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#1 Re: Introductions » Hi math lovers! » 2015-09-15 09:55:33

Agnishom wrote:
roniman wrote:

Wow, it's been 2 years since i was last here...like the new change!

Are you a time traveller?

Since I can't stop time yet...I guess in some way we're all time travelers no?

#2 This is Cool » This man is my hero! » 2015-09-14 06:59:23

roniman
Replies: 2

If you haven't heard Sir Ken Robinson speak, then you should listen. If you have, then I know you will listen again, b/c it's just THAT good!

http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity

I've seen a lot of TED talks, but all 3 of his videos are my favorite b/c I deal with education, and the things he says are very poignant, and relevant to today. Take a listen and let me know what you think.

#3 Re: Puzzles and Games » Cube it! » 2015-09-14 06:46:45

300^3 = 27000000

Can't believe no one jumped on that one.

#4 Re: Introductions » Hi math lovers! » 2015-09-14 06:24:58

zetafunc wrote:

Welcome back to the forum.

Thanks! Lots of new faces too! Happy to see the forum grow.

#5 Re: Maths Teaching Resources » Math Olympaid (OMK - In Malaysia) » 2015-09-14 06:18:19

I'm curious David, did you enjoy being in Math Olympiad?

#6 Re: Introductions » Hi math lovers! » 2015-09-14 06:08:03

Wow, it's been 2 years since i was last here...like the new change!

#8 Re: Maths Is Fun - Suggestions and Comments » ABCD x E Puzzle - Solution ? » 2013-12-06 18:54:42

(A)(B) is like (2)(4), which would mean 2x4.

AB is like 24

So if A =2, B = , C = , D = 8, and E = 4, then
  2178
x     4
--------
  8712

#10 Re: Introductions » Hello ^_^ » 2013-12-01 07:24:30

Hi Libby!

Unfortunately, I am NOT a stats guy...but hello nevertheless! smile

#11 Re: Introductions » Hello from Minnesota! » 2013-11-27 07:43:24

I'm not sure if there's one simple answer to your question, but I'll take a shot.
I think it's a culmination of things:
1) to be good at math, you have to practice. PERIOD.
2) to be good at math, you have to WANT to be good at math. So I ask my students do a little of their own soul searching to see how much work they're really ready to do.
3) to be effective at teaching math, I believe you have to be passionate about it. The kids don't care how much math you can do, they want to know that you care about their growth.

As for "applied learning", I think anyone who wants to learn something don't want to just sit there and listen to someone lecture over and over again. So any sort of activity helps encourage them to be more hands on. However, if you just sit there and only offer activities, then it will also not have the effect you want.

#12 Re: Introductions » Hello from Minnesota! » 2013-11-26 18:21:21

antonrasmussen wrote:
roniman wrote:

Hi Anton!

what made you want to be a math teacher?

Hey Roniman,

Great question!

I really want to teach . . . I think I'd be a good teacher too. But, instead of teaching subjects like English or Economics or even History, Math is the kind of subject where there is always a correct answer.

So, I feel like by teaching math I'm not only teaching a "subject" but a logical way of thinking.


Do you teach? What's been your experience with teaching?

Yes, I teach, I teach anything from Pre-Alg to Calc. Favorite being AP Calc.

My experience with teaching has been nothing short of amazing! I love working with kids, I love empowering my students, I love challenging them to solve things on their own. I love what I do, and when my kickstarter blows up, I will STILL be doing it!

#13 Re: Introductions » Hello from Minnesota! » 2013-11-25 05:01:27

Hi Anton!

what made you want to be a math teacher?

#14 Re: Jokes » Poem by a student » 2013-11-24 12:56:36

wait, is this joke considered dirt-y?

#15 Re: Maths Teaching Resources » math worksheets » 2013-11-24 11:38:20

for example, when i teach inverse operations to my students. I made worksheets that had problems like 2x+1=17

but i hated having to recreate more worksheets if they needed more help. So I figured out how to use the random number generator to make problems over and over again.

so in the previous example, i made a worksheet that had 40 problems such as the one you see, but say you do it, and realized you need to do more problems, just hit f9 and a whole new set will pop up.

i have like over 100+ topics from pre-algebra to calc.

#16 Re: Maths Teaching Resources » math worksheets » 2013-11-24 11:15:13

like i said, i make a lot of worksheets that are self-replicating. i just want to offer them (free) to people on this forum who have a need for them. i figured it's a good way to get to know more people here.

#17 Re: Maths Teaching Resources » math worksheets » 2013-11-24 11:03:20

I don't have it, so I'm just curious if it makes worksheets.

I tutor kids and I need worksheets all the time. And I hear about the amazing things that M does. I was just wondering if it can print worksheets easily.

#18 Re: Introductions » Hi math lovers! » 2013-11-24 10:54:34

Yeah, and the puns run amuck! I like it here a lot!

#19 Re: Introductions » Hi math lovers! » 2013-11-24 10:41:54

Wow, this thread jumped the shark fast! Is this how u guys/gals welcome everyone?! big_smile

#20 Maths Teaching Resources » math worksheets » 2013-11-24 10:37:24

roniman
Replies: 21

As stated in my intro thread, I make math worksheets on Excel for fun.

Someone pointed out that most people use Mathematica. I was just curious if anyone can tell me how the worksheet aspect on the program works?

Mainly, when I use Excel, I use their random number generator so I can recreate as many worksheets as possible without worrying about repeated worksheets. Does mathematica do this?

And if mathematic doesn't do this, i'm curious if any site/service does.

If not, is anyone interested in having me to share what I make with them?

#21 Maths Is Fun - Suggestions and Comments » Suggestion » 2013-11-24 07:12:38

roniman
Replies: 3

I am enjoying this forum immensely, however, I have discovered that I must be imaginary since I am not "real" yet.;)

I would like to know how one becomes a "real member".

So my suggestion is to post a "sticky" (not sure if that's possible, but something to that effect), where it reiterates forum rules. In addition, it lets new members know that links, as well as PMs, are not allowed unless we are real members. Of course any other rules I'm missing would be posted on there too. Oh and definitely let us know the how to achieve "reality" status.

#22 Re: Introductions » Hi math lovers! » 2013-11-24 06:46:28

bob bundy wrote:

hi roniman

Welcome to the forum.

I am currently a Rubiks Cube ambassador.

??  So what does that involve?  I wasn't aware they had an embassy?  smile

Bob

does online embassy count?

apparently i can't post links yet, but youcandothecubedotcom

it involves me getting more students/teachers to learn the rubiks cube.

Just out of curiosity, how many cubers do we haev on this forum?

#24 Jokes » Poem by a student » 2013-11-24 06:28:50

roniman
Replies: 34

I recently heard a poem by a student

"I dig, you dig, he digs, she digs, they dig, we dig."

If you don't understand it, it's ok, it's very ....DEEP.

lol

#25 Introductions » Hi math lovers! » 2013-11-24 06:25:19

roniman
Replies: 36

Hi everyone!

Very excited to see a forum full of people who love math.

So does every here make math worksheets on Excel for fun too?!?! lol

No?....oh....well, I don't do that either.../looks around

I tutor math from pre-algebra to AP calculus BC. I enjoy using puzzles/games to enhance my lesson plans. I am currently a Rubiks Cube ambassador.

I could go on and on about how much I love math and teaching. Hope to meet more people on here!

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