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METSMaC 2007 Conference Proceedings
 

Cite as: Stewart, S. M., Olearski, J. E., Rodgers, P., Thompson, D. and Hayes, E. A. (Eds) (2007). Proceedings of the Third Annual Conference for Middle East Teachers of Science, Mathematics and Computing. METSMaC: Abu Dhabi.
 

Pages Author/s Title (click title to download)
v-vii   Table of Contents
viii-ix   Preface
3-12 D. Butler

What can technology add to mathematics and science teaching?

13-27 D. O. Tall 

Teachers as mentors to encourage both power and simplicity in active mathematical learning

29-44 N. Reid

A scientific approach to the teaching of the sciences: What do we know about how students learn in the sciences and how students learn in the sciences and how can we make our teaching match this to maximise performance?

49-55 B. Yushau

The effect of learning styles in learning mathematics with technology

57-61 J.B. Nair, J. Mani and P. Radhakrishnan College algebra: A course in need of improvement
63-68

F. K. Al Rawahi, A. S. Al Aamri and A. Huq

Numerical solution of differential equations using Excel
69-75 T. Srinivasan

An investigative and activity-based approach to mathematics teaching

77-87 N. Fahnestock

Study on interactive software in mathematics Classroom

89-99 

D. Moran, E. Durham and H. Owen

From disorientation to application: Integrated mathematics and computing tasks

101-108 

 

B. Yushau and M. H. Omar

Students’ perception of their readiness versus their true performance in pre-calculus algebra examination

109-111

M. R. Alaimia Geometric interpretation of the Gauss elimination method for linear systems
113-117 G. K. Ward

Using multiple representations to promote understanding in the learning of mathematics

119-126 A. Didenko, D. Allison, S. M. Stewart Using technology to forge the link between formal mathematical definitions and related problem-solving techniques
127-137 J. Burton and R. E. Bruhn

Web technologies for interactive online mathematics

141-147 C. Bradley, M. Stokes and T. Ismael Using Force Concept Inventory for engineering physics in the United Arab Emirates
149-152 M. Benkraouda

Just-in-time Teaching method for a physics course with Blackboard used as the interaction tool with students

153-156 I. Fernini

Teaching introductory astronomy to non-science majors 

157-160 P. Rostron Chemical demonstrations: Science and theory
161-170 E. D. Davis

Enhancing the motivation of Limited English Proficient introductory physics students by activity-based instructions

171-175 S. A. Khan Microsoft Excel in the physics classroom
177-189 C. Bradley and K. Agyeman Online physics homework for engineering students in the United Arab Emirates
191-209 S. M. Stewart, K. J. Dean and M. P. Dirks Phyziks is Phun: A modest collection of simple demonstration experiments which are sure to delight
213-230 V. Eveloy and P. Rodgers

Introducing mechanical engineering to students in the Gulf region

231-241 S. Scott, J. Ahmad Preparing engineering students for environmental and the Student stewardship in the twenty-first century: The Design Teams Petroleum Institute design teams develop plastics recycling plan
243-254 A. Al-Rawi and A. Lansari Java versus C++ for engineering education
255-265 L. Lamont

Using an interactive problem-solving technique control systems

267-275 A. Kharab

Numerical solution of linear systems using a macro program

277-283 A. S. Al Yahmadi, M. Al Mugheiry and S. Al Kitani Robotic kits as a platform for learning
287-294 M. S. Sallimah

The influence of external factors on secondary teachers’ intention to use and actual use of Information and Communication Technology in teaching

295-307 V. Stevens

Second Life and online collaboration through peer-to-peer distributed learning networks

309-318 R. M. Salleh 

The use of ICT in primary schools among experienced teachers and teacher trainees: An ally or opponent?

319-323 R. D. S. Kumar D. Ramalingam

Problems in the computer laboratory: An effective                            method of monitoring student activities and delivering multimedia content

325-332 J. M. Yusof Pre-service student thinking on using Information and Communication Technology in teaching
335-338 P. Rostron Interim report on observation of gender differences in science education
339-342 L. Lau and R. Lau Newton and the laws of grammar: Science in the language classroom
343-355 S. Abu Rmaileh and K. Hamdan Culture and its effects on student learning
357-372 H. S. Dhindsa and M. Kasim

Constructivist-visual mind mapping teaching approach and science students achievement

373-381 H. A. Hussein

Investigating the effectiveness of using additional reading material on English learners’ attitudes and perceptions related to science

383-390 P. Macleod, J. Yang and  R. Pheasant

Issues surrounding academic integrity in the Middle East

391-397 S. A. Hijazi and M. Chabi The mini-exam project for large groups of students
399-410 S. Abu Rmaileh and K. Hamdan Improving student thinking in the content area
411-424 J. V. M. Corbeil and N. Fahnestock

Penguins, polar bears and icebergs: Theory and strategies for teaching mathematics and science in a second language


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