Mathematics has a way of presenting itself in many different ways and forms, for many different problems. Since there is not one exact way to learn math, then there is not one exact way to teach math. When students are learning mathematics, I believe that one of two things can happen. The students can both catch on and understand what is being taught; or they can have difficulty and fail to comprehend the mathematical concepts and solutions. As a math teacher, it is pertinent that I provide differentiated instruction to the students within my classroom. It is also very important to make sure that the lessons I teach incorporate the different learning styles to keep the students motivated.
It is great when students are able to comprehend what is being taught to them. Unfortunately, when those comprehending students are placed within a classroom where there are students that do not understand, there can be risks of those students becoming bored and disliking math. When students such as these finish work quickly, differentiated instruction can be used. Each student is different so therefore the teacher’s lessons, activities and forms of evaluation should be too. If a student is academically further within a math lesson, it is important that the student does not become bored. By making sure that this doesn’t happen with the help of a more complex worksheet or activity, the advanced students will stay engaged. Students who have difficulty in math, benefit from differentiated instruction due to his or her specific needs being met. There are three main learning styles that can be used when teaching. These three are visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning. By providing different styles of instruction for students, they gain the confidence to complete problems they never thought they would be able to. Visual learning and kinesthetic learning are two great ways to keep struggling students motivated during a lesson. It provides the students with hands-on activities that ensures that their attention is focused on what is being taught.
One last thing that is very important for teachers to do, is relate math to things the students have interest in. Jobs such as rollercoaster designers or game designers use mathematics every day. Students need to know how important mathematics really is, and if the students are provided with engaging and fun math lessons and activities, then they will stay motivated and want to learn.
In my classroom, I want to be able to provide my students with the ability to enjoy and understand math to their fullest capability. I will relate lessons to interests in order to keep the students motivated, and I will use differentiated instruction to enhance the learning of my students.
It is great when students are able to comprehend what is being taught to them. Unfortunately, when those comprehending students are placed within a classroom where there are students that do not understand, there can be risks of those students becoming bored and disliking math. When students such as these finish work quickly, differentiated instruction can be used. Each student is different so therefore the teacher’s lessons, activities and forms of evaluation should be too. If a student is academically further within a math lesson, it is important that the student does not become bored. By making sure that this doesn’t happen with the help of a more complex worksheet or activity, the advanced students will stay engaged. Students who have difficulty in math, benefit from differentiated instruction due to his or her specific needs being met. There are three main learning styles that can be used when teaching. These three are visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning. By providing different styles of instruction for students, they gain the confidence to complete problems they never thought they would be able to. Visual learning and kinesthetic learning are two great ways to keep struggling students motivated during a lesson. It provides the students with hands-on activities that ensures that their attention is focused on what is being taught.
One last thing that is very important for teachers to do, is relate math to things the students have interest in. Jobs such as rollercoaster designers or game designers use mathematics every day. Students need to know how important mathematics really is, and if the students are provided with engaging and fun math lessons and activities, then they will stay motivated and want to learn.
In my classroom, I want to be able to provide my students with the ability to enjoy and understand math to their fullest capability. I will relate lessons to interests in order to keep the students motivated, and I will use differentiated instruction to enhance the learning of my students.