I did a semester project on how math is taught in Japan.
The teacher discusses the problem, but not the solution. Students work for a few minutes, then 2 volunteer and they tell their classmates as much as they worked out.
Then the teacher fills in any missing bits.
It's SO much more social and engaging than the American system. At the time, the top 5 countries for 9th grade math scores were all Asian countries. They are light years ahead of American schools.
I feel stupid now
99range70def 2 years ago
I did a semester project on how math is taught in Japan.
The teacher discusses the problem, but not the solution. Students work for a few minutes, then 2 volunteer and they tell their classmates as much as they worked out.
Then the teacher fills in any missing bits.
It's SO much more social and engaging than the American system. At the time, the top 5 countries for 9th grade math scores were all Asian countries. They are light years ahead of American schools.
AppleSouffle 2 years ago