Finding Quadratic Equations for Real-Life Situations

1996 ◽  
Vol 89 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-157
Author(s):  
Theodor Korithoski
Keyword(s):  
Real Life ◽  
Quadratic Equations ◽  
Integrate Technology ◽  
Algebra Class

What simple techniques are available to integrate technology and real-life mathematics into an algebra class? What useful tools can assist teachers in this task?

scholarly journals Optimizing Legal Education through Technology-Driven Pedagogy

2021 ◽  
pp. 48-53
Author(s):  
Jowi Tsidkenu P. Cruz ◽  
◽  
Jowi Jireh P. Cruz ◽  
Jocelyn P. Cruz ◽  
Jowi Rapha P. Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Academic Dishonesty ◽  
Digital Literacy ◽  
Legal Education ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Pedagogical Tools ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Social Media Platforms ◽  
Integrate Technology ◽  
The Law ◽  
21St Century Learners

Legal Education has its own realm of pedagogy that for quite some time have remained to be resistant to change. However, with the advent of an exponentially improving technology, it cannot be denied that a certain degree of transformation to legal education has been adapted by law schools. While the benefits are arguably evident, the extent and effectivity of these pedagogical tools have remained to be murky. This paper provides a brief overview on legal education and how technology pressures it to transform. It discusses how legal academics adapt to the changing need of times and how technology has become useful in furthering the potential of legal education. Many academicians who employ the use of technology realize its potential from the natural desire of 21st century learners to increase interaction over social media platforms and their unparalleled improvement in terms of digital literacy. The effect of using this however was noted to be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it was able to be a reliable support in teaching the law to students. At the same time, it presents several problems including academic dishonesty, loss of focus, misinformation, and passive learning. An increasing gap between web-connected learners versus those who are not is also stressed. In conclusion, the need to effectively integrate technology to legal education is key to making lawyers who are more prepared to real life applications. The attempt to integrate technology, when effectively done, will be beneficial to learners of the law.

Sharing Teaching Ideas: If the Product of Two Numbers Is Zero…

1994 ◽  
Vol 87 (2) ◽  
pp. 89
Author(s):  
Richard Forringer
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
First Year ◽  
The Real ◽  
Quadratic Equations ◽  
Knowing That ◽  
Way Of Knowing ◽  
Factoring Polynomials ◽  
To Come ◽  
Teaching Ideas ◽  
Algebra Class

My first-year-algebra class has just finished the topic of factoring polynomials. The groundwork has been laid for problem solving with quadratic equations, one of the real eye-openers in the course. I look forward to teaching this topic with the excitement and anticipation of knowing what is to come. My students sense my excitement but do not fully understand it and have not experienced it for themselves. As Confucius once observed, “Everything has its beauty, but not everyone sees it!” Many students have no way of knowing that this part of algebra is incredibly significant. A short, simple statement, “If the product of two numbers is zero, then one of those numbers must be zero,” seems too easy, too self-evident, and too obvious to be so important!

But What if it Doesn't Factor?

1973 ◽  
Vol 66 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-157
Author(s):  
Larew M. Collister ◽  
Thomas R. McCabe
Keyword(s):  
Student Teacher ◽  
Young Student ◽  
Elementary Algebra ◽  
Quadratic Equations ◽  
Algebra Class

A young student teacher was presenting a lesson in the solving of quadratic equations in an elementary algebra class. In the introductory exercises every quadratic expression factored into two binomials with integral coefficients; the student teacher proceeded to set each factor equal to zero and solve for values of the variable.

Tips for Beginners: An Impromptu Discovery Lesson in Algebra

1964 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
pp. 415-416
Author(s):  
Henry D. Snyder
Keyword(s):  
Lesson Plan ◽  
Quadratic Functions ◽  
Class Session ◽  
Quadratic Equations ◽  
Quadratic Inequalities ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Algebra Class

In a study of quadratic equations and quadratic functions, my second-year algebra class embarked on a discovery lesson which turned out to be the most successful class session I have ever had. The lesson plan called for a consideration of quadratic inequalities and their solutions, but we began as usual by discussing the homework of the previous day.

Learning With Laptops

2011 ◽  
pp. 541-549
Author(s):  
Ian Kennedy ◽  
Lorna Uden
Keyword(s):  
Real Life ◽  
Traditional Classroom ◽  
Community Of Learners ◽  
Cognitive Tools ◽  
Constructivist Approach ◽  
Teachers And Students ◽  
Learn By Doing ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Integrate Technology ◽  
Technology In Schools

Rogoff (1994) believes that technology can act as a catalyst influencing change from a traditional classroom to an environment of community of learners. One way to successfully integrate technology in schools is to use a constructivist approach. Here the environment provides facilities for students to learn by doing, to work with others, and to have authentic experiences, motivating learning and making it relevant. Technology provides cognitive tools for students as they make sense of the information gathered, allowing experts, teachers, and students to communicate their thoughts and interests in the subject matter and simulating real-life situations and problems. Laptops can hinder or help children. The software has to be well-designed for the purpose f “teaching the child to learn”.

Parabolic Sound Reflectors–History and Modeling

2019 ◽  
Vol 112 (5) ◽  
pp. 330-337
Author(s):  
Elaine M. Purvinis ◽  
Joshua B. Fagan
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Modeling ◽  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Conceptual Basis ◽  
Time Intervals ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Quadratic Equations ◽  
Novel Approach ◽  
Life Challenges ◽  
Second Year

In first- and second-year algebra classrooms, the all-too-familiar whine of “when are we ever going to use this in real life?” challenges mathematics teachers to find new, engaging ways to present mathematical concepts. The introduction of quadratic equations is typically modeled by describing the motion of a moving object with respect to time, and typical lessons include uninspiring textbook practice problems that portray dropping or shooting objects from given distances or at particular time intervals. For a novel approach to exploring quadratics, we chose to step outside the classroom to look at some phenomena in the field of acoustics. Our activity incorporates mathematical modeling to provide a multirepresentational view of the math behind the physics and to provide a conceptual basis for analyzing and understanding a real-world quadratic situation.

A peek in the micro-sized world: a review of design principles, engineering tools, and applications of engineered microbial community

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 399-409
Author(s):  
Baizhen Gao ◽  
Rushant Sabnis ◽  
Tommaso Costantini ◽  
Robert Jinkerson ◽  
Qing Sun
Keyword(s):  
Microbial Community ◽  
Microbial Communities ◽  
Environmental Remediation ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Microbial Interactions ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
New Gene ◽  
Global Biogeochemical Cycles ◽  
Synthetic Microbial Communities

Microbial communities drive diverse processes that impact nearly everything on this planet, from global biogeochemical cycles to human health. Harnessing the power of these microorganisms could provide solutions to many of the challenges that face society. However, naturally occurring microbial communities are not optimized for anthropogenic use. An emerging area of research is focusing on engineering synthetic microbial communities to carry out predefined functions. Microbial community engineers are applying design principles like top-down and bottom-up approaches to create synthetic microbial communities having a myriad of real-life applications in health care, disease prevention, and environmental remediation. Multiple genetic engineering tools and delivery approaches can be used to ‘knock-in' new gene functions into microbial communities. A systematic study of the microbial interactions, community assembling principles, and engineering tools are necessary for us to understand the microbial community and to better utilize them. Continued analysis and effort are required to further the current and potential applications of synthetic microbial communities.

The Speech-Language Pathologist in the Public Schools: Preparation for Real Life Practices From the Perspective of a Speech-Language Pathology Program Coordinator

2010 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-65
Author(s):  
Francine Wenhardt
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
School Setting ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Effective School ◽  
Program Coordinator ◽  
Educational Preparation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Speech Language Pathologist ◽  
New Graduate ◽  
Language Pathology

Abstract The speech-language pathologist (SLP) working in the public schools has a wide variety of tasks. Educational preparation is not all that is needed to be an effective school-based SLP. As a SLP currently working in the capacity of a program coordinator, the author describes the skills required to fulfill the job requirements and responsibilities of the SLP in the school setting and advises the new graduate regarding the interview process and beginning a career in the public schools.

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