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Description : Is this bad manipulation or am I just being too negative?

Last Answer : Yeah, I quite agree with you. Those sound like annoying manipulation strategies that are trying to take advantage of parents’ fears about their children, and that encourage parents to pester their kids, to me.

Description : What do you think of this Singapore math problem?

Last Answer : [ Insert joke here about Singapore government denying existence of non-conformist gender identity here] I was almost always very good at math, and my approach was usually to try to relate to the problem ... helpful, though the diagram bothers me a little since it uses one block for every two people.

Description : Do you think schools should start a new program like anger management as a required course?

Last Answer : I agree that it's crucial to teach children about tolerance at an early age. But that's not enough to just teach them anger management. You have to teach them why they should manage their anger in the ... system and make the headlines. So the program will surely help a lot of people, but not all.

Description : Math Courses?

Last Answer : You're planning to be an elementary school teacher, which means that you will be with kids that will be learning math concepts. Some kids (accelerated learners) are going to be asking you questions ... bookstore or library that has a basic math section. But this is pretty important stuff to know.

Description : Does learning the multiplication table seem less daunting when you realize there are only fifteen entries to memorize?

Last Answer : I don't use the same tricks as you, but I agree each number has its own set of tricks. Times 2 is basically like addition, just doubling. 9's you only have to visualize half the numbers, because the other ... 's one week, then 3's the next week, etc. That's how I remember it from my own childhood.

Description : Is it obvious that (a+c)/(b+d) is between a/b and c/d?

Last Answer : No it isn’t obvious, because one does not know the magnitude of the ratios, and also one does not know the relationship between the numerators and denominators.

Description : Which is the better way of framing the solution to this simple math problem?

Last Answer : I like Method 1 Where does it say in the problem that profit is $1

Description : Are you ever forced to work with people who are untrained and who do far more harm than good?

Last Answer : Yes. The “Infected: Manus” mission. 3 of the other 4 people on the team had no idea what to do, and refused to listen to instructions. You have to hack 3 consoles at the same time, you fucking numpties!

Description : What do you think is the best way to teach young adults on the autism spectrum to draw?

Last Answer : Spend some time getting to know them. Ask them what their interest is, and how they go about showing their interest to, say, a deaf person. Asperger people need a reason to be passionate about something.

Description : Did you ever realize that long division is the reverse operation of multiplication?

Last Answer : Kinda always known this. However, by all means teach this. I took a grotesque amount of math in High School and College and I have tutored all three of my sisters kids in math for the last decade. In high ... taught how.. In college I learned the why . The latter is a hell of a lot more valuable.

Description : Have you heard of the AC factoring method and is this a good explanation?

Last Answer : I prefer this video explaining the AC method of finding the roots of a quadratic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFZRoDDy2n8

Description : Is this a good way of explaining weighted average?

Last Answer : LostInParadise Is this a good way of explaining weighted average? I’d say it was average. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Average

Description : Any ideas on how to teach fractions?

Last Answer : Perhaps this wold help. I didn’t watch the whole thing but I don’t think there is a simpler way to explain it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6AhN38OR14

Description : Can I have a heart of gold and still survive in this world?

Last Answer : answer:“Can I have a heart of gold and still survive in this world?” Yes, but beware: people love gold. If they immediately notice it’s golden, they will try to take it from you. Hide it from the crowd and keep it to the ones who already have their own gold.

Description : Any suggestions on how to explain function composition in algebra?

Last Answer : answer:I think there is an error here where you write… = 3(g(x)) + 1 = ... that + 1 there should be a + 2, right? Maybe try writing the functions in different colors or fonts to emphasize how the one plugs right into the other.

Description : How do you explain Special Relativity to a 13 year old?

Last Answer : answer:1) Science Magazine interactive comic - A super-quick, super-painless guide to the theory that conquered the universe. 2) Youtube - To help celebrate it's 100th anniversary, the Science ... animated video that explains the theory of general relativity and it's impact during the last century.

Description : What do you think of this explanation of why subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive?

Last Answer : I should have added that if you accept that subtracting a positive is the same as adding a negative then it follows that subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive.

Description : How many hours do you need to teach someone how to design a website/ how to code?

Last Answer : It depends. How long is a piece of string? How high is “up”?

Description : Is giving candy as a reward the best way to teach a child to write?

Last Answer : answer:Maybe not the best way, but if it, as a reward system, appropriately incentivizes a child to apply themself to the learning project, I don’t see that it’s a bad thing. There is no absolute or right answer, it’s really about what works, as long as physical or emotional abuse is not involved.

Description : Is this a better way of remembering the number of days in a month?

Last Answer : Yes, I agree. I usually use my knuckles, though, like I was taught in primary school.

Description : Is this a good math trick?

Last Answer : Yes, I like it. I’ve got that book, too. Will have to re-read it, I loved it at the time.

Description : Why am I so hesitant to apply for this position?

Last Answer : answer:Here’s some info about the company and the founder. http://www.wyzant.com/About/ Andrew Geant, CEO, says he graduated from Princeton in one interview. Do your due diiligence. Interview in The Chicago Tribune Interview in Sept. in Forbes

Description : Can history be changed?

Last Answer : I don’t think the reality can be changed, but if the players die off and there’s no written record, then the results can be forgotten or altered in the retelling.

Description : What is the best way to teach kindergarteners subtraction?

Last Answer : Forget the blackboard. Use raisons or M & M’s. They are very young for the standard written math conventions, but that is the only way you should be writing the equations.

Description : Are we making a mistake to not value what we feminize?

Last Answer : Just in case anybody was laboring under the delusion that I had a life, I had to drop in for a quick visit on Christmas Day to post this question. I can handle waiting a day or two for answers as the rest of you enjoy Christmas gatherings and time with family.

Description : What do you think of this math explanation?

Last Answer : Math is evil.

Description : I watched "Waiting for Superman" and was wondering if we can come with creative ways of dealing with lemon teachers?

Last Answer : Get Batman to do something about it.

Description : Is this a good layman's explanation for the duality relationship of Platonic solids?

Last Answer : Yes, you are stating the obvious.

Description : What are some of the most prestigious math concepts to be mastered?

Last Answer : Bistromathics, see Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Jocularity aside, Fermat’s Last Theorem, others to follow.

Description : Creative ways to teach young children about symmetry?

Last Answer : Mirrors come to mind, as do scales. You could always do the snowflake cut-out technique where you fold a piece of paper several times, cut out shapes and then unfold. This could show radial ... more advanced than what you're going for, but it helps illustrate the underlying concept of symmetry).

Description : How to use tessellations to teach children math concepts?

Last Answer : Maybe this site will help. Maybe you can get them to find the picture of something and fill the shape in using tessellation.

Description : Is there an easy way to have my students sign up for time slots?

Last Answer : answer:When I had to sign up for a live (on the computer) presentation time in an online class, the instructor started a discussion about it, that way we could see which spots were already ... be assigned to the remaining times and it would be their responsibility to make it for the presentation.

Description : Did you know that all parabolas are the same shape?

Last Answer : answer:You’ll need to add qualifiers to your universal assertion. The parabola for y = x^2 is not the same as the parabola for y = x^4.

Description : Can you suggest a name for teachers' guidelines on start of school term?

Last Answer : answer:In this situation, the obvious might be the best.. This is not a creative or artistic project but one with gravitas. I was a teacher for many years and appreciated ... guidelines and other startup information Guidelines for what? Academics, discipline, admin. stuff? Grade-specific?

Description : Can you help with an interesting title for teaching materials?

Last Answer : ESP as in Extra-sensory Perception?

Description : Teaching techniques?

Last Answer : answer:Good luck. I can’t say it better than this: “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” William Arthur Ward

Description : Why are college students so apathetic?

Last Answer : How early is your class? ;)

Description : Have you ever taught someone how to drive?

Last Answer : answer:Yes, my daughter. She is 24 now and a great driver but it was no picnic being in the passenger seat. Kids are headstrong and think they know it all, depending on your sons personality he will be ... close my eyes and hope for the best! haha Skimmed by the tree and the truck by inches whew!

Description : Is it possible to start a teaching a career at 35?

Last Answer : Yes they would. I can't speak for where you are but where I live quality teachers are in short supply. Your attitude to and aptitude for teaching will determine whether you are successful or not. ... registers teachers in your area but I would be really surprised if your age was a negative at 35.

Description : What is the quickest way to earn a teaching credential if you already have a bachelors degree?

Last Answer : Here is the CA government website on getting credentialed as a teacher in California.

Description : What, if anything, do you think would be an appropriate punishment for a 2nd grade teacher who told the kids that there is no Santa, and that the gifts come from their parents?

Last Answer : Why do we, as a society, lie to kids about this Santa guy anyways?

Description : Is there a reference site for proper use terms?

Last Answer : …like a dictionary?

Description : Grades needed for Teaching job?

Last Answer : Assuming you're in the UK you would need grade A-C passes in maths, english and a science GCSE. You would need A-levels. You would probably need at least an upper second class ... qualification that confuts newly qualified teacher (NQT) status such as post graduate certificate of education (PGCE).

Description : What are the newest InTASC standards/principles? As of 2011...

Last Answer : answer:It appears there are still 10, at least as of April 2011. Here is the most recent publication, in PDF form, courtesy of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). Here ... the CCSSO website, it includes among other things, POC for questions regarding the standards. Hope that helps!

Description : How do I career swap to become a P.E teacher?

Last Answer : I am not a teacher, but my understanding is that the majority of physical education teachers teach other subjects in addition to physical education, so it would be safe to assume you would be required ... I would certainly look into your state's teaching requirements, and go from there. Good luck!!

Description : Which students are getting the better shake, home schooled students, those in private schools, or those in public schools?

Last Answer : answer:The cons to that would be lack of peer interaction, which might make them awkward in social settings around other kids. No Intramural sports. Maybe limited access to lab setups, etc. ... often with other homeschool kids, and sometimes more often and of more variety than public schooled kids.

Description : What do you think of this proof of trigonometric angle addition formula?

Last Answer : answer:Seems intuitive enough, but the first statement, that vector addition is independent of the coordinate frame, seems like a conclusion that might have been reached with the help of ... In short, did they use preexisting trigonometric angle addition in the background of this proof?

Description : What's the difference between teaching Kindergarden and teaching First Grade? How do you choose?

Last Answer : answer:There is no better or worse. You need to spend some time in the classrooms of each grade that is covered in your degree. There is the curriculum and the maturity of the kids both can ... fun for the teacher to have a slightly different experience from time to time..that relieves the boredom.

Description : Can I make up an "F" on my report card easily?

Last Answer : answer:You are probably going to have to ask your teacher what you can do to bring your grade up. You could start with an apology and saying that you learned an important lesson about helping others. ... account for a portion of your grade. You should be asked to do real work, like writing papers.

Description : Is anyone out there familiar with the 4th way?

Last Answer : There used to be a Ouspenksy/Gurdjieff center in Santa Barbara, back when I was in school there in the 70s. I’d look on line for one near you. Are you near a university? As I recall such centers were often by universities.