Final Exams (The Teaching of Math)

Northwestern Visayan Colleges
Kalibo, Aklan
FINAL EXAMINATION
EDUCATION 229
THE TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS
ERROL R. SOLIDARIOS MAEd-Mathematics March 24,

2019
1. What are the latest methods/ methodologies used in teaching

Mathematics. Give examples.
A team from NIE’s Learning Sciences Lab (LSL), led by Research Scientist
Sarah Davis, has been exploring how we can foster critical thinking and deep
understanding of math concepts with the support of highly collaborative
technologies. They are particularly interested in seeing how interactions between
the teacher and students change with the use of new technology. Sarah has
introduced the use of a program called NetLogo for teaching Math at SST. The use of
NetLogo enables teachers to transform Math classes into dynamic learning
platforms through networked classroom activities. The software is currently being
applied to graphing type activities. It also has the ability to produce real-time
synchronous feedback and interactions between teachers and their students. With
NetLogo, students can now generate their own graphs with ease and produce
immediate visual representations. It has simplified the process of computation, and
allowed students to focus on the mathematical explanations behind the calculation.
In addition, there is also an educational application called Plickers that can be

used in teaching Mathematics. Plickers is an assessment tool made by a teacher
who was looking for a quick and simple way to check student understanding. This
assessment tool allows teachers to collect on-the-spot formative assessment data
without the need to have students use devices or paper and pencil. Teachers can
use this tool with previous planning or on the go as needed. This tool provides
teachers with the data needed to inform their instruction. It provides students with
the opportunity to participate and engage in learning without feeling self-
conscious.” (Plickers.com) It’s a data collection tool that’s helpful for teachers and
fun for the students. Plickers is not just a fun online assessment tool for students
but it’s also fun and simple to use for teachers. Plickers allows you to check in on
student understanding. With the data collected you can inform your instruction for
a follow up class or in real time. Students stay engaged as they watch to see if their
card was scanned, and their answer displayed. The cards can either be bought
online or downloaded and printed. Students of all ages find Plickers fun and easy to
use. There are two views to see the data collected, Students mode and graph
mode. Students mode, shows all the students cards and names, and whether they
have answered or not. the graph view shows the way students answered. On both
views you have the option to show the correct answer. One of my favorite features
is that you can sign in to your account when planning your lesson or if at some point
during instruction you need immediate feedback, opening the app and adding a
question is hassle free.
2. Discuss a curriculum project you developed which generated high

motivation and engagement among your students. Tell us what the
project looked like and what resources you used to develop it.
Research shows that parent involvement can improve students’ behavior,

attendance, and achievement. Hence, in our school, I, with the help of my principal
has a reading program entitled PaMaNa which stands for Pamilyang Masayang
Nagbabasa. Its goals are to sustain the reading skills of our learners most especially
from Grade 1-3 who have still difficulty in recognizing letters and sounds with the
help of our dear parents. Moreover, the parents are set to have a one on one
tutoring on their children at school every quarter and they have to continue it at
home. Reading improves significantly when parents and children read together at
home. Reading aloud with a child contributes significantly to the child’s reading
abilities. Furthermore, the materials needed for this program are story books and
flash cards which can be borrowed from the teacher adviser. It is also helpful if
parents who have smartphones could be able to use educational videos in order to
hasten the reading skills of their child.
3. What sorts of assessment, both formal and informal, do you view as

being important indicators of successful performance for students
learning mathematics?
In assessing students’ mathematical performance through authentic

contexts, teacher must use examples considered to be meaningful for the students.
Authentic Assessment goes beyond simple recall of information to complex displays
of student ability to communicate, process, apply, and construct knowledge.
Examples of authentic assessments include performances which require students to
make analogies, explain, exemplify, and generalize information. They also include
exhibitions of student products that convey high levels of competence. True
authentic assessment must include student self-evaluation, using teacher in
assessing students‘ mathematical performance through authentic contexts, teacher
must use examples considered to be meaningful for the students.
Authentic assessment are vital due to the following reasons:

First, authentic assessments are direct measures. When students graduate,
we want them to be able to use the acquired knowledge and skills in the real world.
So, our assessments have to also tell us if students can apply what they have
learned in authentic situations.
Second, authentic assessments capture constructive nature of learning.

Research on learning have found that students need to construct their own meaning
of the world, using information they have gathered and were taught and their own
experiences with the world. Thus, assessments must also be asked to demonstrate
that students have accurately constructed meaning about what they have been
taught.
Third, authentic assessments integrate teaching, learning and assessment.

Authentic assessment encourages the integration of teaching, learning and
assessing In the authentic assessment model, the same authentic task used to
measure the students' ability to apply the knowledge or skills is used as a vehicle
for student learning.
Through authentic assessment, students demonstrate the knowledge, skills,

and material that they have learned. This practice measures how well a student can
apply or use what he or she knows, often in real-world situations. Research has
shown that authentic assessment provides a means to assess higher-order thinking
skills and helps teachers and principals support students in developing a deeper
understanding of content most especially in Mathematics.
4. What do you consider to be a major issue in public education today in

teaching mathematics?
Low numeracy skills is a present major issue in our public education in

teaching mathematics. Numeracy is defined as the ability to access, use and
interpret and communicate mathematical information and ideas, in order to
participate in and manage the mathematical demands of various situations in adult
years. To be numerate is to confidently, efficiently and effectively utilize
mathematics to meet the everyday demands of life.
Learners of today’s generation have the difficulty in performing simple and

basic numerical operations. Studies shows that the impact of poor numeracy could
lead to unemployment; social, emotional and behavioral difficulties; school
exclusions; truancy; and even crimes.
We are all required to be numerate to make best use of our potential and to
make an optimistic contribution to society. In our exceedingly technical world,
numeracy skills, in particular the ability to interpret data, are becoming increasingly
more significant and are hugely sought after by employers. An absence of
mathematical confidence and poor numeracy skills are obstructions to employment
as numeracy tests are increasingly becoming a routine part of the recruitment
process.
Numeracy is important for individuals to develop logical thinking and

reasoning strategies in their everyday activities. We need numeracy to solve
problems and make sense of numbers, time, patterns and shapes for activities like
cooking, reading receipts, reading instructions and even playing sport. Numeracy
helps people gain the fundamental skills necessary to achieve success in life.
Numeracy skills are crucial for accessing the broader curriculum because they are
used in many aspects of our lives.
5. What procedures do you use to evaluate student progress besides using

tests?
In my Grade 5 Mathematics class, aside from using summative and formative

assessment, I also employ authentic assessment. It is a form of assessment in
which learners are asked to perform real-world tasks that demonstrate meaningful
application or essential knowledge or skills.
For instance, I administer games which are related to my topic in order to

arouse the interest of my pupils. Moreover there are also simulation games through
the use of internet which supplements my lessons just like Tabula Digita and Manga
High to name a few.
Also, I administer stub system method. During my class discussions in Math, I

would ask a certain question. Whoever got a correct answer, he or she will be given
a stub. After they accumulate a certain number of stubs, they can exchange it to
their chosen learning material such as notebook (30 stubs), pencil (20 stubs),
ballpoint pen (25 stubs), sharpener (20 stubs), eraser (15 stubs) or pad paper (40
stubs)
In addition, I also let my pupils to do role playing based on the topic that I
have given to them. They really find it enjoying and they are very excited whenever
I asked them to do so. They will be graded based on the rubrics that I have
formulated.
Also, my 5th graders have their group reporting which will demonstrate their
cooperation and brain-storming prowess. There is a time limit so they have to finish
their group activity on time.
Also, I can assess their learning if they could produce a good output based on
the assigned project that I have given to them. For instance, if my topic in the 3 rd
quarter is about solid figures, they should be able to produce/make solid figures
such as prisms, cylinders, cone, etc. as their project on that quarter or grading
period.

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ERROL R. SOLIDARIOS MAEd-Mathematics March 24,

1. What are the latest methods/ methodologies used in teaching

In addition, there is also an educational application called Plickers that can be

2. Discuss a curriculum project you developed which generated high

Research shows that parent involvement can improve students’ behavior,

3. What sorts of assessment, both formal and informal, do you view as

In assessing students’ mathematical performance through authentic

Authentic assessment are vital due to the following reasons:

Second, authentic assessments capture constructive nature of learning.

Third, authentic assessments integrate teaching, learning and assessment.

Through authentic assessment, students demonstrate the knowledge, skills,

4. What do you consider to be a major issue in public education today in

Low numeracy skills is a present major issue in our public education in

Learners of today’s generation have the difficulty in performing simple and

Numeracy is important for individuals to develop logical thinking and

5. What procedures do you use to evaluate student progress besides using

In my Grade 5 Mathematics class, aside from using summative and formative

For instance, I administer games which are related to my topic in order to

Also, I administer stub system method. During my class discussions in Math, I

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