First Response to Questions (Finally)

1. What content area are you teaching? Why are you teaching this subject?

I teach math (algebra II and precalculus), and now physics. I teach these subjects because I'm an engineer, I love engineering, and it always seems like there's a shortage of competent math and science teachers.

2. What have you noticed about the students you are teaching this year? Do they have particular problems with reading or writing? What are their strengths?

A lot of my students are motivated, but not very adaptable. They're used to short assignments, simple problems, and having everything spelled out for them. Throw them something unfamiliar, and in general, they just choose not to do it. Especially if it involves reading or writing.

3. What do you most want to learn in this course?

I'd like to figure out how to get my students to learn content from the textbook without me translating it for them, how to see the advantages of Springboard, and how to put what they know about math into writing.