...The basics of geometry are essential to any physicist, using angles and shapes to describe various phenomena. As such, I am fluent in the language of geometry. While I have a PhD in physics, I am also trained as a high-school physics teacher. (read more)
...I've seen a variety of tactics and tricks, and I've even been experimenting with my own opening move. I've read the entire protestant bible, all 66 books. I am adept at reading the various versions. (read more)
...I can show students how to work a problem using a method or two, but students will come up with their own methods occasionally. When they do, I strongly encourage the student to stick with their own method as long as it works every time. Each mind works differently, so then our problem solving in math should reflect that variety. (read more)