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Dan’s Reading Notes on Krantz
For your consideration; Dan’s reading notes on Krantz’s How to Teach Mathematics (PDF): Krantz-Notes-Public
Student Expectations; CUNY Remediation Changes; Biology Supplements
Discussing: Steven G. Krantz, How to Teach Mathematics, Chapters 4-6 Attending: Daniel, Kristin, Tian Points: Students being surprised at learning any new skill in a college math class (after many years of algebra review). Complaints/grievances. Students being accustomed to scaling/extra credit to make sure they pass (instead of rigorous standards & hard work). History of […]
Tracking Math; Outreach Ideas; Exercise Ideas; Takeaways
Discussing: Steven G. Krantz, How to Teach Mathematics, Chapters 3-4 Attending: Daniel, Patrick, Kristen, Aleksandr, Deborah, Eva, Tian (and Sara K.) Points: What else can this group do to move forward with better math teaching at KCC? STEM Vision Committee — team up with them Run a pilot somehow using new strategies to teach math, […]
K-12 Preparation; Cultural Study Habits; General Principles at Start or End?
Discussing: Steven G. Krantz, How to Teach Mathematics, Chapters 1-3 Attending: Aleksandr Gorbenko, Patrick Lloyd, Daniel Collins, Kristin Polizotto, Tian Cai, Deborah Berhanu Points: Question: What did you agree or disagree with? Moore Method: Surely inappropriate for our students. Question: Why are KCC students unprepared? K-12 prep as a problem for KCC students. Math anxiety […]
Prerequisite Challenges; Testing and Time; K-3 Experience
Discussing: Steven G. Krantz, How to Teach Mathematics, Preface Attending: Daniel Collins, Emral Devany Points: (1) Prerequisite Challenges Started with an overview of the book, as some people were just being informed/picking it up today. In future sessions we’ll plan to cover the main chapters, and try to find ways to attract more attendees. Discussed […]
Fall 2016 Info: How to Teach Mathematics
Fall 2016 Book: Stephen G. Krantz, How to Teach Mathematics (3rd Ed.), published by the AMS (American Mathematical Society), 2015. This an update from earlier editions published in 1993 and 1999. Book Availability: KCTL has a supply of books for our fall reading. If you can commit to joining at least two of our fall […]
