I have to teach a remedial math lesson next week to my fellow college classmates?

Question

I am a college student seeking certification in remedial math. Next week (week 2 of the semester so we haven't learned anything yet) I have to teach a lesson to my peers about a common math problem students have and how to remedy the situation.

Any recommendations?

Answer 1

Common math errors include copying the problem wrong, wrong computation (not memorizing facts correctly), or skipping operational steps.  You could pick one of these.  The best way to teach teachers is to actually walk-them through the wrong and corect procedures, as if they were students.  It is better to have college students do it than it is to have them just hear you tell them what to do.

Answer 2

Teach them division by this system

Does-Divide

McDonalds- Mulitply

Serve- subtract

Cheese- check

Burgers- Bring down

Daily- Divide

Works for my sixth graders.