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Methodology

My teaching method is strongly based on direct engagement with mathematics and mathematical ideas.

My main three goals are the following:

1. To help students develop mathematical literacy.

2. To relieve mathematical anxiety through play and exploration.

3. To allow students to have enough time to be creative and develop their own ideas so they won't have to rely on others to develop their ideas.

I am a strong believer that the usual formula pushing methods of K-12 curriculum are insufficient for developing mathematical literacy and the primary reason why students struggle to learn and synthesize new concepts. For me, mathematical literacy is not about learning how to say big words, read formulas or symbols but rather a way of learning about how apply practical reasoning from the past to mathematical ideas that we are trying to learn now and formulating those ideas in plain language (English).

With regard to how my lessons will usually go, sometimes my lessons can be engaged and creative, allowing students to lead in their explanations of their own ideas and my correction of those. Other times they might challenge the student to work in silent, independent investigation and questioning. I try to adapt my style depending on the personality of the student in question.

Ultimately, the goal is to try to get students to engage authentically with math through play and practice so that they can take full ownership of their understanding and be in touch with their inner mathematician instead of needing to always rely on others.