... mathematical learning is the language of mathematics - that set of words the mathematician uses to express mathematical concepts and activities: the mathematical register. A well-defined, universally accepted vocabulary of terms and expressions allows mathematics to be studied the same way the world over. (Booker et al, 1997). Therein lies the problem. Receiving advice at the beginning ... had a street number. "Does your house have a number?" Added opportunities for loss of understanding appear also from the sloppiness with which speakers of a live language treat the mathematical vocabu...

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... the Grammar-Translation Method students memorise the rules and then apply them to other examples. They learn paradigms such as verb conjugations, and they learn the native language equivalents of vocabulary words. If there are similarities between the target language and the native language students are taught to recognise cognates by learning the spelling or sound patterns that correspond between the ... to apply it some different examples, for example with fill-in-the-blanks. If we compare the areas of language emphasised we can see that in the Grammar-Translation Method vocabulary an...

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... techniques. - Grouping strategies: individual, pair, group and team work. - Incorporates higher level thinking skills and problem solving. - Sufficient student practice. - Grammar: taught in context; spiraling activities. - Interactive/communicative approaches. - Vocabulary: target vocabulary in lesson, recycled in lesson. - Reading: pre-read, read, post-read activities. - Writing activities integrated in text. - Promotes cross-cultural awareness. Conclusion This study to discuss a textbook evaluation checklist for ... ...

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... in positive interactions (Kamps, 2002; Strain, 2001a). Research has shown that children with autism begin sharing toys and materials, organizing play by making suggestions, assisting others, showing appropriate affection, increasing vocabulary, and playing for long amounts of time. Student with autism tend to have fewer disruptive behaviors and become more socially competent. Peer trainer teach their peers to be more positive ... (Garfinkle, 2002). Peer Tutoring/Cooperative Learning Peer tutoring and cooperative learning are very effective strategies when developing social skills in stu...

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... self-management techniques by allowing the children to make choices that have consequences. She let the children know that if they all participated, by repeating practice vocabulary words and offering examples, they could skip the vocabulary test at the end of the session. The children set a goal and made the practice a priority. I enjoyed watching the reading group and the interactions between the ... ...

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... about the language, they were learning about the culture of Germany too. I think that if I had not been as versatile and had just limited myself to teaching the children strict vocabulary they would not have found the lesson as engaging and therefore may not have been as attentive. To explore creative learning further, it is necessary to clarify how it is ... ...

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... with flying colors. I managed to earn 114 AR points and a spot in the 100 AR points club, something I had never accomplished. Along with that, my writing skills improved and my vocabulary expanded for that of a fourth grader. She saw that I was a poor math student and assigned me a tutor and would also help me herself. As a result, my grades sky rocketed and ... ...

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... I plan to polish my writing is to getting in the habit of taking out my grammar lessons when writing and applying them more efficiently. Also, I want to keep enriching my vocabulary. Finally, I want to focus on developing my commentary more....

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... . Learning experiences should provide as much fun (or at least enjoyment and satisfaction) as possible. We sometimes think that some learning tasks are by necessity boring (like learning definitions, grammar, vocabulary), but perhaps this attitude reflects only a lack of creativity on our part. Americans especially have indulged the myth that work and play are two distinct entities that should never overlap ... ...

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... student (Carnine, 2000). This method is an effective tool when an instructor is trying to obtain and incorporate new information, extend and enhance understanding of basic skills, correct misconceptions, develop vocabulary, or support concept formation (Snowman & Biehler, 2003). If an educator decides to employ behaviorism theories in his or her classroom, it is imperative that the instruction method that is chosen ... ...

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... his want: "desks and chairs thoroughly suited from all points of views --- artistic, hygenically, and educational --- to the needs of little children." An afternoon of uncomprehending argument with salesmen whose vocabulary and understanding were as standardized as the furniture which they sold. And then the dealer with more discernment than salesmanship who said, "I am afraid we have not what you want ... ...

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... has been found when students have developed multimedia/animation presentations on social studies topics. Kindergartners who have used this technology have benefited in areas such as improved conceptual knowledge, reading vocabulary, reading comprehension, and creativity. Interactive video is especially effective when the skills and concepts to be learned have a visual component. The use of online telecommunication and animation across classrooms in ... ...

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... , a teacher used the minority students to her advantage. She made them her helpers as she taught the rest of the class some simple Spanish words and customs. This newly acquired vocabulary formed a common bond among the children in their early years, an appropriate time for learning respect and understanding (Pyszkowski 154). Another idea is to put children in the setting of ... ...

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... leave in the middle of the meeting to help making sure that George, Andy, Sean, and Natasha understands what is going on with the Science experiment. There was a lot of vocabulary terms that I was clueless in IEP meeting, but they have broken it down and explain what the term means because the parents are in the same shoes I was in. It ... ...

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... early in the 90s; coming from the Dominican Republic with a first grade education and very learned in whatever first graders are suppose to know, however, the lack of a vast English vocabulary and trying to communicate proved to be a difficult task when trying to function in school. There were no bilingual classes to attend and the first impression my teachers had of ... ...

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... all students are treated equally by the teacher, and that all students know they have equal opportunities and resources. Hands-on manipulatives, cooperative group learning activities, learning to use the vocabulary by discovering the meanings during discover-a-relationship exercises, overhead displays to help visualize concepts, and the use of computers are some of the ways that the Flatland unit helps students ... ...

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... to communicate first and act later shows up early in life." She goes on further to say that females learn to talk earlier as well as have a vaster knowledge of vocabulary and will rather talk out a problem than take action (1994, p.15). Their senses are more acute than boys, therefore they seem to understand and solve problems more thoroughly by means ... ...

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... will formulate adroit judgments about oral communication. They deliver focused and coherent presentations of their own that convey clear and distinct perspectives and solid reasoning. They incorporate gestures, tone, and vocabulary tailored to audience and purposes." This Standard had 14 corresponding Benchmarks clearly breaking this Standard down. Our Standard 8 says "Demonstrates an understanding of the nature and the function of the ... ...

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... before class starts. As there were about ten minutes left before they were dismissed, I conducted a short game to help them relax. It was a simple game to help them with their vocabulary and promote collaborative learning within the groups. As they were brainstorming, I collected the worksheets from the leaders. After 5 minutes, I collected their answers to be reviewed and the group with the ... ...

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