Success
In Mathematics
Materials
and Technology for Education Limited (MTE Ltd.) is a publishing
company attempting to ensure student success by changing
the way mathematics is being presented. MTE publishes
a series of math ematical texts with accompanying Instructor’s
Manuals and Test Kits, which emphasize understanding math
concepts and utilize a critical thinking approach to problem
solving to promote success. MTE began its research at
Central Michigan University, working with students who
had failed the mathematics entrance exam, even though
they had done well in high school math. Over 80% of the
students completing the research
program were successful, scoring at least 87.5% on comprehension
tests.
The MTE textbooks incorporate
several unique features to build understanding and enhance
critical thinking. The materials include exercises that
support the understanding of math vocabulary and facilitate
the reading of mathematics texts, as well as, open ended
questions to promote discussions of math concepts. The
series also includes the traditional sets of drills
and practice exercises and problem sets when appropriate.
MTE Test Kits allow a student to pre-test and identify
concepts they already understand (and can “skip”)
or those that will require careful study in order to
achieve mastery. A customer stated “This is the
way I wish I had learned math, it is understandable,
making it fun.”
The MTE text series creates a
stairway to Calculus. Step one is Competency Arithmetic
(a reexamination of arithmetic); step two is Geometric
and Measurement Topics (a pre-algebra-geometry text);
step three is Beginning Algebra (Algebra-I); followed
by Intermediate Algebra (Algebra-II); ending with Pre-Calculus
(advanced algebra & trigonometry). The MTE text
presentation is clean, attractive, and readable. Explanation
of concepts is complete and helps students tackle and
master the material. Graphics are used to help explain
concepts.
MTE Ltd., 3095
So. Trenton St., Denver, Colorado 80231-4164 or call 303-696-0839;
www.actionmathematics.com
Education
Update, Inc., P.O. Box 20005, New York, NY 10001.
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