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Previous Editions of the METSMaC Conference
  • METSMaC 2006 Conference: "Making Connections" [visit website]
  • METSMaC 2005 Conference: "Strategies for Effective Learning in the Middle East" [visit website]

Previous Editions of the METSMaC Conference Proceedings


METSMaC 2005 Proceedings

Cite as: Stewart, S. M. and Olearski, J. E. (Eds) (2005). Proceedings of the First Annual Conference for Middle East Teachers of Science, Mathematics and Computing. METSMaC: Abu Dhabi.
 

Pages Author/s Title (click title to download)
2-11 R. Karas The noble quest: Graduates who think mathematically
12-23 G. Anthony Effective learning strategies for mathematics education -
24-29 N. Schley The systematic design of learning
34-52 G. Ward Constructing an effective mathematics learning environment for ESL students -
53-59

C. Lai

Meeting the challenges of mathematics: Dyscalculia and math anxiety -

60-66 B. Yushau
& D. C. J. Wessel

Analysis of problem-solving in mathematics teaching and learning

67-73 M. El-Gebeily
& B. Yushau
Algebraic manipulations of polynomials using MS Excel
74-81 A. Ayari,
M. A. Ayari
& S. Ayari

Coding and decoding messages with Maple

82-89 K. Khalil
& M. Odeh

e-Math test bank

90-98 M. H. Rahim Using concrete and semi-concrete modelling: Justification and explanation in teaching mathematics in a classroom-community-based learning environment
100-106 A. S. Al-Hammadi
& R. H. Milne

The role of mathematics and physics in engineering degrees

107-120 H. S. Dhindsa Burning in a closed environment: Science teachers' conceptions
121-133 S. M. Stewart Some simple physics demonstration experiments
134-146 B. C-S. Yong Secondary science students' perceptions of learning environment and its association with achievement in biology
147-149 W. Riego An effective approach to online physics by incorporating home-based experiments
150-155 P. Rostron

Combustion: A collection of lecture demonstrations

156-168 A. A. Baimba,
K. Agyeman
& D. P. Brown
Enhancing teachers' proficiency for better teaching and learning of physics at secondary level
170-176 R. W. Y. Habash,
C. Suurtaam,
H. T. Alhafid,
M. C. E. Yagoub,
K. Kara
& G. Ibrahim
Online learning resource: A Canadian case study that may suit the Middle East
177-186 M. V. N. M. R. Kumar
& V. S. Mallela
Multimedia-based effective learning strategies: A case study
187-197 R. Al-Sayyed
& K. Khalil
MS Access inquiry lesson: A classroom research project -
198-203

F. G. Hayati
& A. N. Ali

Information technology in engineering education

204-218 V. Stevens Online webcast: Computer-mediated communications tools used with teachers and students in virtual communities of practice
219-226 T. Ranginya
& P. McKenzie
Integrating critical cognitive skills in the IT curriculum of the first year developmental programme of UAE University: Issues, experiences and challenges
228-233 N. Schley Tips and techniques for designing learning assessments and activities
234-240 F. Benyahia Enabling students to cope with information overload: The mind map technique in secondary and higher education
241-246 M. Odeh Not to extinguish the creative spark in our students

 



METSMaC 2006 Proceedings

Cite as: Stewart, S. M., Olearski, J. E. and Thompson, D. (Eds) (2006). Proceedings of the Second Annual Conference for Middle East Teachers of Science, Mathematics and Computing. METSMaC: Abu Dhabi
 

Pages Author/s                       Title (click title to download)
3-28 J. Confrey
& A. Maloney
From constructivism to modelling
29-38 D. Marsh English as medium of instruction in the new global linguistic order: Global characteristics, local consequences
43-51 B. Yushau,
M. H. Omar
& H. Al-Attas
The effects of preparatory year courses on students' performance in first calculus courses at university: The case of KFUPM
53-58 L. L. Raj Using the computer algebra system DERIVE to investigate solutions of differential equations
59-63 M. El-Gebeily
& B. Yushau
Numerical integration using MS Excel
65-73 G. Ward Improving teaching and learning in science and mathematics
75-85 P. Hyland A case study of online assessment for basic mathematics to motivate learners and enhance learning
87-94 J. V. M. Corbeil

Characteristics of appropriate use of technology in teaching -

95-101 A. Umar,
B. Yushau
& B. M. Ghandi
Patterns in convolutions of two series
103-109 B. Benhammouda Algorithmically generated mathematics course material
111-122 A. Kharab A finite difference solution to a solute transport problem using a spreadsheet program
123-129 A. Dendane Exploring topics in mathematics using computer software
131-134 F. K. Al Rawahi,
S. A. Khan
& A. Huq
Microsoft Excel in the mathematics classroom: A case study
135-142 F. G. Hayati
& A. N. Ali
Mathematics for electrical engineering programmes: An engineering perspective
145-156 M. Z. H. Ismail
& B. C.-S. Yong
The effect of ICT on students' achievement in biology
157-160 M. Benkraouda Using the peer instruction method in teaching general physics with Blackboard as a tool
161-165 I. Nurgaliev

Universe of knowledge and knowledge of universe

167-174 P. Rostron A matrix method of deriving risk assessment for educational chemistry laboratory sessions
175-188 H. S. Dhindsa
& S. H. Emran
Use of the interactive whiteboard in constructivist teaching for higher student achievement
189-204 S. M. Stewart
& M. P. Dirks
Blow a surprise and twenty-five other simple physics demonstrations
207-212 M. Nystedt

Using S5 for presentations: A credible alternative to PowerPoint?

213-220 D. Liutkus Integrating curriculum in an interactive multimedia environment
221-230

D. Bellout,
H. Harbi
& K. Hamdan

Bootstrap and other methods to measure learning in UAE universities and higher colleges

231-242 S. Abu-Rmaileh
& K. Hamdan
Improving student performance using LanSchool broadcast
245-252 F. Sanaa An innovative, constructivist approach to encourage more independent learning in and out of the classroom
253-260 B. Leanderson It's not just about different chromosomes: On the differentiation of learning styles between males and females and implications for improving teacher protocols

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