What is the main focus of the article? Summarize this in your own words

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The Assignment

For this assignment you will summarize the article from the Child Care journal FA 2009  “I Hate Math”    all09_math.pdf all09_math.pdf – Alternative Formats

(Click on the link to open the article- if you are unable to open the document, contact your instructor).

Summarize the article by answering the three questions listed below. Each question should have an answer that has a minimum of 5  sentences. Please make sure you read the statement on Plagiarism. Also, do not copy and paste the article- that is plagiarism.  Title must be included.

 

1.  What is the main focus of the article? Summarize this in your own words

2.  What are three ways teachers can change their mindset about disliking math? How can they “break the cycle?’ (choose 2 of the 4 to discuss)

3.  What strategies will you implement when trying to reframe teaching math in your classroom with the children?  What specifically will you do in your classroom to promote positive math experiences?  (your strategies for classroom implementation should come from the “vision in practice” sections).  Choose a minimum of 2 to discuss.

Grading Criteria

20 points – Three paragraphs are included, each paragraph has a minimum of five sentences

20 points – First paragraph summarizes the main focus of the article

30 points – Second paragraph summarizes three strategies from the article

30 points – Third paragraph gives specific strategies/ideas you will use when working with young children.

Points are deducted for errors in grammar and spelling.  Points are deducted for errors in grammar and spelling.  Also noted is clarity of the summary and students comprehension of the content.

Resources

Texas Child Care Journal FA 2009 Article link: “I Hate Math- What We Want Young Children NOT To Learn.”   fall09_math.pdf all09_math.pdf – Alternative Formats

Behavior Assessment (Anecdotal Record To ABC Analysis)

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Example of Anecdotal Record and ABC Analysis

Matt, a 4th grade student, seems to react in a negative manner toward his peers. During his reading class, he pushed another student and said a sarcastic remark to his teacher when he was instructed to get his reading homework out to pass toward the front of the class.

Follow This Case

During this reading class, Matt’s teacher requested that the special education teacher observe to assist her with figuring out why Matt seemed to be having difficulty. The special education teacher completed an anecdotal recording.

 

Anecdotal Recording of Matt’s Behaviors

Matt entered the classroom. He went to his desk and talked to the student sitting next to him. The student responded. When the teacher requested that the students prepare for their oral reading period, Matt continued talking with his peer. The peer asked Matt to leave him alone.

Matt continued talking to the student and the student replied “Leave me alone. Stop talking. We are going to get into trouble.” At this point, Matt shoved the student. Peer repeats request. The teacher instructed the students to hand in their reading questions that were assigned for homework.

 

The peer told Matt, “Pay attention. Get your homework out.” At this point, Matt replied, “I didn’t do the stupid homework.” The peer laughs.

Analysis of Anecdotal Records

Once the anecdotal recording is completed, the teacher analyzes the behavior to determine the sequence of the behaviors and the consequences for those behaviors.

Review the anecdotal recording on the previous slide. Determine the antecedents (what occurred before the behavior), the behaviors, and the consequences of the behaviors.

Write each in the following format:

Antecedents Behaviors Consequences

 

 

 

 

Antecedents Behaviors Consequences

 

 

 

Matt enters the room.

Matt talks to his peer.

The peer responds.

Teacher gives command.

Matt talks to his peer.

The peer responds.

Peer tells Matt to

stop.

Matt pushes peer.

 

 

The peer responds.

Peer tells Matt to get homework out.

Matt talks to peer.

The peer responds

(laughs).

First Amendment: Religion And Education

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You have a standard practice of displaying all student work in your classroom. Recently, you assigned students to write any essay and submit a pictorial depiction on the person they considered to be their hero. One of your students submitted an essay on Jesus and a drawing of the Last Supper.

In a 500-750-essay, discuss any legal issues regarding the grading of your student’s essay and whether you could display the student’s work. How does the First Amendment apply to this situation?

Include at least five references in your essay. At least three of the five references should cite U.S. Supreme Court cases.

What Are The Advantages Of A Four-Day Workweek?

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Scenario:

Some companies and municipalities are switching to a four-day workweek to reduce traffic congestion, air pollution, and stress for employees. Compressing the workweek into four 10 hour days sounds pretty good to you. You would much prefer having Friday free to schedule medical appointments and take care of family business, in addition to leisurely three-day weekends.

As a manager at skin essentials, a mineral-based skincare products and natural cosmetics company, you are convinced that the company’s 200 employees could switch to a four-day workweek with many resulting benefits. For one thing, they would save on gasoline and commute time. You know that many cities and companies have already implemented a four-day workweek with considerable success. You took a quick poll of immediate employees and managers and found that 80% thought that a four-day workweek was a thought that a four-day workweek was a good idea.