Monthly Archives: September 2010

Precalc Mantra – Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset

Posted on September 27, 2010 by

In an earlier post I wrote about the mantra for my precalc class.  The general idea is that the process of learning begins with a surface level understanding, followed by some confusion, and finally a deeper level understanding.  Calcdave used … Continue reading →

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Learning to Teach is Getting Harder

Posted on September 24, 2010 by

Today I led homework corrections.  While this wasn’t my first time doing something like this, it was the first time I led corrections in front of this precalculus class.  As I minored in education during my undergraduate career, I’ve had … Continue reading →

Posted in Irrational Cube | 2 Comments

Giving Directions

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

Something I have been thinking a lot about recently is the art of giving directions.  From my limited experiences in classes, it has become clear to me that how you introduce a worksheet/group work/task/anything has a huge impact on student … Continue reading →

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Bathroom Breaks

Posted on September 19, 2010 by

The school I am working at has a very strict policy on going to the bathroom during class.  It (paraphrased) is as follows: During a class period, unless in an emergency (read: a period) no going to the bathroom, period. I … Continue reading →

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Does Math Have a Place in Other Subjects?

Posted on September 18, 2010 by

This is what I use as a bookmark.  I found it in a book at a thrift store and kept it.  When I saw it, I got really excited thinking I just earned 500,000 pesos.  That has to be worth … Continue reading →

Posted in Math in my World, Rational Cube | 3 Comments