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Math courses can be a huge stumbling block for developmental
students. One problem is that they may not have had enough concrete
experiences to be able to visualize math concepts. The video
Math: A Four-Letter Word (VT 0742) may be helpful to your
students.
The activities listed on the left offer students easy and
enjoyable ways to explore basic math concepts. All you need are
a few sheets of colored paper, a jar of pennies, and a few other
simple materials.
Teaching suggestions:
- Try the activities yourself first, or
work with a friend.
- The activities work best when students
work in pairs or groups of three.
- Allow plenty of time for students to work
with the fraction kit.
- Don't rush into the decimal and percentage
activities.
- For best results, have students repeat
the activities individually after they have learned how to do
them in pairs or small groups.
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Jean Reynolds, Ph.D., teaches College Success and
Basic Writing at Polk Community College in Florida. She is the
author of Succeeding in College (Prentice
Hall). She has been a presenter at many state and national
conferences, including NADE and CCCC. |
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