Chapter 11

Three things I learned about this chapter were:

1. "U.S. elementary students perform well in math compared to other nations." However, the further they progress in math the worse they perform.

2. Different types of technology are helpful to student learning, such as, "Python" which "can provide students with a means of learning to write computer code for the purpose of problem solving." So, essentially, students who use this type of technology get a better understanding of how to work through problems, which gives them the patience and practice to do better in math.

3."The National Committee on Science Education Standards and Assessment has stated that 'school science education must reflect science as it is practiced," and "can use modes of reasoning of scientific inquiry." Basically, this committe is looking to have science teachers teach students practical science and how to be deductive with their reasoning towards the world. It's a hands on approach that has a real world application to it.



Two things I would use or could use if I was a math/science teacher are:
1. "Virtual manipulatives" would be helpful as a math teacher because students would be able to recreate real world activities and get practice problem solving.
2."Go North!" would be a fun tool to use if I was a science teacher. The students would be able to explore the world and collaborate together during the unit.

One Question I have about this chapter is:
Are students as productive in math/science with the help of technology rather than a real world hands on approach?