What to Expect:
During the class, you will be solving a series of math problems specifically
designed to highlight potential obstacles and experiences that immigrant
students encounter. These problems will focus on key mathematical concepts and
require application-based thinking. The activity will help you reflect on the
learning process and adapt to different perspectives.
Mathematics Concepts Covered:
• Graphing functions
• Derivatives (simple rules)
• Piecewise functions
•
Solving systems of equations
• Application-based word problems
Preparation:
To ensure you are confident with the concepts and can focus on the experience
rather than struggling with the mathematics, a review package has been provided.
This package includes practice questions on all the key concepts we’ll explore
in class. Please take some time to work through these questions to brush up on
the material, especially if it’s been a while since you’ve practiced calculus.
It’s not mandatory to complete the review, but it’s helpful to have this
preparation ahead of time.
Why this experience is important:
As future teachers, experiencing the challenges immigrant students face can help
you better understand their perspectives and needs. This activity will show how
different teaching approaches can either help or hinder their learning. By
participating, you’ll explore how to manage your support strategies effectively
and reflect on whether these strategies truly address the unique difficulties
faced by immigrant students. This understanding will allow you to develop
methods to better assist students and foster inclusive learning environments.
What You Need to Do:
1. Come to class prepared to solve the similar problems and reflect on the
experience.
2. Learn Persian numbers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
۱ ۲ ۳ ۴ ۵ ۶ ۷ ۸ ۹
3. The sign for decimal is / for example: 2.3 is 2/3
If you
have any questions, feel free to reach out.
Link to practice questions:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iv9SaOIaVmGz6umZ6DW3OI6IGu3UClMB/preview?
