How many times have I gotten this question Why? As in why learn this math? Why do I need to know this math? etc. I am sure most of us can relate. The reading addressing this question was quite enlightening for me. Trying to answer these questions on a daily basis, both for my student's need and for my own personal peace of mind is an issue I have been struggling with for years.
I began my teaching career as a science teacher which I feel has helped me on most occasions as I can relate the mathematics in science fields such as physics, chemistry and geology to the real world as it were. Being able to give students something tangible to connect the mathematics to is paramount in dealing with such issues in the mathematics classroom.
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