Two of the NCTM content standards include algebra and geometry. My mathematical motivation stemmed from my love for solving puzzles. Algebra was fun to me because it involved finding missing pieces, rearranging math sentences, and representation. As well, algebra can be used in many different instances, making it the most used standard throughout school. Geometry, probability, and data analysis often involve algebra.
On the other hand, I was never a fan of geometry even though it often involves algebra.
Many students do not like algebra because it is confusing. However, it is up to me as a teacher to make motivate students and make algebra fun and interesting. I can do this by playing games in the classroom. Teachnology is a great website that provides games and lesson plans involving math concepts. For instance, a fun game for students is "How old did you say?", in which students use a formula to determine the teacher's age (teachnology, 2011).
Teachnology. (2011). Beacon Lesson Plan Library. Retrieved from http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/Lessons/31.htm
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