Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Top 10 Things About Mr. Montgomery: #2 Solving Problems



I love math!  It was definitely my favorite subject when I was a kid in school.  It always made sense to me and it was my favorite subject as I went to high school.  I like that math has definite answers and that sometimes there are many ways to find that right answer.  I also like the fact that I can draw pictures to help me understand how to solve the problem.

When I first started teaching math, it was tough for me to understand why people didn't just see math like I did, but as I taught more and more I found ways to show them how I saw problems.  I have been incredibly successful teaching math to both students who it is their best subject and students who it is their biggest challenge.  I also have taught advanced problem solving which has led to many of my students getting medals in a national problem solving challenge in the spring.

I get excited when it is math time and I can't wait to help you see how much you can do when you gain a few more skills.  Every year I learn more from my students by having them explain to me how they see things and that helps me explain things to other students.  I will be learning as much as you are and we will all be helping each other excel in math.



Top 10 Things about Mr. Montgomery:

10. My Family
9. Playing Games
8. A Touch of Creativity
7. Super Hero
6. Enjoying the Outdoors
5. Healthy Decisions
4. Helping Others
3. Leadership Style
2. Solving Problems
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