Comments on: Comfort, stress and learning in math classes http://www.squarecirclez.com/blog/comfort-stress-and-learning-in-math-classes/477 Mathematics, learning, computing, travel - and whatever... Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:06:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: james elsey http://www.squarecirclez.com/blog/comfort-stress-and-learning-in-math-classes/477/comment-page-1#comment-137921 james elsey Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:41:40 +0000 http://www.squarecirclez.com/blog/comfort-stress-and-learning-in-math-classes/477#comment-137921 I have just completed mst 209 using Mathcad. Now I am registered to do M248 using Minitab. Thanks for your enquiry. Jim Elsey. I have just completed mst 209 using Mathcad. Now I am
registered to do M248 using Minitab. Thanks for your enquiry. Jim Elsey.

]]> By: Murray http://www.squarecirclez.com/blog/comfort-stress-and-learning-in-math-classes/477/comment-page-1#comment-137480 Murray Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:07:07 +0000 http://www.squarecirclez.com/blog/comfort-stress-and-learning-in-math-classes/477#comment-137480 Hi James and good to hear from you again. It's great that you are doing Open University courses. What math software are you using? Hi James and good to hear from you again. It’s great that you are doing Open University courses.

What math software are you using?

]]> By: james elsey http://www.squarecirclez.com/blog/comfort-stress-and-learning-in-math-classes/477/comment-page-1#comment-137478 james elsey Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:50:46 +0000 http://www.squarecirclez.com/blog/comfort-stress-and-learning-in-math-classes/477#comment-137478 I am doing another maths degree with the OU @ age 75. The stress article is most illuminating. Cut-off dates, assignments and examinations seem to keep me sharp so to speak. Computer difficulties with maths software can stress me to the point of despondency - although when you get them working smoothly they induce a harmless elation. My printers can take me through the whole spectrum of emotions. Keep the newsletter going it has given me a whole range of extremely useful contacts. I am doing another maths degree with the OU @ age 75. The stress article is most illuminating. Cut-off dates, assignments and examinations seem to keep me sharp so to speak. Computer difficulties with maths software can stress me to the point of despondency – although when you get them working smoothly they induce a harmless elation. My printers
can take me through the whole spectrum of emotions.
Keep the newsletter going it has given me a whole range of
extremely useful contacts.

]]> By: John Atkins http://www.squarecirclez.com/blog/comfort-stress-and-learning-in-math-classes/477/comment-page-1#comment-3370 John Atkins Mon, 30 Oct 2006 14:18:24 +0000 http://www.squarecirclez.com/blog/comfort-stress-and-learning-in-math-classes/477#comment-3370 Whether tragic events touch your family personally or are brought into your home via newspapers and television, you can help children cope with the anxiety that violence, death, and disasters can cause. Listening and talking to children about their concerns can reassure them that they will be safe. Start by encouraging them to discuss how they have been affected by what is happening around them. Even young children may have specific questions about tragedies. Children react to stress at their own developmental level. The Caring for Every Child's Mental Health Campaign offers these pointers for parents and other caregivers: * Encourage children to ask questions. Listen to what they say. Provide comfort and assurance that address their specific fears. It's okay to admit you can't answer all of their questions. * Talk on their level. Communicate with your children in a way they can understand. Don't get too technical or complicated. * Find out what frightens them. Encourage your children to talk about fears they may have. They may worry that someone will harm them at school or that someone will try to hurt you. * Focus on the positive. Reinforce the fact that most people are kind and caring. Remind your child of the heroic actions taken by ordinary people to help victims of tragedy. * Pay attention. Your children's play and drawings may give you a glimpse into their questions or concerns. Ask them to tell you what is going on in the game or the picture. It's an opportunity to clarify any misconceptions, answer questions, and give reassurance. * Develop a plan. Establish a family emergency plan for the future, such as a meeting place where everyone should gather if something unexpected happens in your family or neighborhood. It can help you and your children feel safer. If you are concerned about your child's reaction to stress or trauma, call your physician or a community mental health center. Whether tragic events touch your family personally or are brought into your home via newspapers and television, you can help children cope with the anxiety that violence, death, and disasters can cause.

Listening and talking to children about their concerns can reassure them that they will be safe. Start by encouraging them to discuss how they have been affected by what is happening around them. Even young children may have specific questions about tragedies. Children react to stress at their own developmental level.

The Caring for Every Child’s Mental Health Campaign offers these pointers for parents and other caregivers:

* Encourage children to ask questions. Listen to what they say. Provide comfort and assurance that address their specific fears. It’s okay to admit you can’t answer all of their questions.
* Talk on their level. Communicate with your children in a way they can understand. Don’t get too technical or complicated.
* Find out what frightens them. Encourage your children to talk about fears they may have. They may worry that someone will harm them at school or that someone will try to hurt you.
* Focus on the positive. Reinforce the fact that most people are kind and caring. Remind your child of the heroic actions taken by ordinary people to help victims of tragedy.
* Pay attention. Your children’s play and drawings may give you a glimpse into their questions or concerns. Ask them to tell you what is going on in the game or the picture. It’s an opportunity to clarify any misconceptions, answer questions, and give reassurance.
* Develop a plan. Establish a family emergency plan for the future, such as a meeting place where everyone should gather if something unexpected happens in your family or neighborhood. It can help you and your children feel safer.

If you are concerned about your child’s reaction to stress or trauma, call your physician or a community mental health center.

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