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Show 6 Tooele Transcript, Thun. December 10, 1981 Area Obituaries Vocabulary Creates Math Problems For Navajo Students The professor says that Sound- - alike words such as "some and "sum" may although these definitions lie one of the reasons why are not unique to Navajo Navajo Indian students in students, they are more southern IT ah and north- prevalent than among Ang-l- . Must of the Navajos he ern Arizona have difficulty has studied in the learning mathematics. West fuiK'tion in The basic problem isnt with numliers and compu- two languages and have not tational ability but with vo- had adequate exposure to cabulary, according to Dr. math vocabulary in the earDouglas Garlic, an asso- ly grades. The problem boils ciate professor of American Inter-mounta- in Indian education and down to one thing. Dr. mathematics at Brigham Gariie says. If a teacher emphasizes computational Young University. Over the past eight skill without specifically years, he has tested working on vocabulary in hundreds of Navajos and conjunction with the skills, Anglos from fourth grade students liecome confused through college freshmen and fmst rated when appliand found out that Navajo cation problems are vcriwl-l- y stated and shy away students consistently have a more difficult time with from the subject. After all, if students cant properly mathematics. This may be due to a conceptualize the words, exvariety of previously stu- how can they ever lie died factors such as low pected to umlcrstand vere bally expressed problems motivation, poor self-imag- and lack of role mo- Pamela Medina Thomas A. Pamela Medina Pamela Lynn Medina, 16, a former student of Tooele High School, died Dec. 7, 1981 in a Salt Lake hospital. Site was lxtm on Jan. 10, 1965 in Tooele to John and Louisa Garcia Medina. Miss Medina was a memler of St. Marguerite's Catholic Church. Site is survived by her father, Tooele; mother, Louisa Cudinundsen, Salt Lake City; brothers, John and Tony, both of Tooele; grandparents, Juan and Mary Medina of Tooele; Daniel and Franck Vigil of Magna; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; godparents. Bill and Los Angeles, Beatrice Graham, California. Funeral will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Marguerites Catholic Church. Friends may call on Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. at St. Margtierites Church where Holy Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friends may also call one hour prior to services at the Church. Burial will be in the Tooele City Cemetery. Williams married Margaret McKinley Meik on Feb. 9, 1951. He was employed at Morton Salt Company for 45 years and was a veteran of World War I. Mr. William was an active memlrcr of theLDSChurch .At the time of his death he was the instructor of the high priest group. He also served as a scout leader in Grantsville and Salt Lake for many years. He filled a stake mission in the Temple View Stake and was a couaselor in the Arbor Ward bishopric. Mr. Williams also served as a guide at the LDS Church Welfare Square for several years. Surviving are his wife, Margaret, Salt ' Lake City; son, Lawrence (Larry) of Eti wanda, Calif.; sister, Mrs. Glyndon (Emma Jane) Bates, Roy; brothers, Janies R., George W., and Ratcliffe, all of Grantsville. Funeral will be held Saturday noon at the Jefferson Ward Chapel, 1510 Richard Street in Salt Lake City. Viewing will be held at the chapel one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the Grantsville City Cemetery. Adam W. Muir Adam William Muir, infant son of Tim and Leanna King Muir, died Dec. 8, 1981, in Tooele. He was bom Oct. 8, 1981 in Tooele. The child is survived by his parents; brothers, Bradley Martin and Justin Scott, all of Tooele; grandparents, David and Rayda King and Millard and Annie Muir and great grandmother, ELsie Hadfield, all of Grantsville. Funeral will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in the Tate Mortuary Chapel. Friends may call one hour prior to services. Burial will be in the Tooele City Cemetery. Adam W. Muir KOEVENS Apparently teachers assume tliat students naturally acquire knowledge of mathematical terms as they progress through school, Imt Dr. Gariie says his studies show that many Navajo Indians have a far differ- ent understanding of math vocabulary than their teachers think they have. For instance, a significant numlier of fifth grade Navajos who were presented with mathematical terms confused angle with ankle, foot with factor human foot, with a building where people work, and thought "remainder meant to stay at someones home. Other interference factors he discovered included the following: sum was thought to be part of something, quotient meant to wait for something (patient), and addition" was associated with a room built on a house or to try out for a play. (within Tooele City) On AH Christmas Trees Custom Flocking! We flock any trees, yours or ours, artificial or natural, any color! FREE Are Sprayed With Wilt Proof Prevent Needle Drop and School principals have changed markedly over the past two decades as they have faced increasingly complex and frustrating responsibilities, according to a University of Utah professor of educational adminis- tration. Dr. Lloyd E. McCleary says that iarger schools, a string of legislative mandates, declining enrollments, rising expectations from parents and new ser- Todays principals, says McCleary, have an educational philosophy very different from that of their predecessors. He attributes part of that change to the social turmoil of the late 1960s and early 70s which had a dramatic impact on schools and the principals who lead them. According to studies by hostile or disinterested students shouldnt be required to attend school; schools re- FIRE quire too little academic work; schools should provide specific job training and develop programs for HAZARD! talented students; and arent producing schools Remember Us For All Your Gardening 1120 N. Main Tooele 882-769- 6 GREENHOUSES Open: 9:30-8:0- enough scholars in human needs, energy, environment and medicine. The principals disagree with statements that court decisions concerning segre- gation were correctly 0 ing deficiencies which may never !e remedied. Dr. Carbe said a major implication drawn from the that once a confor a mathematics cept study is term has been formed in the mind of the student, it appears it is not significantly altered by additional years of schooling unless specific emphasis is placed on vocabulary. The concepts students associated with the mathematics terms in my study were learned before the sixth grade and were re- tained throughout the years, even into college, Dr. Garlte explained. As part of his research, passed the final exams. In similar mathematics classes last fall with large Indian enrollments, instruc- - IjOTS FOR SALE: Stockton, ton put more emphasis on mat hermit ics terminology IMPROVED LOTS FOR SALE: East ridge Subdivision (NE of 3rd N. and 7th St); $8,000; I down; 13 - and nearly and reading every student passed the interest rate; finals. year 0 term. Contail Fin Bank (Don) Dr. Carbe has other proof of his findings. A former BYU Indian student, who is now the principal of a small elementary school 882-393- When You Want to Get C-- FOR SALE by builder, new home. Four bedroom, 1 p financing. For further information call in southern Utah, was careful to emphasize vocabulary and teach his Navajo fifth graders the proper de- Your Message Across... 561-866- ADUEdTISE! 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McCleary noted that One principal sees a while principals today are wave of narcissism much better prepared among parents. They academically, the demands dont ask what they can do on them are greater and so, to help their kids, but subsequently, are their frus- speak about themselves and trations. their rights, he says. AnIn her 1981 doctoral dis- other principal reports the sertation in educational adjoke among administrators ministration, Miriam Y. La- is that signs will soon be cey found that todays prin- posted in schools saying, cipals rate the ability to Conceive them and leave manage conflict as the them. most important characterisLacey found that some tic in their professions. recent programs providing They view themselves as in child care, psychological one conflict after another -- services, and moral and with students, teachers, ethical development, etc., parents, staff, fellow ad- have increased the friction ministrators and boards of between the school and the education. community. both national associations of elementary and secondary school principals, radical changes occured between 1965 and 1980 in principals views about compulsory education, Todays principals say Reduce ing vocabulary in the teaching process, thus leav- wmmmm What A Difference A Decade Makes In The Attitude Of School Chiefs court decisions, aid to private and religious schools, student rights, political discussions in the classroom and emphasis on academic work. Trees ed. He said it is easy to slack off or even avoid emphasiz- ids JdWml Allsop Realty NEW LISTING principalship. FREE DELIVERY !to culties. tributed to the changing Decorating Headquarters All emphasizing skills, but my has pinpointed a less re- research suggests they must searched problem basic also emphasize vocabulary and it must lie done early mathematics vocabulary. He lielieves other minor- in the students' educational ities may face similar diffi- careers," the professor stat- vices creating organizational complexity have all con- Your Christmas ' Teachers seem to be - Thomas Allsert Williams, 85, of Salt Lake City, died Doc. 7. 1981 in a Salt Lake hospital after a short illness. He was bom in Grantsville on Sept. 7, 1896 to James and Merlin Ann Ratcliffe Williams. He married Francis Bumiester on July 2, 1923. Two sons, Frank and Lawrence were bom. She died April 6, 1929. Frank was killed in World War II. Mr. Williams (story problems)? dels. 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