...That is why my first priority is always getting to know my student, especially their approach to dealing with real and abstract concepts. I try to understand how he/she understands so I can identify the challenges in his/her method of understanding. I don't believe saying the same thing over and over is an effective method of teaching. (read more)
...I would try to show students real life applications in the real world as to how math could be used! I had my own roofing company for 56 years and actually had students work with me on a roof they had to calculate the number of squares of shingles and tar paper and pounds of nails on a job1 In Ge... (read more)