Chapter 1
After reading the book “Elementary and Middle School
Mathematics", it made me look at learning Mathematics from the positive
point of view. Honestly throughout my life, I have never liked learning Math
and I know lots of other people who do not like it either but after I became an
educator in Early Childhood, I just couldn't run away from it.
Personally I love on how the NTCM has given guidance and
direction for teachers to teach Math to children. The six principles are
helpful. I feel that teachers have to understand Math before they are able to
deliver it effectively and assessment is essential so as to be able to see the
developments of different children according and able to alter their teaching
methods to suit the different learning needs of the children.
Chapter 2
The book has also given me a wonderful insight which
helps me recall on my experience during my teaching days. Being a good teacher
who is able to deliver Math effectively, not only one needs to have the
knowledge, teacher has to be able to create a classroom experience for children
to be able to do Math effectively.
From my experience, classroom environment plays an important role because children learn to
interact, discuss and share knowledge with peers. Not only that, they will
learn to be problem solver and risk takers which will help them in building up their
self-esteem as well as their confidence to succeed in Mathematics
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