Sentences with phrase «more mathematical content»
Mark Bedlow, from the OCR exam board, said content in sciences had been changed to «address some of the demands» made by universities, which wanted «more mathematical content».
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Here the more universal concept shows itself also the more rich in content; whoever has it can deduce from it all the mathematical relations which concern the special problems, while on the other hand, he takes these problems not as isolated but as in continuous connection with each other, thus in their deeper systematic connections.
But the harder and the more you work on mathematical content, the better you will get.
I do this the more gladly as there is a certain danger that the — unfortunately — rather complicated mathematical form of the theory threatens to overshadows its simple (and natural) physical content.
But here, from the mouth of a mathematical physicist, comes a similar message supporting the need for a more blended pathway through our content areas.
Techniques include strategies such as: developing strong mathematical content knowledge and positive attitudes towards mathematics; encouraging their students to use critical thinking and active learning; placing more emphasis on understanding rather than rules and procedures; using concrete materials and technology; and providing support and encouragement for all students.
A written survey component of this study will build on a similar study conducted in 2005 — 06 (Hill, 2007), allowing for the comparison of teachers» curriculum use and content knowledge — and more specifically, their mathematical knowledge for teaching (MKT)-- across time periods.
The three principal elements of the Protocol stress that Mathematics is more than covering content, that if we design tasks well, everyone can be part of a rich mathematical experience, and that classrooms are learning environments focused on developing deep understanding.
Analysis of the professional development sessions revealed the need for more professional development focused on enhancing teachers» ability to connect mathematical ideas using technology and on their pedagogical and content skills to work with multiple representations of mathematical ideas.