Supervised Study in Mathematics and Science (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1922. Excerpt: ... LESSON I THE INSPIRATIONAL PREVIEW Purpose.--The purpose of such a lesson is to arouse in the child the will to learn, to awaken interest in the study of algebra, and to outline in a general way some of the things of interest which will be studied during the course. Need.--Coming from the grades with no very clear idea of what high school means and assigned to new subjects, the very names of which are often strange, it is no wonder that the young pupil is not only lacking in any particular interest in his new work, but may even have a natural antipathy toward it from the start, unless interest be aroused through this inspirational preview. It is important in meeting any class for the first time that the teacher get en rapport with the pupil as quickly as possible. It is well in place to give a simple talk on the history, practical value, and general content of the subject, --a sort of advertising or " selling" talk. The careful traveler will always plan his trip ahead in order that he may be prepared to note all the important and interesting things that may he in store for him; otherwise, many things would escape his attention. So the preview is a sort of bird's-eye view of the course, a cranking up of the pupil's interest, preparatory to a good start and a run. Method.--Simple language should be used. The class is composed of immature boys and girls to whom big words and phrases mean little; the talk should be more to the child than about the subject. The essential thing is to make the children feel at home, to arouse enthusiasm for the subject, and to make them look forward to their work in algebra with pleasure. When a strange word or important date is given, it will have more effect upon the class if it is written upon the blackboard at the time that i...