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 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 overe their anxiety about this amazing—and pletely 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 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 plete 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．Algebra.B．College Mathematics.C．Arithmetic.D．Mathematics Education.【小题2】What benefits can students expect from Basic Math?A．Stronger imaginative ability.B．Additional presentation skills.C．More mathematical confidence.D．Greater chances of being teachers.【小题3】What can we learn about Professor H. Siegel?A．He is a guest lecturer at Kentucky Educational Television.B．He is to deliver 30 lectures in Basic Math.C．He works in Georgia State University.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．A book reviewC．A lesson plan.D．An advertisementC
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(答案→)C
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C选项；A选项几何，B选项大学数学，D选项数学教育均为错误选项。
【小题2】考查细节题，题干关键词为Basic Math 和benefit，定位到第四段。然后看四个选项中哪个是对原文的统一改写。A选项用ability到原文中定位，选项说imaginative ability(想象力)，原文中说the ability to accept new and exciting mathematical challenges(接受新的和令人激动的数学挑战的能力).犯了偷梁换柱的错误，故错；B选项中的presentation skills(做报告的能力) D选项中出现的bee teacher(成为老师)此段中没有提到，犯了无中生有的错误；C选项是更多的数学方面的信心；原文为face their studies with moreconfidence than they ever imagined(比想象中的更加自信的去面对他们的学习)这是对原文的同义改写，故正确答案为C。
【小题3】考查推理题，用人名定位到第五，六段。A选项说他是KET栏目的guest(嘉宾)；原文中说他在KET栏目中被honored as(被授予...荣誉)，故错；C选项说他在GS大学work(工作)；原文中说他在GS大学获得PhD(博士学位)，故错；D选项说他specialize(专门)培训老师, 原文提到给老师培训但是没有说专门，故错；B选项说他deliver 30 lectures ，原文中首段提到These 30 lectures, 五，六段可推知H. Siegel 是上课老师，故推出此人上30节课,故选B。
【小题4】考查写作目的题，根据文章大意为：如果未能给您提供满意的课程可以换课或者拿回学费。通过此处可知D为正确答案。