People always think that
numbers (and math) can make things seem more complicated. Some students gasp at
the very mention of math because they see numbers and it all seems overwhelming.
Yes, being a teacher and one who has a passion for math, I strongly believe in
the importance of not only learning “how to do” math but learning how to love
math. There is nothing more satisfying for a teacher AND a student than
grasping that math concept. Once a student understands a concept, they can whiz
through all those math problems and feel a sense of accomplishment. I want to
teach students that math and numbers do not make things more complicated…in fact,
math (and numbers) actually makes this world much easier!