When I was in highschool I really struggled with Math. My teachers always used one method to teach math. They would stand in front of the class and teach from the overhead. I never would pay attention and my mind would wonder off as the teacher was lecturing. Our desks were in straight rows and facing the front of the room. She taught from the textbook and gave practice problems from the book. This method did nothing for my learning style. Not everyone learns the old fashioned way. In today's math class students are able to be reached in a variety of ways. We have various technologies that keep the students attention. I do not think my math teacher every did cooperative grouping learning where we could teach each other and share examples.
At Lilburn the teachers have a variety of methods for keeping the students attention. The students are able to interact in the classroom at various levels and this helps with comprehension. Most of the desks are arranged in groups. Students are given hands on manipulatives to work with. The textbook that is used can be accessed from home and it has a tutorial video that mirrors the lesson for that day. Also it has video interactive games for the students. They can take practice quizzes and complete practice problems. I wish this technology was available when I was a student in high school. Teachers today are able to reach the whole child with a series of strategies that help students to make connections with the lesson.
I completely agree with Mrs. Tate. I faced the same problem when I went to school and college in India. We learned every subject through teachers' lectures only. Also, we never worked in groups. As a math teacher, I enjoy teaching students through various effective resources.
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