Today I am going to discuss my journey through this course and the valuable skills I have learned in terms of teaching mathematics. I would like to start off by saying how much I appreciate the guidance and help of Professor Bunz. She has been instrumental in helping our class discover how fun teaching math can be, something that every student of mine will appreciate in the future. I have learned to make math meaningful to my students. To make it relatable, engaging and fun whenever possible. I understand that not every math class is going to be super fun, however, I think that there needs to be a balance between textbook work and engaging activities/games. I have learned to teach my students to recognize that math is an essential and integral part of our everyday lives. Demonstrating this will serve to enhance their conceptual understanding of mathematics in all strands. I have also realized that it is important to understand where my students might be confused with mathematical c...
Creating Positive Math Mindsets