Post on 24-Dec-2015
You have 10 seconds to solve each of the following problems…
5√128
+
WITH NO CALCULATOR!
𝑍 𝑋 4𝑌 −2
𝑌 𝑋 7𝑍− 4𝑌
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②
③
What is the quadratic formula?
Write an equation in standard form for the line passing
through the points (5,-4) and (-1,-8).
Factor the polynomial:
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⑤
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Classroom InteractionsKatie WardSpring 2014
“People are very happy to say they don’t like math. No one walks around bragging that they can’t read, but it’s perfectly socially acceptable to say you don’t like math.”
-Sian L. Beilock, University of Chicago
Math Myths
#1 Men are better in math than women.
#2 There is only one way to do a math problem.
#3 Some people have a math mind and others don’t.
#4 It’s bad to count on your fingers.
#5 Those good in math do problems quickly in their heads.
Math anxiety… is defined as an intense feeling of frustration or helplessness about ones ability to understand and perform mathematical functions.Math anxiety… is more than just disliking math - someone with math anxiety feels negative emotions when engaging in an activity that requires numerical or mathematical skills. Math anxiety… can cause one to forget things and lose self-confidence.
Math anxiety… results in poor performance.
Causes
Pressure of timed tests
Poor teaching methods in public schools
Unpleasant experiences in math
Risk of public embarrassment
Symptoms
Psychological:ConfusionLack of
confidenceNegative
thoughtsSudden memory
lossPanic and worry
Physiological:Rapid heart
beatSweatingNauseaStomach
disordersHeadaches
Ways to reduce the fearReview and learn basic math
principlesConsider math a foreign language – practice makes perfect
Do not rely on memorization
Ask questionsBuild a positive attitude towards math
References"Math Anxiety." Texas State University.
Counseling Center. Retrieved from http://www.counseling.txstate.edu/resources/shoverview/bro/math.html.
Sparks, Sarah D. "Researchers Probe Causes of Math Anxiety." Education Week. Editorial Projects in Education, 16 May 2011. Web. Retrieved from http://tinyurl.com/4y9clxn.
“What is Math Anxiety?” Web 2008. Retrieved from http://www.anxietyatoz.com/anxiety-types/math-anxiety.htm.
Is math an intellectual or emotional problem?
Why are word problems so difficult?