EDUC4105

In the reading I liked the explanation of the little things we take for granted like 97 pronounced like ‘9t7′, yet 37 isn’t ‘3t7′, but ‘thir t 7′. I also have a new favourite maths title pun: A symbol-minded approach to mathematics. Perfect.

It was good to read the ways that the topic of number could be broken down and presented in different ways to students. The historical background of the mathematical operating symbols used to manipulate numbers was also interesting and beneficial for students to be exposed to. The discussion of how different symbols are pronounced and what each means would be useful too. This is a good guide to see what to try to do with every topic we learn with a view to teach.