When I was in school I really hated Math class. I never felt confident and got terrible grades. For so many years I just assumed it was my own problem and just accepted it. I am so glad that I have had the privilege of taking a few math courses like this later in life. I have really enjoyed these classes. It really made me realize that I am in fact good at math and that if I don't know something, I can be taught!!! I don't ever want a student of mine to just assume that their inability to accomplish something is their own fault, like I was made to feel. I tried everything as a youngster when it came to Math and nothing helped. I realize now that I (or my teachers) just never found that special teaching technique that made it all click. I want to be sure that I have as many weapons possible in my arsenal to make it click for all of my students.
The article I linked here takes a different look at why a lot of students struggle with math. I really touches on the importance of understanding your students and understanding that students all learn differently.
Kid enable article
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Common Core
This week I read a bit about the Common Core Standards. I am still not really sure how I feel about this idea. I realize that we have to have certain standards for our students to work towards, but this nationwide blanket idea is a little strange to me.
As I read in the article that I linked below, this is the second time in 16 years that the standards have had a major “overhaul”. It seems like a lot of time and effort is being put into adopting standards yet our schools are still struggling on so many other ways. Maybe instead of spending all of that money on the standards, they could have thrown a little cash at some schools with out of date textbooks. Just an idea.
I don’t think the standards are the problem in this country. I think it has more to do with educational priorities and abilities of individuals.
As I read in the article that I linked below, this is the second time in 16 years that the standards have had a major “overhaul”. It seems like a lot of time and effort is being put into adopting standards yet our schools are still struggling on so many other ways. Maybe instead of spending all of that money on the standards, they could have thrown a little cash at some schools with out of date textbooks. Just an idea.
I don’t think the standards are the problem in this country. I think it has more to do with educational priorities and abilities of individuals.
If you do read this article, be sure to read some of the comments, there are some interesting ideas!
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