mercer county teacher of the year brings math to life with real-world applications - whiteboard connected to computer

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Hamilton High School Chinese and Western mathematics teacher Ismat Shari was named the teacher of the year in Mercer County. 2. unknown 3.
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5708 Hamilton High School Chinese and Western mathematics teacher Ismat Shari was rated as an annual teacher in Mercer County. (Courtesy photo)HAMILTON —
Algebra students at Ismat Shari have been pestering her about this question: in fact, when can I use this thing on her regional website, she lists 100 different situations in which algebra she teaches students will work, including everything from juggling and Sudoku puzzles to digging oil or drawing a map of the brain.
"I am trying to make math dynamic for my students," Shari said today . ".
"If I can do that, then I have a chance to really reach out to them.
The Ministry of Education of the State Department quoted her this week as "a strong determination to ensure that all students find hidden potential and succeed" by appointing Shali as the annual teacher in Mercer County.
The Hamilton Township School District also appointed her teachers of the year.
Last year, another educator in Hamilton
Michael Friedman, technical education teacher at Grace Middle School
Also rated as the teacher of the year in Mercer County.
"This is an overwhelming honor," Shari said . ".
The annual County teachers are selected by a group of administrators, teachers, parents and county education delegates. Now, a state-
According to the Ministry of Education press release, the educators level group will select the annual teachers in New Jersey based on written applications, video submissions and interviews.
The annual state teachers will be announced in October and represent New Jersey in the annual National Teacher competition.
"These are model teachers representing different content areas and grade levels.
This award is a tribute to their talent, dedication, professional spirit and success with our students.
Every year, they are part of a valuable team of teachers.
Can inspire the leaders of all of us, "said David Hespe, acting education commissioner.
Shari has been teaching mathematics for 16 years, including the past eight years in the west of Hamilton High School, where "real-
She is concerned about "world Applications ".
She tried to instill algebra lessons into the student's brain by applying different technical uses: She said she was the first teacher in the West to use an interactive whiteboard and use questions --and-
Answer "flashing" and smart document cameras in class almost every day.
Even on her first day in the West, Shari turned to a computer demo instead of relying solely on the blackboard.
"My students saw the technology I used and appreciated it.
They came to me and said, "Why don't you do this ? "
"They will start making suggestions because now they know the options.
But it's not just "mechanical work," says Shari.
Shari asked her students to complete several projects each year, asked them to accept a mathematical concept and find the way it appears in their daily lives.
In a recent project on parabolas, the students brought back dozens of examples, including bridges, McDonald's highway signs, and even photos of themselves jumping or posing.
"With math, I really believe that not only does my students need to do the job, but they also need to understand the subject.
They need to be able to relate to the concept . "
"When I'm with a real
World app, I don't need to place information on the board in order to get in touch with them.
"Mike Davis can be reached at mdavis @ njtimes. com.
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