The Basics of Math—Made ClearBasic Math introduces students to the basic concepts of mathe

The Basics of Math—Made Clear
Basic Math introduces students to the basic concepts of mathematics, as well as the fundamentals of more tricky areas. These 30 fantastic lectures are designed to provide students with an understanding of arithmetic(算数) and to prepare them for Algebra (代数) and beyond.
The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic. They also look into exponents (指数), the order of operations, and square roots. In addition to learning how to perform various mathematical operations, students discover why these operations work, how a particular mathematical topic relates to other branches of mathematics, and how these operations can be used practically.
Basic Math starts from the relatively easier concepts and gradually moves on to the more troublesome ones, so as to allow for steady and sure understanding of the material by students. The lectures offer students the chance to “make sense” of mathematical knowledge that may have seemed so frightening. They also help students prepare for college mathematics and overcome their anxiety about this amazing — and completely understandable — field of study.
By the conclusion of the course, students will have improved their understanding of basic math. They will be able to clear away the mystery (神秘性) of mathematics and face their studies with more confidence than they ever imagined. In addition, they will strengthen their ability to accept new and exciting mathematical challenges.
Professor H. Siegel, honored by Kentucky Educational Television as “the best math teacher in America,” is a devoted teacher and has a gift for explaining mathematical concepts in ways that make them seem clear and obvious. From the basic concrete ideas to the more abstract problems, he is a master in making math lectures learner-friendlier and less scary.
With a PhD in Mathematics Education from Georgia State University, Dr. Siegel teaches mathematics at Central Arizona College. His courses include various make-up classes and a number of lectures for future primary school teachers.
If the course fails to provide complete satisfaction to you, you can easily exchange it for any other course that we offer. Or you can get your money back.
【小题1】What does the course Basic Math mainly cover?A．Arithmetic.B．College Mathematics.C．Algebra.D．Mathematics Education.【小题2】What benefits can students expect from Basic Math?A．Stronger imaginative ability.B．Additional presentation skills.C．Greater chances of becoming teachers.D．More mathematical confidence.【小题3】What can we learn about Professor H. Siegel?A．He is a guest lecturer at Kentucky Educational Television.B．He works in Georgia State University.C．He is to deliver 30 lectures in Basic Math.D．He specializes in training teachers.【小题4】Where is the passage most likely to have been taken from?A．A news report.B．An advertisement C．A lesson plan.D．A book reviewA

(答案→)A 解析：应用文，介绍了一门基础数学的课程，对课程的内容，上课的目的，师资进行了阐述。【小题1】考查细节题，题干关键词为Basic Math 和cover，定位到第二段首句，即：The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic(基础数学涵盖算数的所有基础方面).故正确答案为A选项；【小题2】细节题。根据第四段1,2行　With the help of these lectures, they will be able to clear away the mystery (神秘性) of mathematics and face their studies with more confidence than they ever imagined.说明这个课程能够让学生对于数学有信心。故正确答案为D。【小题3】运用排除法。根据倒数第三段　Professor H. Siegel, honored by Kentucky Educational Television as the best math teacher in America, 说明A错误，他只是被这个电视台尊称为最好的数学老师；根据倒数第二段With a PhD in Mathematics Education form Georgia State University说明他在Georgia State University获得了博士学位，并没有说他在哪里工作。所以B是错的，根据倒数第三段最后一句he is a master in making math lectures learner-friendlier and less frightening说明他擅长的教学，而不是培训老师，故D说法错误。从第一段的句子：These 30 fantastic lectures are designed to provide students with an understanding of arithmetic(算数) and to prepare them for Algebra (代数) and beyond.可知 C正确。【小题4】推理题。本题是宣传Basic Math这一数学的课程班，本质上是一则广告。故B正确。

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