TY - SER AU - Stewart,Séan M. ED - Middle East Techers fo Science, Mathematics and Computing (METSMaC) TI - METSMaC 2007: Active teaching, active learning: proceedings of the third annual conference for the Middle East Techers fo Science, Mathematics and Computing SN - 9789948304636 AV - LA1045 .M479 2007 PY - 2007/// CY - Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. PB - METSMaC KW - Education KW - Middle East KW - Congresses KW - Teachers KW - Science KW - Study and teaching KW - Mathematics KW - Computers N1 - Latest issue: 3rd conference (2007); Includes bibliographical references; Plenary and keynote papers -- What can technology add to mathematics and science teaching?/D. Butler -- Teachers as mentors to encourage both power and simplicity in active mathematical learning/ D.O. Tall -- A scientific approach to the teaching of the sciences and how can we make our teaching match this to maximise performance?/N. reid -- Contributed papers -- Mathematics -- The effect of learning styles in learning mathematics with technology/ B. Yushau -- College algebra: a course in need of improvement/ J.B. Nair, J. Mani and P. Radhakrishnan -- Numerical solution of differential equations using Excel/ F.K. al Rawahi. A.s. Al Aamri and A. Huq -- An investigative and activity-based approach to mathematics teaching/ T. Srinivasan -- Study on interactive software in a mathematics classroom/ N. Fahnestock -- From disorientation to application: integrated mathematics and computing tasks/ D. Moran, E. Durham and H. Owen -- Students' perception of their readiness versus their true performance in pre-calculus algebra examination/ B.Yushau and M.H. Omar -- Geometric interpretation of the Gauss elimination method for linear systems/ M.R. Alaimia -- Using multiple technology to forge the link between forma mathematical definitions and related problem-solving techniques/ A. Didenko, D. Allison and S. M. Stewart -- Web technologies for interactive online mathematics/ P.J. Burton and R.E. Bruhn -- Science -- Using the force concept inventory for engineering physics in the United Arab Emirates/ C. Bradley, M. Stokes and T. Ismael -- Just-in-time teaching method for a physics coursewith Blackboard used as the interaction tool with students/ N. Benkrauda -- Teaching introductory astronomy to non-science majors/ I. Fernini -- Chemical demonstrations: science and theory/ P. Rostron -- Enhancing the motivation of limited English proficient introductory physics students by activity-based instruction/ E. D. Davis -- Microsoft Excel in the physics classroom/ S. A. Khan -- Online physics homework for engineering students in the United Arab Emirates/ C. Bradely and K. Agyeman -- Phyziks is phun: a modest collection of simple demonstration experiments which are sure to delight/ S. M. Stewart, K. J. Dean and M. P. Dirks -- Engineering -- Introducing mechanical engineering to students in the Gulf region/ V. Eveloy and P. Rodgers -- Preparing engineering students for environmental stewardship in the twenty-first century: The Petroleum Institiute design teams develop plastics recycling plan/ S. Scott, J. Ahmad and the student Design Teams -- Java versus C++ for engineering education/ A. Al-Rawi and A. Lansari -- Using interactive problem-solving technique in the teaching control systems/ L. Lamont -- Numerical solution of linear systems using a macro program/ A. Kharab -- Robotic kits as a platform for learning/ A. S. Al Yahmadi, M. Al Mugheiry and S. Al Kitani -- Computing -- The influence of external factors on secondary teachers' intention to use and actual use of information and communication technology in teaching/ M. S. Sallimah -- Second life and online collaboration through peer-to-peer distributed learning networks/ V. Stevens -- The use of ICT inprimary schools among experienced teachers and teacher trainees: an ally or opponent? / R. M. Salleh -- Problems in the computer laboratory: an effective method of monitoring student activities and delivering multimedia content/ R. D. S. Kumar and D. Ramallingam -- Pre-service student thinking on using information and communication technology in teaching/ J. M. Yusof -- Interdiciplinary -- Interim report on observations of gender differences in science education/ P. Rostron -- Newton and the laws od grammar: science in the language classroom/ L. Lau and R. Lau -- Culture and its effects on student learning/ S. Abu-Rmaileh and K. Hamdan -- Constructivist-visual mind mapping teaching approach and science students achievement/ H. S. Dhindsa and M. Kasim -- Investigating the effectiveness of using additional reading material on English learners' attitudes and perceptions related to science/ H. A. Hussein -- Issues surrounding academic integrity in the MIddle East/ P. Macleaod, J. Yang and R. Pheasant -- The mini-exam project for large groups of students/ S. A. Hijazi and M. Chabi -- Improving student thinking in the content area/ S. Abu-Rmaileh and K. Hamdan -- Penguins, polar bears and icebergs: theory and strategies for teaching mathematics and science in a second language/ J. V. M. Corbeil and N. Fahnestock ER -