Grade 8 Math (Lower) (East China Normal University Edition) - New Curriculum Read and Use

Author: Chen Sheng
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: After the painstaking efforts of various master teachers in conceptualizing and meticulously writing, as well as the thorough review and meticulous oversight of the editors, a new teaching assistance series that is synchronized with the new standard middle school textbooks and has been successfully tried and tested by teachers and students from some nationally renowned key middle schools has been presented to the middle school students and teachers across the country. Reading, thinking, using (Reading, thinking, using) is the latest scientific research achievement in the international education field today and has now attracted the high attention of domestic education research experts. It is bound to bring about a revolution in middle school teaching methods. "Reading" means transforming hard studying into smart studying, enabling students to fully grasp textbook knowledge; "Thinking" means helping students grasp the patterns of knowledge they have learned and cultivate their thinking abilities; "Using" means equipping students with the comprehensive ability to take exams under the current examination system. The quality of teaching does not solely depend on teachers, textbooks, or teaching methods. These three aspects are merely external factors in improving teaching quality, while students' desire for knowledge and initiative are internal factors. Currently, many students study passively. Their learning methods are simple and backward, and they exhibit a considerable degree of individuality and blindness. For example, previewing before class is an important step, as it directly affects the quality of the 45-minute class. However, due to students' poor independent learning ability, they only understand previewing as a simple reading of the textbook. They rarely think about what key knowledge points the textbook conveys, how to grasp the key and difficult points in the textbook, how to effectively break through these key and difficult points, or how to use existing knowledge to form unique problem-solving techniques and thinking patterns. Since students do not think thoroughly before class, they naturally become passive during the lesson, leading to situations where they are led around by the teacher and subjected to "lecturing without interaction," while losing valuable opportunities for participation and discussion. "Reading, thinking, using" starts from the perspective of learning, providing students with opportunities for thinking and practice, and helping them develop good learning methods, the ability to collect and process information, the ability to acquire new knowledge, the ability to analyze and solve problems, and the ability to express themselves in language and writing. The process of promoting the new standard middle school curriculum is also the process of promoting "reading, thinking, using" among middle school students. Therefore, the writing approach of the "Reading, thinking, using" series is unique. It draws on the strengths of others, demonstrates ingenuity, focuses on practicality, incorporates the latest achievements in junior high school teaching research in recent years and the latest characteristics of the junior high school entrance examination, and follows the overall principle of teaching, learning, and practice. Each subject is explained and trained in detail, with chapters as the core and sections as the points, using the points to cover the broader picture. Specifically, the "chapter" sections of this book include:
[Preview Self-Construction]: Summarizes the knowledge system, content background, ability requirements, and learning objectives of the chapter for previewing before class, enabling students to have a clear understanding and targeted approach when attending the lesson.
[Unit Topic Summary]: Summarizes and refines the key knowledge points and ability points in the chapter in the form of topics, facilitating systematic review of the learned knowledge.
[Key Issue Summary]: Separately explains some important issues in the chapter in a concise manner and provides problem-solving tips, helping students develop the ability to analyze and solve problems.
[Guidance on Patterns and Methods]: Interprets the problem-solving patterns and methods involved in the chapter, enhancing students' adaptability during exams.
[Middle School Exam Question Exploration]: Summarizes and explains in detail the key points and past exam questions related to the chapter in the middle school entrance examination, giving students a forward-looking understanding of the exam trends and patterns during synchronous learning.
[Unit Comprehensive Test]: Simulates "real combat" exercises to improve the overall mastery of subject knowledge points, knowledge systems, and patterns, as well as the flexible application of knowledge in subjects.
[Olympiad Fun Exercises]: Provides opportunities for high-achieving and talented students with strong self-learning abilities to encounter various competition and olympiad questions in daily life, though the content is not extensive.
[Innovative Research Learning]: Based on students' exploratory learning, selects and determines research topics from life, enabling students to gain direct experience through hands-on practice, thereby cultivating their innovative abilities and problem-solving skills in real-life situations.
The "section" sections of this book include:
[Learning Objectives]: Lists learning objectives from the aspects of knowledge and skills, processes and methods, emotions, attitudes, and values, helping students clarify learning requirements and goals.
[Learning Guidance]: Provides guiding suggestions on learning methods for this section, helping students quickly master the key points of this section.
[Key Points Analysis]: Refines and extends the basic and important knowledge points, exam requirements, and learning methods for this section.
[Common Mistakes and Explanations]: Summarizes and analyzes the types of questions students are prone to making mistakes on in this section, with annotations by master teachers.
[Typical Examples Analysis]: Provides a concise explanation of the knowledge system and ability system involved in typical examples of this section.
[Innovative Application]: In recent years, innovative and practical application questions have been increasing in exam papers across various subjects. This section focuses on cultivating students' innovative spirit and abilities, bridging theory with life, and has a strong sense of the times.
[Middle School Connection]: Summarizes and analyzes past middle school exam questions and famous mock exam questions related to the key points of this section, cultivating students' awareness of the middle school exam and their ability to take exams.
[Strengthened Assessment]: Provides a sufficient number of exercises to enable students to fully master and consolidate the key points of this section.
[Fun Zone]: According to the new standard requirements, supplements extracurricular knowledge related to this section (lesson), helping students expand their knowledge and improve their learning interest.
In addition, this book also specially sets up sections such as comprehensive tests, final comprehensive tests, etc., for students to use for self-study, self-assessment, and for teachers to evaluate teaching effectiveness.