Socratic method of teaching Math
I just loved the example of teaching elementary students binary arithmetic only by asking them questions!! It reminded me of an article I read several months ago that indicated students in Japan excell in math - perhaps it is because math in Japan is taught in language, not by numbers. Perhaps the Socratic method- Japan style?
I agree! I was laughing at all the answers but amazed at how much better I was able to understand it. Why wasn't I taught that when I was in school? Fabulous example!
HI Jerry - Thanks for finding it - Fascinating! I especially enjoyed the demonstration questioning at the end of the article. Susan
Thanks so much Jerry! Susan
Sorry with the above post listing only the link included in the 103 course.The article on the Japan method I will try to find again....I did not save it, but did make a copy. I will try to find it and share it.
Susan,
In reply to your request,
http://www.garlikov.com/Soc_Meth.html
the link is included at the end of the Unit 2 section - Socratic method of asking questions...discusses using questions in a math exercise with elementary students.
HI Jerry - Thanks for your post! I would love to read that article, would you possibly remember where you saw it? Best wishes- Susan
