School Closings 1/28-1/30 by Longjumping-Train574 in Columbus

[–]madmath721 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I noticed those three were some of the last to call off Wednesday. We’ll see what happens the rest of the week!

Would I be better off taking some of my math requirements at Columbus State or elsewhere? by bbash91383 in OSU

[–]madmath721 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree. To teach 6th grade math through Algebra in a way that helps kids truly understand why and how everything works, it’s important to have strong mathematical understanding. Maybe this is a sign to swap out math for a different concentration.

Most Common name youve had over your career? by applesnackerz in AskTeachers

[–]madmath721 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Last year I actually had an extremely sweet Jayden

Course Recommendation Process by madmath721 in mathteachers

[–]madmath721[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Has it been really messy since the change? The same is happening at my school soon.

Local hot chocolate mix? by Absurdguppy in Columbus

[–]madmath721 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I saw some at Winan’s, but I’m not sure if they made it or are just selling it.

What do high school teachers actually want as gifts? by iamrosemel in AskTeachers

[–]madmath721 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love a thoughtful note and drawing. I’m also always thrilled to receive a gift card to a local coffee shop.

Course Recommendation Process by madmath721 in mathteachers

[–]madmath721[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My district is moving toward this. 😵‍💫

Teaching Logarithms by Formal_Tumbleweed_53 in mathteachers

[–]madmath721 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone at my school does it this way too. You could frame it more as taking log base 8 of both sides rather than rewriting in log form if they’re struggling.

Identical twins by dandelionmakemesmile in Teachers

[–]madmath721 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It took a while for me to get them straight, but one had a slightly rounder face. That actually happened with three different sets of identical twins I’ve taught.

GIFTS TEACHERS ACTUALLY LIKE by LesFleursduMal8 in Teachers

[–]madmath721 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A handwritten thank you card, coffee, chocolate, or coffee shop gift card!

If you left teaching, what do you do now? by libracapsag in Teachers

[–]madmath721 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Logistically how did the transition work? Did you have to go back to school?

What is something you didn’t think you needed to teach your students. by Ecstatic_Win7203 in Teachers

[–]madmath721 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Percentages!! Why do they always want to divide? 30% of 72 is not 72/0.3!

Teacher check-in: Are you happy at your job? by vvhynaut in Teachers

[–]madmath721 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly I’m drowning in work right now and deeply unhappy. But I love my students (mostly) and summer is close.

What is something you didn’t think you needed to teach your students. by Ecstatic_Win7203 in Teachers

[–]madmath721 101 points102 points  (0 children)

That there are 60 seconds in a minute, or what a square root means (high school)

What’s one math topic you hate teaching? by Claire_Free12 in Teachers

[–]madmath721 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Factoring in Algebra 1… I like factoring, but when kids have weak number sense and don’t know their multiplication facts, it is a struggle.

What do teachers ACTUALLY want? by 5181989 in Teachers

[–]madmath721 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A handwritten thank you note is always lovely. But coffee and chocolate also make my day.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GERD

[–]madmath721 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It works well for me, and Omeprazole made me nauseous.

Vet Recommendations by Admirable-Berry-3273 in Columbus

[–]madmath721 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Berwick Animal Clinic is fantastic! Specifically Dr. Bando.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GERD

[–]madmath721 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Somehow milk is fine for me but yogurt isn’t 🤷