Here is a very interesting article on teaching via the Socratic Method. The experiment was to see if a group of 3rd graders could be taught binary math, using the Socratic Method.
Believe it or not, I liked this article and learned something. Like a common 3rd grader, I usually zone out when the conversation turns to “exciting math facts”. But I actually followed this…sort of.
Finally, here is my TOP 10 LIST of Reasons You Should Read This Article:
1. There is a though provoking reference to John Glenn that really ties it all up in the end.
2. Apparently, Binary Math is easy to learn and really does make sense. You never know where it might turn up in today’s society.
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E's Mom said,
March 27, 2008 @ 11:31 am
LOL @ TOP 10 List. Good one!
beagoodmom said,
April 1, 2008 @ 9:01 am
Alright. I must confess. That incredibly funny “Top 10 List” joke came from BAGD. He’s the binary thinker in our family. But when he said it, I did get it. So, I got that going for me.