The Problem of the Poorly Prepared Mathematics Teacher in Our Secondary Schools

1934 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 79-81
Author(s):  
Lester Dawson
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Mathematics Teacher ◽  
College Freshmen ◽  
The Subject

So large a percentage of college freshmen who have taken all the mathematics the high school has to offer are poorly prepared to continue mathematics that one is moved to ask: “Why not demand well prepared mathematics teachers, if the subject is important enough to be taught?”

Thanks from the Editorial Panel

2018 ◽  
Vol 111 (7) ◽  
pp. 558-559
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Mathematics Teacher ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
High School Mathematics ◽  
College And University ◽  
Mathematics Educators ◽  
High School Mathematics Teachers

The success of Mathematics Teacher is very much dependent on the volunteer efforts of many mathematics educators. Those who serve as department editors, manuscript referees, and publications and courseware reviewers include high school mathematics teachers, curriculum designers, college and university mathematicians, and teacher educators. Their contributions are deeply appreciated.

Elective Courses in Mathematics for Secondary Schools

1921 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 161-170
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
General Character ◽  
Educational Value ◽  
Intrinsic Interest ◽  
Minimum Requirement ◽  
Elective Courses ◽  
The Subject

The Committee has elsewhere expressed its judgment that in the seventh eighth and ninth grades mathematics should be a required subject. In the tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades, however, the extent to which election of subjects is permitted will depend on so many factors of a general character that it seems unnecessary and inexpedient for the present Committee to urge a positive requirement beyond the minimum one for the seventh, eighth and ninth grades. The subject mnst, like others, stand or fall on its intrinsic merit or on the estimate of such merit by the authorities responsible at a given time and place. The Committee believes, nevertheless, that every standard high school should not merely offer courses in mathentatics for the tenth, eleventh and twelfth grades, but should encourage a large proportion of the pupils in its general courses to take some or all of these courses. Apart from the intrinsic interest and great educational value of the study of mathematics, it will in general be necessary for those preparing to enter college or to engage in the numerous occupations involving the use of mathematics to do work beyond the minimum requirement.

scholarly journals PENINGKATAN KEMAMPUAN GURU MATEMATIKA DALAM PROSES PEMBELAJARAN MELALUI SUPERVISI KELAS DI MADRASAH BINAAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maisyarah Maisyarah
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Mathematics Teacher ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Mathematical Ability ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Mathematical Abilities ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive ◽  
Academic Year

Kemampuan matematis yang baik oleh guru matematika tentu akan berimplikasi terhadap kemampuan matematis peserta didiknya. Kemampuan matematis merupakan kemampuan dalam pemahaman, penalaran, koneksi, pemecahan masalah dan komunikasi dalam matematika. Hasil supervisi kelas terhadap guru matematika dalam proses pembelajaran utamanya di kegiatan inti diperoleh 85,71% dengan kualifikasi cukup. Hal demikian tentu masih jauh dari yang diharapkan oleh pengawas pembinanya. Salah satu alternatif usaha yang dilakukan dengan bimbingan berkelanjutan yang implementasi perkembangannya dicermati melalui supervisi kelas oleh pengawas madrasah. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan guru matematika dalam proses pembelajaran dan kemampuan matematis guru matematika tersebut. Penelitian ini dirancang menggunakan PTS/PTKp dengan 2 siklus. Dilaksanakan pada Semester Genap Tahun Pelajaran 2018/2019. Subjek penelitian adalah guru matematika. Objek penelitian, yaitu proses pembelajaran dan kemampuan matematis guru matematika. Teknik pengumpulan data melalui wawancara, diskusi, observasi (supervisi kelas), dan tes. Teknik analisis data menggunakan statistika deskriptif dan deskriptif kuantitatif. Hasil penelitian: (1) proses pembelajaran pada Siklus I, nilai 70 dengan kualifikasi cukup, dilanjutkan ke Siklus II, nilai 85 dengan kualifikasi baik; (2) kemampuan matematis guru matematika pada Siklus I nilai 68 dengan kualifikasi cukup menjadi 89 pada Siklus II dengan kualifikasi baik sekali. Peningkatan kemampuan guru matematika dalam proses pembelajaran sejalan dengan peningkatan kemampuan matematisnya. Kata Kunci: Kemampuan Matematis, Proses Pembelajaran, Supervisi Kelas Abstract: A good mathematical ability by mathematics teachers will certainly have implications for the mathematical abilities of their students. Mathematical ability is the ability in understanding, reasoning, connecting, solving problem and communicating in mathematics. The results of classroom supervision of mathematics teachers in the main learning process in core activities were obtained 85.71% with sufficient qualifications. This is certainly still far from what is expected by the supervisor. One alternative effort that can be carried out is ongoing guidance in which the development observed through classroom supervision by the madrasah supervisor. This study aims to improve the ability of mathematics teachers in the learning process and mathematical abilities of the mathematics teacher. This research was designed using PTS / PTKp with 2 cycles. Held in the even semester Academic Year 2018/2019. The subject of the research is the mathematics teacher. The objects of research are the learning process and mathematical ability of mathematics teachers. Data collection techniques through interviews, discussions, observations (class supervision), and tests. Data analysis techniques used are descriptive statistics and quantitative descriptive. The results of the study: (1) learning process in Cycle I, 70 with sufficient qualifications, continued to Cycle II, 85 with good qualifications; (2) mathematical ability of mathematics teachers in Cycle I is 68 with sufficient qualifications to be 89 in Cycle II with very good qualifications. Increasing the ability of mathematics teachers in the learning process is in line with the improvement of their mathematical abilities. Keywords: Mathematical Ability, Learning Process, Class Supervision

Modern Tendencies in the Teaching of Algebra

1909 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 94-104
Author(s):  
N. J. Lennes
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Colleges And Universities ◽  
First Year ◽  
The Subject

One of the most obvious facts about mathematics in our secondary schools is a very general dissatisfaction which is expressed on all sides. There is an alarming number of failures, especially in the first year of the high school, which argues that the pupils do not find the subject suited to their tastes and capacities. Instructors in the colleges and universities rarely miss an opportunity for declaring that their students came poorly prepared. The programs of teachers' meetings and the tables of contents of pedagogical journals are teeming with titles which assume that something is wrong.

Thanks from the Editorial Panel

2019 ◽  
Vol 112 (7) ◽  
pp. 558-559
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Mathematics Teacher ◽  
Teacher Educators ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
High School Mathematics ◽  
College And University ◽  
Mathematics Educators ◽  
High School Mathematics Teachers

The success of Mathematics Teacher is very much dependent on the volunteer efforts of many mathematics educators. Those who serve as department editors, manuscript referees, and publications and courseware reviewers include high school mathematics teachers, curriculum designers, college and university mathematicians, and teacher educators. Their contributions are deeply appreciated.

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Fourteenth Annual Meeting

1933 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-56
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Schools ◽  
Board Of Directors ◽  
Annual Meeting ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Mathematics Teacher ◽  
National Council ◽  
National Organization ◽  
Teaching Of Mathematics ◽  
Stimulation Of

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is a national organization of mathematics teachers in elementary and secondary schools. Its purpose is the promotion and stimulation of better teaching of mathematics. The National Council operates chiefly through three divisions of its organization; namely, The Mathematics Teacher, The Year Book, and the annual meeting of its members and board of directors.

A Proposal to Address the Shortage of Highly Qualified Mathematics Teachers

2005 ◽  
Vol 98 (7) ◽  
pp. 456-458
Author(s):  
Clyde A. Paul
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Mathematics Teacher ◽  
Highly Qualified Teachers ◽  
Highly Qualified ◽  
Short Term ◽  
School Students ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Qualified Teachers

Available research supports a belief that a highquality mathematics education for high school students cannot be accomplished unless a highly qualified mathematics teacher is in the classroom. In the January 2004 issue of the Mathematics Teacher, Robert Reys addressed the shortage of highly qualified teachers. In the February 2004 issue Robert and Barbara Reys provided a summary of the work they are leading in Missouri to recruit persons who have the potential to become highly qualified teachers of mathematics. I have assisted them in that work. The undertaking is important and, as they report, appears to be achieving some short-term success. I believe that the national shortage of high-quality mathematics teachers will not be significantly alleviated, however, until we focus our major effort on the retention side of the issue.

Call for Manuscripts: “Statistics”

1997 ◽  
Vol 90 (9) ◽  
pp. 702
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Mathematics Teacher ◽  
Classroom Practice ◽  
School Curriculum ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
High School Curriculum ◽  
Practicing Teachers ◽  
Assessment And Evaluation ◽  
The Subject

Mathematics teachers are aware of a recent explosion of interest in statistics and its role in the high school curriculum. In fall 1999, an issue of the Mathematics Teacher will focus on statistics, and the Editorial Panel is seeking manuscripts for this focus issue. The special issue will examine many aspects of the subject of statistics, including classroom practice and curriculum, applications, assessment and evaluation; and professional development. Because many readers of the Mathematics Teacher are practicing teachers, the Panel encourages articles that describe actual classroom experiences or activities, as well as those that explore some important statistical concepts.

Cooperative Learning in Mathematics Teacher Education

1999 ◽  
Vol 92 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Alice F. Artzt
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Teacher Education ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Mathematics Teacher ◽  
Mathematics Teacher Education ◽  
School Mathematics ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
High School Mathematics

How a cooperative–learning activity was used in a college mathematics–teacher–education course to enable preservice and in–service middle and high school mathematics teachers to experience, learn about, and reflect on the intricacies, complexities, and values of effective cooperative–learning strategies.

scholarly journals Developing the administrative creativity of high school leaders in Khamis Mushait governorate in the light of creative leadership

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (15) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanan Safar Al Shahrani
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Secondary Schools ◽  
School Leaders ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Important Research ◽  
Analytical Methodology ◽  
Creative Leadership ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Strongly Agree

The aim of this research was to clarify the importance of administrative creativity and creative leadership in secondary schools, to identify the reality of creative management in secondary schools and to the interrelationship between creative leadership and administrative creativity, and also to contribute to the study of obstacles and obstacles that limit administrative achievement in Khamis Mushait governorate, The research was based on descriptive analytical methodology for its relevance to the subject of research and research objectives in light of the nature of the research problem and the type of variables.  Based on the nature of the data to be collected, and the methodology used in the research, the researcher used the questionnaire. The most important research results related to the characteristics of the research community: 86 of the research members represented 86.9% of the total members of the research community. The results showed that (45) members of the research community (45.5%) of the total members of the research community, the number of years of experience (from 10 years to less than 15 years).  The results also showed that members of the research community strongly agree with the reality of administrative creativity in the leadership of secondary schools in Khamis Mushait governorate in the light of creative leadership. This axis included nine terms. It was found that members of the research community are very much in agreement with five phrases related to reality Administrative creativity in high school leaders.

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