My Math Philosophy

Math Philosophy

Math should not be a word that frightens students. Math should be a word that truly engages students. I want students to not be afraid to try a math problem even if they do not know the right answer. Math should be an experience that lasts their entire life, one that they can carry throughout their career. Math should not be a brick wall; math should be your hammer, always pounding at something. You may not strike at what you want all of the time but you will have the right tools to get there. My learning experiences in math have truly motivated me to be a better math teacher than those that I have had before. I do not want my students to have to suffer silently. I want them to have every option and tool available to them to better learn math. I know that children all learn differently and that is why I will not teach math in a way that only one child can learn. I will teach so that each child can have the opportunity to not only learn but enjoy math. I will try my hardest to meet the needs of all learners. I will always keep an open line of communication with my students to find out what works best for them. Learning will always be engaging, rewarding, and meaningful. Math is so important for everyday life. It just makes things easier if you are good at it. I want my students to see that I enjoy math and that they too can enjoy it.  I want students to be confident in math when they leave my classroom. I want them to have the option to choose a career that may include an immense amount of mathematics and not be afraid of it.