Basic Math Teacher Interview Preparation Guide

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An ordered arrangement of a group of object is known as Permutation, for example, the permutation of arrangement of 9 balls different in colours in 3 different rows can be done in 9P3= 504 ways.

Parents can offer their volunteer service in various field like lunch-room monitor, tutor, crossing the guard, library aid and concession stand worker for school events.

Although I don’t believe my life is balanced, I took on teaching spin classes as a way to structure ‘me time’ into my day. I love cranking up the music and encouraging my clients to be the best they can be for 45 minutes! It is very refreshing to have adult conversations and it’s nice to burn off a little steam while on the bike.

To calculate or solve problems involving distance, speed and time we used linear equation, it is also used to find solutions that involve weight, mass and density. Linear equation can be expressed as Ax +By+ Cz+…= D.

The most challenging aspect of my job as math teacher and instructional coach is managing the different personalities and tasks I’ve been asked to perform.

A weekly meeting would be more preferable to monitor student progress, which is usually held by sending a weekly parent newsletter. For grades 3 and above, a daily assignment book will do this job as their parents has to sign on their daily progress report. On disciplinary subject, you can call and talk to their parents.

It has become quite common for teachers to use pre- and post-testing to better determine what our students actually know before we plan and teach lessons. With pre- and post-testing, I can also monitor the growth of each individual student. It has worked really well with the eighth graders in the math classes I teach. Let me show you one example from my portfolio.

I love that everyday is a new day with new experiences. I learn from my students and have the opportunity to constantly grow as a professional.

Working with the sixth-grade teacher next door, we divided students for a math activity, based on the students’ needs for review. I was able to work with students who really needed more one-on-one attention to attain higher scores. Even within my group, I modified how I presented information to students who needed more hands-on examples.



My master teacher would say that I am incredibly energetic in teaching because I love what I do! She would say that I am the type of person who also goes the extra mile to help my students learn and comprehend their lessons regardless of their abilities. She would say that I also try to teach values that are important in life, including the value of 
discipline.

The pressure you encounter from administration can be intimidating and challenging. Don’t worry about being the perfect teacher – worry about your growth as a teacher. I have become the most successful when I have picked small things to change (group work, rubrics, assessments) and only focus on one thing at a time. Find a community of teachers to help keep you inspired. Blogs, book clubs and professional development are some of my favorites!

☛ Parents should be supportive
☛ Parents should try to understand their child learning ability and motivate them to improve further
☛ Parents should not oppose on their liking and dislike towards the subject
☛ Parents should tell the student that it is ok to fail
☛ Parents should encourage students to learn new things
☛ Parents should track their progress in schools
☛ Parents should build qualities like patience, hard work and practice

☛ Quiz competition based on subjects
☛ Debate or discussion on subjects and out of subjects
☛ Indoor and outdoor games
☛ Drama and stage performance
☛ Yearbook
☛ Volunteering in NGO’s or field that student interest

☛ Active involvement in studying
☛ Positive approach towards new ideas
☛ Ready to learn new things
☛ Clearly making progress in written and oral exams
☛ High level on involvement in other curriculum activities

☛ At the beginning of the year, set the tone as the science is creative, dynamic and fun
☛ Wherever possible ask question to arouse curiosity
☛ Use example of scientific discoveries often in your conversation
☛ Take help of other science teachers for organising some science fair or seminar for students or group activities related to science
☛ Look for collaboration with local scientific research institute even if it is for temporary
☛ Take full advantage of lab facilities
☛ Let student work freely with their practical’s and let them use the trial and error method

I am the type of teacher who shares with my peers the classroom experiences that I have had, whether good or bad. I do this because I believe that this the best way for me
and other teachers to improve our teaching. In this way, I get to share with them the best of my skills and, in return, they share with me the best of their skills. I also find
that this is a very good way to learn how to handle situations that are difficult or unusual. The feeling of not being alone, but being part of a team of teachers, is what I can bring to the school. This will help build morale and a great working environment.

I usually use technology in one of two ways: for grading students in my classroom or developing electronic teacher assessment notebooks for every teacher in the school. In the former, I use EnGrade, an application that lets me put my grades online so students and parents can see my grading in real time. It also keeps me organized by tracking attendance and other assessments. In the latter, I develop online spreadsheets via Google Docs / Drive so teachers can get a good sense of their students’ assessment information. In turn, they also have to enter their performance assessment grades so the teacher teams get a good sense of how students are learning in the class.

My general classroom management plan is to make my classroom feel like a home to every student. I want them to feel valued, intelligent, safe, and comfortable. I want
them to respect me, the teacher, and each other and to show that respect by treating everyone with kindness and caring.

The class environment must be conducive to learning so I welcome everyone’s opinions and encourage and respect student differences. I try to understand the expectations
of my students and make them aware of my expectations. I always make it a point to clearly communicate my expectations at the beginning of the school year. In this
way, I ensure that the students and I are moving toward the same goal – learning for all. I establish firm, but fair and consistent discipline. I try to maintain a regular schedule each day. If the classroom is well-managed and teaching is effective, the participants in this learning environment will learn, grow, and become responsible
citizens. 



Spend some time in the classroom. Learn some empathy. Get a nice watch. As the year progresses, start difficult, get easier if you must. Learn from other teachers, take what works for your personality, and apply it as early and often as possible.

Cubic Meter is the standard unit used to measure the volume of an object length by length. The unit is written in m3.

1 m3 (Cubic Meter) = 1000 liters

There are two types of interest which can be calculated using a different formula

Simple Interest

Compound Interest

To calculate simple interest, formula used is (PX RX T)/ 100

Where P is the principal amount, R is for the rate of interest and t is for time

Formula for calculating compound interest is P X (1 + r/100) ^t

Special education teacher helps the students who have severe emotional or physical disabilities. Their key responsibilities include

☛ Specialized techniques used to teach such students like problem-solving assignment, intensive individualized instruction and small group work
☛ While arranging test, lengthening the time for a test or providing material which is read-only
☛ Develop IEP ( Individualized Education Program) which sets individualized teaching program for specific students and preparing them for middle school
☛ Co-ordinates with associate teachers, teacher assistant, therapist, social workers and related personnel to meet such student needs
☛ Teaching such students individually in a separate class

Some of the problems faced by middle school is

☛ Insufficient teacher training
☛ Inappropriate learning environment
☛ Less involvement of parents
☛ Emotional stress and other issues

The classroom management structure the I would opt for –

☛ Listening students in one-to-one meeting
☛ Solving issues among the students
☛ Try to involve parents in the disciplinary process
☛ Having student sign a learning contract at the beginning of the year
☛ Agreeing on a set of classroom rules together as a class

☛ Try to analyse what went wrong
☛ Concentrate on the weakness of the lessons
☛ Make the content easy and more comprehensive
☛ Utilize useful resource
☛ Take advice and guidance from other experienced teachers