tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post113725800702620495..comments2024-03-21T15:59:25.263-05:00Comments on Math Teacher Mambo: Teaching ReadingShireen Dadmehrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16282965851939089408noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-1138466982184848422006-01-28T10:49:00.000-06:002006-01-28T10:49:00.000-06:00John, Thanks for your comment. I'm glad the lightb...John, <BR/><BR/>Thanks for your comment. I'm glad the lightbulb finally went off in my head about incorporating more reading strategies in class. I'll keep trying to make that point with the students about HOW to read math.<BR/><BR/>Ms. CookieShireen Dadmehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16282965851939089408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-1138327856414592902006-01-26T20:10:00.000-06:002006-01-26T20:10:00.000-06:00I learned from reading your post today that readin...I learned from reading your post today that reading really adds up. I've always said that children must learn to read to do well in any subject. I had not considered math. I run a national literacy project - <A HREF="magazineliteracy.org" REL="nofollow">MagazineLiteracy.org</A> and am always on the lookout for new reasons why it is so important for children to learn to read well in their early years. Thank you for the lesson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-1137775199711334812006-01-20T10:39:00.000-06:002006-01-20T10:39:00.000-06:00Hi Kara,You're right. In my 9th year, I'm still le...Hi Kara,<BR/><BR/>You're right. In my 9th year, I'm still learning (and relearning) all the bazillions of aspects of teaching. And just like you, I still fall back on over explaining, and over simplifying directions and such. Blach. Maybe if I keep talking about it, and maybe make myself a "reminder" poster or something, I can restrain myself for "thinking" for the students. <BR/><BR/>We just started back doing word problems in 3 of my classes, and I've been (mostly) good about only guiding them and not doing for them.<BR/><BR/>Good Luck :).<BR/><BR/>Ms. CookieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-1137614001162886832006-01-18T13:53:00.000-06:002006-01-18T13:53:00.000-06:00This is my second year teaching in high school and...This is my second year teaching in high school and I have come to realize that reading is important. Sometimes, however, I fall into the trap of explaining everything to my students. They will read their worksheet and then ask me to explain what it means. Automatically, I just give the abbreviated version. Shame on me.<BR/><BR/>I think that students are just in the habit of having the teacher explain everything rather than trying to think for themselves. I hate that sometimes I enable them in this process. I think that sometimes I do not want to answer thirty-six questions, so I just try to condense the material. <BR/><BR/>I appreciate your words of wisdom. They have honestly struck a chord. I hope that I can be better at this.<BR/><BR/>There is still hope right? I guess you cannot learn everything in your beginning years of teaching.<BR/><BR/>-KaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-1137421849677446742006-01-16T08:30:00.000-06:002006-01-16T08:30:00.000-06:00Ooh, I like that blog you suggested. I've added it...Ooh, I like that blog you suggested. I've added it to my bookmarks. Thanks for the tip. <BR/><BR/>I hope you're enjoying your (hopefully 3 day) weekend.<BR/><BR/>Ms. CookieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10220498.post-1137360804997922102006-01-15T15:33:00.000-06:002006-01-15T15:33:00.000-06:00In working with the MathCounts worksheets, I conti...In working with the MathCounts worksheets, I continually remind my bunch that *every* word in a word problem is there for a reason.<BR/><BR/>Non-negative does not only mean positive.<BR/><BR/>They caught me once. A person was described as 6 feet tall and his height had no bearing on the problem. <BR/><BR/>Good luck.<BR/><BR/>Also, take a look here for new inspiration.<BR/>http://homeschoolmath.blogspot.com/Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661070018141332635noreply@blogger.com