I have fun with mathematics. I get a sense of satisfaction when I am engrossed in math. The thinking that I referred to in my previous post truly gives me joy. Aside from my family and keeping up a household, I spend some of my free time watching math videos and searching for cool math things on the internet. When I tell students this they really question my sanity. I hear things like, "wow Mr. Snaith, not only are you losing your hair you are losing your mind".
In reality, some of my students in my class throughout the years have actually followed in my footsteps. There has been a handful of times in my teaching career when students have come to me and said, "Mr. Snaith, I found this really cool video on '????' on the internet, you should check it out". In addition to "thinking" about math, watching others truly get excited about math topics also gives me joy.
SO... math is fun!
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In reality, some of my students in my class throughout the years have actually followed in my footsteps. There has been a handful of times in my teaching career when students have come to me and said, "Mr. Snaith, I found this really cool video on '????' on the internet, you should check it out". In addition to "thinking" about math, watching others truly get excited about math topics also gives me joy.
SO... math is fun!
http://www.wimp.com/fibonaccisequence
The most lasting and meaningful form of learning is often when a "playful" attitude is present in the learner and is encouraged by those present.
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