
3. Why is it important to give
students a chance to
apply their learning?
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New Framework,
New Paradigm
> Re-examining the
structure of the curriculum,
> Explore innovative
delivery methods
http://www.flickr.com/photos/42232541@N04/4267059618/
• Calculus One has
enrolment >100,000
students
• Fowler built
MOOCulus*