Teaching Mathematics to the Slow Learner in the Inner City Schools / Max A. Sobel and Evan M. Maletsky.

The 1972 Distinguished Achievement Award Entry from Montclair State College, Montclair, New Jersey focuses on the preparation of secondary mathematics teachers for slow learners in the inner city. Twenty students participated in the 3-week field experience program. The first week consisted of on-campus seminars which explored teaching methods appropriate for the motivation of slow learners and developed sample classroom teaching units and materials. The next 2-weeks were spent doing field work in five different inner-city schools. The participants were given the opportunity to observe, tutor, serve as teacher aides, and teach one or more full periods using the materials developed in the preceding week. The emphasis was placed on creative ways to motivate the slow learner through appropriate laboratory and experimental approaches. Evaluation of the program was implemented through questionnaires and interviews from participants, college faculty members, high school staff, and students. Results showed a favorable response to the program. Recommendations were made for the incorporation of this program into the regular preservice mathematics curriculum. (Author/BRB)

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