How can we improve Children’s Math skills in Secondary classrooms?

A secondary math classroom that supports literacy development is one in which students and teachers use language processes to enhance and demonstrate understanding. Teachers in these settings make connections, verbally and in writing, between current and prior lessons. Teachers model problem solving by thinking aloud, and students are asked to articulate, verbally or in writing, how they solve problems. In such a classroom, students do not fear word problems but actively practice them. Teachers introduce mathematical figures as language features. Students and teachers are active in concept development. Common processes in such classrooms include word play, connections to real life, examples of real life applications, varied groupings, and team work to construct and present solutions to mathematical problems.

How can technology help in this area?

Use of the following teaching and learning strategies will support literacy development and enhance the understanding of math concepts: Graphic organizers, word problems,  computer or graphic programming, creation of texts, and WebQuests.

I am an Education Technology specialist student at PACE University. This is my 2nd Master’s related to Managing systems and I am excited to be able to implement my knowledge & experiences in the education field. Please look for my comments & postings as I read on interesting topics that you may relate to as well. Stay tuned…