Math in My Life

My relationship with Math
I enjoyed math, I would say from young. I think mainly because I am truly
not much of a language person. If I need to be at least something than I
would say I am a Math person.
Since young I have not much issue with math though not always the first in
class but definitely a subject that I can always count on.
It has never failed me.
I like the idea of applying the appropriate strategies to solve a problem
and I like the process of burying my whole self into solving a sum or two.
I like the feeling of being totally engaged in something;
The satisfaction of obtaining the solution to the problems;
The feeling of accomplishment is...

I would say 'Absolutely Wonderful'.

At least it helps to will away the boring hours in school.
When I am working on the math problems;
Everything seems to be at a standstill.
Everything seems not to matter.

Math! At least it makes more sense to me than English, which does not even have a definite rule.
But for math, 1 + 1 will definitely be 2, regardless of what others say,
I can count on that!


My Experience with Teaching Math
Have you ever encounter teaching Math to a student who just could not
understand why 1 + 1 is equal to 2, no matter how hard you tried, even with
the use of concrete object such as 'sweet', 'cookies', 'toys' etc.
You name it I believed I had used it.

Well, I met one such student and it almost did me in.

Though I enjoy mathematics and am good in it but I realised that it does
not necessary makes me a good teacher to teach mathematics.
Yes, I have inspired many students to like and enjoy mathematics,
Yes, I have encouraged many to persist on even when they feel like giving up.
Yes, I have taught many students and guide them to solve challenging sums.
But I realised that the most difficult is teaching the simplest, the most basic
concept of math.

I'm looking forward to this module!