eric.ed.gov har udgivet: The study aimed to scrutinize the viewpoints of primary school teachers, students, and parents about homework in various parameters such as types, frequency, subject and functions of homework. In the study, the case study design based on the qualitative research method, was utilized. The participants comprised 32 teachers, 36 fourth-grade students and 28 parents from different primary schools in Erzurum, in the east of Turkey. The data were collected via semistructured interview forms, and were processed using the content analysis method. The findings of the study released that although all participant students, most teachers and parents said homework increased the academic success, a closer look in to their responses to different interview questions illustrated that all of the participant groups also had some negative opinions about the… Continue Reading →
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eric.ed.gov har udgivet: In today’s high-tech world, math and science matter. Of the 10 fastest growing occupations, eight are science, math or technology-related. Whatever a child wants to do–join the military, join the workforce, or go on to college–math and science skills will be important. Become part of the equation to help one’s child succeed now and in the future. Parents have the power to make a tremendous difference in their child’s success by staying informed and involved. This paper offers some ideas for how parents can help support math and science skills from elementary school through high school. Link til kilde
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eric.ed.gov har udgivet: This paper presents tips, activities, resources, and games that parents can use to help their children become more proficient in math. Some helpful tips offered are: (1) Be positive; (2) Play family games; (3) Avoid stereotypes; (4) Choose gifts that develop problem solving skills; (5) Expand your children’s horizons; (6) Buy or borrow library books; (7) Connect math learning to the real world; (8) Visit museums, libraries and community centers; (9) Talk with teachers and other school staff; and (10) Encourage your children to solve problems. Puzzles and Games to Solve Problems, Graph Complex Information, Math Resources from the U.S. Department of Education, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), and Activities for Elementary School Students are also included. (Contains 5 resources.) Link til kilde
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