EDU431 METHODS OF TEACHING

MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE IN THE

PRIMARY/JUNIOR GRADES

Required reading A: Analysis and Reflection.

Title:
New Approach to Teaching Math, Science Spurs Gain
CITATION: New Approach to Teaching Math, Science Spurs Gains. (2016, January
23). Retrieved from
http://www.educationworld.com/a_issues/chat/chat154.shtml
ABSTRACT:

ANALYSIS/REFLECTION:

Instructing teachers to use

computational math and
science in their lessons has led
to marked student
improvement in two New York
districts. Dr. Osman Yasar,
director of the institute that
trains teachers in this
approach, explains
why. Included: Tips for using
computational math and
science in the classroom.

It is interesting to discuss the possible ways of

integrating subjects, particularly, math and
science. Some educators may believe that the
integration of subjects is pointless and
unproductive, whereas other educators may
believe that the integration of subjects can be
helpful and beneficial for students as well as
themselves. Education is always changing as new
ideas form and as new technology is introduced.
Having math and science integrated into the
curriculum as a whole can offer combined
education that can benefit students as they
progress each school year, and furthermore into
the future when they have careers. If a teacher
can teach effectively, then students will be able
to gain concrete experiences that are important
to their development.
The article titled New Approach to Teaching Math,
Science Spurs Gains is definitely on board with
the integration of math and science in education
because they claim it to be effective. I agree to
an extent. In my opinion math and science carry
similar attributes that can co-exist with each
other when teaching students. These attributes
include the following: collecting, recording, and
organizing data, classifying, communicating,
graphing, observing, and predicting/estimating.
Ultimately, science and math can be brought
together successfully IF school boards, and
teachers understand the relationship between the
two, and if they can productively implement
lessons that students can participate in (handson) and learn from (stimulate interest). By
introducing activities with stories, questions, or

demonstrations that allow for students to make

connections based on their own experiences
assists in helping with the integration of math and
science since it makes more it personal (for
students in elementary school). The main goal is
to have the students gain knowledge and
understanding about what you are teaching.