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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