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Exploring Student Hesitancy in Seeking Clarification and Asking Questions in Mathematics Classes.

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ABSTRACT This study investigates the reluctance of students to ask questions and seek clarification in mathematics classes, particularly focusing on eighth-grade students at St. Francis G.H.S, Aluva. A survey comprising eight questions was administered to 40 students to identify the main causes and factors contributing to this phenomenon. A pre-survey was conducted to quantify the current comfort level of students in asking questions, followed by the design and implementation of interventions aimed at addressing identified barriers. Subsequently, a post-survey was administered to assess the effectiveness of these interventions in stimulating student participation and question-asking behaviors. The results indicate a positive impact of the implemented strategies, with a noticeable increase in students' willingness to ask questions in class. This study underscores the importance of fostering an environment conducive to questioning, as it cultivates critical thinking skills and promot...
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The Beauty Of Nature In The Language Of Mathematics

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"The laws of nature are but the mathematical thoughts of God" - Euclid Mathematics is everywhere. It is in the objects we create; in the works of art, we admire. When we talk about Mathematics, we all think about numbers, books, computers, etc. Although we may not notice, as we discover more about our environment, we see that, nature can be described mathematically, right from the beauty of a flower, majesty of a tree, to landscapes, species of plants and animals, including human species. Geometrical Shapes We find many shapes being hidden in nature.  Just after a rain, we do find a rainbow at times, which is semicircle in shape. Honeycombs of bees are hexagon  shaped which increases its capacity. A sliced lady's finger has a triangle at its center . Volcanoes are conical in shape. Tesselated Pavements which are rare formed by perfect rectangles . A tree being cut has concentric circles with light and dark coloured circles. Symmetry We see that in nature, symmetry is very...
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