Math and Peaches?

GA2:

In response to: http://jammnpeaches.blogspot.com

Math can be found in every hidden corner of everyday life. Even the most random things like an old experience with peaches.

Ms.Mariner's experience with not liking peaches can be paralleled to the way many students see math class. Its common knowledge that students like to get a feel for what they will be learning in math class and how their teachers will be. Most of us quite frankly get our mind set on the fact that we are going to hate math, it is going to be hard, and we will just not understand it, similar to the way Ms.Mariner knew she would not like these peaches, and most certainly knew that if she tried to trim those rose bushes, they would subsequently die.

Although the majority of students really don't like math, there remains an inside curiosity about how all of the math works, at least this is true for me. Curiosity can lead to great things, whether it be a student learning a new method of math or Ms.Mariner discovering for herself that cutting the rose bushes the way Barbara had recommended really can make a difference.

This is what leads me to believe that everything deserves to be given a chance, even math class. You never know, you may find your niche, just like Ms.Mariner and her jamm'n peaches.

This is why I like to approach math with an open mind. Although it is certainly not my calling,  I do not hate it. I find it very rewarding to figure out a difficult math problem. Its easy to become frustrated with math for me, so I frequently find myself learning better through the powerpoint presentations we do in class. I am more of a visual learner, so for me seeing someone do something first, and then practicing myself is the most beneficial way of learning.