Today was the first day of class for the summer semseter. I am teaching
Prepratory Math and I must admit I have been dreading the task a bit. The students are incoming Freshmen who are in the class because they failed the math entrance test. I was expecting a classroom full of kids who hate math and will be very difficult to teach.
It seems to be true that most of the kids hate math, but my two sections today went fairly smoothly. Granted I was teaching extrememly elementary topics such as how to add fractions, but the students seemed to be engaged and seemed to respond to my encouragement. I am hoping the rest of the short summer semester goes the same way.
Stuart,
Haven't had time to post a comment here for while since I've been busy with school and work. On top of this, I've just purchased a new home so things have been quite hectic around here.
So, sounds like you've been busy yourself. I thought you would have the summer to travel. Do you have to teach every day? Math huh? That's really cool that you get to teach it. What other subjects do you teach besides math and comp. science? Are you coming back to visit us any time soon? If you stop by Raleigh, give me a call.
Have a great day.
David
Good luck!! I know you will do well, for you are a natural born teacher!! I should know .... I am your little sister afterall!! :-)
Love you!!
Beth, thanks for the encouragement! :)
David,
Teaching math is cool?! I don't think so. At least not Introductory Math (Algebra) to students who failed the math entrance exam. Oh well...
Congrats on buying a new house, by the way. Very exciting. I don't think I will be visiting Raleigh anytime soon, but I will be sure to let you know when I do!