Teaching Definition–noun | 1. | the act or profession of a person who teaches. | | 2. | something that is taught. | | 3. | Often, teachings. doctrines or precepts: the teachings of Lao-tzu. | |
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Related topics from Ask NewsSchools get NCLB passes on new math
Salt Lake Tribune - Found Nov. 10, 2008
Teaching math in Utah wasn't always as easy as one-two-three last school year.
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Math prof's methods add up to top award
Chicago Sun-Times - Found Nov. 8, 2008
... didn't have to intervene, students said, shows that a method of teaching he developed works well for entry-level math students from a variety...
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NSF grant to launch undergrads from Case Western Reserve into math ...
Firstscience.com - Found Nov. 6, 2008
... is funding a new program at Case Western Reserve University to prepare 24 high-achieving science and math undergraduates for teaching careers.
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MARYLAND MOMENTS: Spirited Art on an Unlikely Canvas
Washington Post - Found Nov. 6, 2008
... department used the contest as a teaching tool, showing students how their creative ideas translate into design concepts. Math skills helped to...
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Start-Up Teaches Math to Americans, Indian-Style
New York Times - Found Nov. 3, 2008
... compared to other countries where math education is more highly valued. is a start-up that aims to take on that disparity by teaching math to...
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At 59, a new career teaching math to city kids
STLtoday.com - Found Nov. 11, 2008
I've been taking classes at St. Louis University toward my teaching certificate in science and math, and I plan to offer my services to St...
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Math teacher a champion in self-defence
Kingston This Week - Found Nov. 12, 2008
... world in Brazilian jiu-jitsu in 2001. These days, when she’s not teaching math, Nhan is teaching kickboxing instructors, fitness, and...
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Math professor receives prestigious teaching honor
CommunityCollegeTimes - Found Oct. 26, 2008
... bestows on individuals teaching mathematics. Siadat is among elite company. Previous award recipients include mathematicians and math...
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Ms. Math' stresses new style of teaching
Missoulian - Found Oct. 16, 2008
Rachel McAnallen, known nationwide as Ms. Math, starts her lecture about teaching math with a lesson in punctuation.Seems odd until you see what she'
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MSA Institute: Improving Math teaching standards
Business World - Found Sep. 17, 2008
'I have been teaching math and I have seen students who could hardly cope with their lessons in school,' Ms. Alferez said.
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