...Trigonometry is one of the most feared math classes. Many students feel like they are learning a whole new language when they approach sines, cosines, tangents, secants, cosecants, and cotangents. Don't worry, though - with a little bit of help I've seen many students who feel lost become quite confident working with trig! (read more)
...As students grow into their teens, I hope they understand learning vocabulary is part of what it means to think critically. A desirable outcome would be for students to realize on their own that continuously learning new words can help them make good decisions. Regarding grammar, as with all o... (read more)