...I believe that although algorithmic thinking and deductive reasoning is critically important in mathematics, so are conceptual thinking, inductive reasoning, mental mathematics, and making connections. Questions that I often ask are: What do you expect? Does this make sense? (read more)
...However, generally, I want to create a very relaxed, flexible atmosphere where the learner feels comfortable being wrong. I believe the aspect of math that makes the classes so daunting to many is the rigid structure and the need to be right. By asking questions the learner likely does not know... (read more)