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Cerval-Pena, Eligio – Mathematics Teaching Incorporating Micromath, 2006
In this article, the author describes his experiences when he decided to teach university-level mathematics to Year 8. Handling a particularly able class who had investigated the isoperimetric problem, he was confident that the class was more than up to the challenge and adequately motivated. Using a Powerpoint, he delivered the lessons to the…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Mathematics Instruction, Grade 8, Teaching Methods
Chantland, Gloria Cosgrove – Today's Education, 1979
An eighth-grade English teacher tells how her own love of reading affected her class' motivation. (LH)
Descriptors: Grade 8, Independent Reading, Student Motivation, Student Teacher Relationship
Cheek, Jimmy G.; And Others – Agricultural Education Magazine, 1985
This theme issue covering elementary and prevocational programs examines agriculture education in elementary and middle schools, motivational activities for exploratory agriculture, utilizing the Food for America program, benefits of the Food for America program, elementary agriculture education curriculum, and vocational agriculture for seventh…
Descriptors: Agricultural Education, Curriculum Development, Discovery Learning, Elementary Education
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Pearson, Bethyl; Berghoff, Cathy – TESOL Journal, 1996
Discusses how the appropriate interweaving of assessment and teaching encourages students to participate actively in their own learning. The article describes one teacher's efforts to enhance the proficiency of the English language-math learners in her class by encouraging the students to work toward an exhibition of student-built models of famous…
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Class Activities, Elementary School Students, English (Second Language)