Our Math Stories [US] by Theodore Lane

Our Math Stories [US] by Theodore Lane https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k en-us 2023-08-22 12:26:33 UTC 2024-06-06 12:47:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d6.png Teddy Lane tlane46 https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2672098387 In middle school and high school I often struggled to wrap my mind around abstract math concepts. More than a few times I handed in homework stained with invisible teardrops. In the 10th grade, however, I had a teacher who applauded us for our mistakes and who taught us to focus on the process rather than the outcome. He made space for me to find patience and awe in understanding the "how" of math. The success I found that year launched my math trajectory into advanced classes and subsequently college level calculus. While I still encountered difficulties and obstacles in college (with some marks in math at the lower end of the grade scale), my curiosity for how math can be broken down and simplified to solve complex problems has never left and it is one of the reasons why I love learning about and teaching math.]]> 2023-08-24 20:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2672098387 Joel https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2675616775 I wasn't always strong in math. I remember failing math in the 4th grade. That summer, with some textbooks at home and a lot of encouragement from my parents, I learned how to teach myself math. I really began to enjoy math in middle school. My teacher was very organized and I loved the systematic, logical nature of the subject. It still didn't just come easily to me. I had to work at it. But I definitely took pride in being able to tackle really difficult problems. I would say there was a bit of pride in being able to figure something out that others seemed to really struggle with. In college I got humbled a bit. In my math journey up until that point I had been a bit of an individual worker. College math required more collaboration. This I struggled with; particularly with asking for help from teachers as well as fellow students. It is an area I'm still seeking to grow in.]]> 2023-08-28 19:44:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2675616775 Eric https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2675659199 “I don’t want to be a mathematician or a math teacher, so no, thanks.”

These were my words to the head of a special math program I was invited to at my college. Late in high school, I struggled to teach myself the math in the textbook when I couldn’t make sense of my class notes to figure out my homework. Even though I was really good at taking math tests like the SAT (I had a GREAT tutor) and the AP Calc Exam, I thought that math was a soulless subject, and I wasn’t very interested in pursuing it further.

Growing up, my dad was always VERY quick at mental math calculations, and I would feel so much math anxiety when trying to work out calculations in my head in conversation with him, even when I could do it easily on paper with no problem. I eventually rediscovered it when I started tutoring, and I fell in love with the problem-solving and puzzle-like nature of math once I saw how awesome, useful, and beautiful math can be.]]> 2023-08-28 20:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2675659199 Lin Yang tlane46 https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2679928347 I didn't really like math until 7th grade algebra, when I had a teacher who really encouraged me -- even though I didn't speak much in class, she saw the learning I demonstrated on homework and tests. Until then, I didn't think I could be "good at math." She invited me to join the math team. When I went to the first meeting, I felt a little out of my element because I had no idea how to solve a lot of the problems, but I was excited about the puzzle-like questions. During group competitions, I noticed that each person had different strengths, and different types of problems they were good at. I ended up majoring in physics in college, so we had to take a lot of math classes. It was interesting to see how many different types of math there are, because high school math can be so focused on the algebra-through-calculus path. Some types of math come more easily to me. When it doesn't come easily, it can be super frustrating because I feel like I am banging my head against a wall. As I've gotten older, I am better at being patient with myself when I am learning something new; it takes time to form those new connections in your brain! While my job now does not directly relate to math, I think that math is a way of seeing and a way of thinking about the world. I use what I learned in statistics when I analyze data from student surveys -- the math tells me what's important and what's just noise. I love to sew quilts and clothing, and mathematical concepts from trigonometry and geometry often come up. I love going to museums to see art inspired by or related to mathematical concepts: mosaics, tiling, anything "infinite", studies of lines and planes, ... It feels really empowering to not be scared of math and to be able to see the ways it gets used all around us!]]> 2023-08-31 14:56:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2679928347 Maman Cisse tlane46 https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2685151193 How do you feel about math?

I felt that I wasn't good at math due to my poor test scores.

Did you always feel this way? Why or why not?

I felt this way up until college because no matter how much I studied my results were almost always in the C or D range.

What were some times when you felt particularly successful or capable in math class? Particularly frustrated or hopeless?

I felt successful and capable in my freshman year in college (I took a Pre-calculus class) because I wanted to prove to myself that I wasn't "bad "at math. My professor was so understanding of my struggles so we met after class for support and I would always go to office hours (not just before exams). My persistence made me feel successful. I was participating more and test scores were B's now.

How did you cope with or overcome challenges you faced in math class?

I cope by asking for support with friends who were "good" at math and going for support from my professors.

When have you done math outside of the math classroom?

Whenever I renew my lease I calculate the percentage it increased by and determine the probability of how much it will be the next year. Also when I go shopping, dining (20% of the tip), etc.

How do you envision yourself doing math in the future (in a career, in cooking, in school, helping kids, etc.)?

In cooking I always measure how much each ingredient will be. I will have to help my future children with their math work, and if I wanted to change jobs, I will have to consider the probabilities moving cost, how much more/less money I'll be making etc.

]]> 2023-09-05 15:55:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2685151193 Dr. Correa acorrea64 https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2687248329 How do you feel about math?

Not great. I define myself by my other gifts.

Did you always feel this way?

Teachers didn't encourage me. I was taught only one way. Rote. The teaching didn't respond to my learning style.

What were some times when you felt particularly successful or capable in math class?

Never.

Particularly frustrated or hopeless?

Always and checked out.

How did you cope with or overcome challenges you faced in math class?

I got through it by getting Ds which were passing or doing extra credit.

When have you done math outside of the math classroom?

I am great at budgets, bills and credit score which is excellent. Debt free.

How do you envision yourself doing math in the future (in a career, in cooking, in school, helping kids, etc.)?

I am good at math in other places applied to life, just not in classroom math.

]]> 2023-09-06 17:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2687248329 Nalani https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702189591 I used to feel discouraged in math because I felt like I wasn’t good at it. I was constantly failing my math classes in Elementary school. The bad grades and my lack of motivation made me think this way. However, I didn’t always think/feel this way. Everything changed in 7th grade. We got our first test. I tried very hard because I knew I had more to offer. I was tired of failing. It was time to turn things around. Grades were coming back. I still had the thought in my head that I probably failed. However when I got that test, I got a 19.5/20. The .5 was because I didn’t name one of the units. Math has been great for me ever since. Even through the struggles and failed tests. All because I tried and believed in myself. That’s how I cope with math challenges or any challenge.

I felt successful when my friend and I were studying through facetime for a big math test the following day. We were both nervous but that hard work paid off. We both got a 36/40 and I will never forget the huge smile on my math teacher’s face.

I don’t wish to continue math past college but I would like to use my math skills to help my younger cousins, or children if I ever have them.

]]> 2023-09-13 14:15:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702189591 Montreal, QC, Canada https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702190266 in math class i was always good until last year. as the years past it got harder but i always got it. i felt that it was hardest in 4th grade when i cried every time i had to do my work and i needed parental assistance. i always managed to do my work on time but in the past years it has gotten so hard that sometimes i skip the work in general because i cant do it. i dont do math outside of the classroom because it doesnt come up in my life. when i grow up i want to do work with tech which requires alot of work related to math so i should get used to it. ]]> 2023-09-13 14:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702190266 theo https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702193072 Math has always been hard, it's a very tedious subject with a lot of formulas and there is always only one answer.

A time where I have felt confident in my math ability is during 8th grade when I would start to get better grades on my quizzes and homeworks. This really helped me not lose hope and made me feel better about my math ability. Additionally, a time where I felt hopeless was 6th grade because the online learning was hard in math because it wasn't in person and I couldn't get the help I needed. But there have been several times that I have felt discouraged in math and haven't felt my best. Some things that I do to help with these problems are not feeling discouraged, asking questions and going to office hours. Another thing that I do is use the resources that are available and provided for my benefit.

I have done math outside of school, I have had tutors and gotten help from specialists.

I don't really envision myself doing complex math like trigonometry and geometry, but things like percentages, statistics, and basic math will probably be used in my daily life moving forward.

]]> 2023-09-13 14:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702193072 Jah https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702193659 In math I always struggled with asking questions with worry I would slow down the class or be judged for my understanding of the lesson. I was behind sometimes and only got help when I needed to get an assignment or test in and then the teacher would see how much I understood and the errors in my work. It didn't help that I didn't feel safe in the environment I was in until the end of the year. I practiced participating more during class and getting rid of my nerves so I could become more confident with asking for help. I learned everyone has their moments and might desire a helping hand but don't let yourself get behind in school because of your silence, you have a voice to use it. ]]> 2023-09-13 14:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702193659 P.S. 372 -The Children's School, Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY dcostas1 https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702194146 My math story started at my elementary school. I was always interested in math, but t was hard to pay attention, Which we found out later was due to my ADHD. I still liked math more than any other class, and I feel like the having a good teacher can make or break a math class. So when I went to a different school, math got harder for me. This was a result of having long term subs for a while. this led to me losing interest in one of my most favorite subjects. This was the reason why I switched to Brooklyn Friends. Last year, I had some trouble adjusting to the level of math being taught. But I learned how to organize time to become a better student in math. I see a lot of math in my future due to the fact that I want to go to Cornell. And even after that, I want to work in Buisness or Investment Banking. ]]> 2023-09-13 14:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702194146 Cole https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702196065 I normally struggled in math in 8th grade and it made me not really like math that much but I used to love math and always look forward to it.

I didn't always feel this way because when I was younger math was so much easier and it was just 2+2 and 1x2 now it's very complicated.

Sometimes I feel successful in math when I complete all my work before others get it all right and get very hard questions correct. Sometimes I felt hopeless when I was sick the day before and had no clue what we were doing and I didn't want to ask what to do because I thought the teacher would get mad that I wasn't listening.

I overcome challenges in math by asking my friends or kids in my class and if they don't know I can ask the teacher.

I have done math outside of class to see if I can afford something and I use math a lot outside of school. I normally don't use very complicated equations like algebra.

I envision myself doing math in the future because I might have a job where I need to use math and my mom and dad's job requires a lot of very complicated math and most jobs do.

]]> 2023-09-13 14:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702196065 New York, NY Anonymous https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702199624 I like math, however, sometimes the rules of math are hard for me to learn or keep up with. It is hard to keep the same amount of enthusiasm about math when I do not understand what is being taught. I used to like math way more because I was able to understand the topics a lot more. I feel capable when I understand the math from the beginning of the unit, but when we get further in the unit I tend to not feel as capable because I would have so much to catch up on. I try to overcome these challenges by listening intently at the beginning of the unit and putting in the work to make sure I truly understand the topic and the rules that apply. I should make sure I am comfortable with the math before it gets more complicated. Math fits into almost every career, major, or activity. When I am older I would like to major in things that include math, although my opinion on what I want to do may change with time. Currently, I am thinking about majoring in business or psychology. If I want to become a therapist, I would have to do doctor-level training, similar to med school. That requires a lot of math. It also requires math on a human understanding level. For example, if you have a client who is going through a lot, you would have to find out what is bothering them and how you can help them. That is how problem-solving fits into a therapist's life. Everyone does math in their daily lives, even if they do not notice it. Cooking involves math, setting the table for dinner involves math, and even things as simple as watching TV shows involve math. ]]> 2023-09-13 14:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702199624 Brooklyn, NY https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702199765 How do you feel about math?
I feel as if math is difficult

Did you always feel this way?
I started to feel that math was difficult in 5th grade as we ventured on into algerbra. since my school was very advanced it was very difficult to catch up with everyone else. Through my senior year in middle school i struggled with diverting numbers and working about problems. It just never seemed to click.

How did you cope with or overcome challenges you faced in the classroom?

What i did to overcome the challenges in the classroom was work with my teacher after school and practice on my own. It was extremely embarrasing not being able to understand what the others students did but I just discipled myself to work 10x harder than anyone else did.

When have you done math outiside the classroom?
I have done math outside the classroom when I noticed my lack in skill and attempted to better myself.

How do you envision yourself doing math in the future?

I envvison my self using math in the future as i continue to invest into stocks and persue my career as a computer scientist and engenir

]]> 2023-09-13 14:20:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702199765 https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702200008 - How do you feel about math?
I've never felt that good about math and I've always struggled in math class.
- How did you cope with or overcome challenges you faced in math class?
When I need to cope usually I take a step back from the math I'm doing and go back when I'm ready to try again.
- What were some times when you felt particularly successful or capable in math class.
Never.

]]> 2023-09-13 14:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702200008 Harper https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702200788 I've never really liked math, I've always felt like I didn't really understand it. I have a lot of trouble with it and I also find it hard sometimes to focus in class, which makes it harder for me to learn things. Times when I feel particularly successful are whenever I feel like I really understand what's going on in class, like maybe it was explained really well, or I was just paying attention and taking notes. Another time I always feel really successful is whenever I do good on tests. I feel really frustrated whenever we're learning something and I just can't seem to grasp just how to do it. Sometimes what we're learning is really complicated and I really don't understand it, so I just feel like giving up and like I shouldn't even try. Usually how I overcome challenges in Math are I'll ask my teacher and usually they do a good job with helping me understand it. Other times, I'll ask my friends if they understand it, if they can try and help me, but a lot of the times they feel the same way I do. If I'm at home, sometimes I'll ask my dad to help me with homework if I really don't get it, and a lot of times after, I feel like I get it a lot better. In the future I'll do math in collage and hopefully I'll feel better about it by then. And also I'll use math when I'm older calculating expenses and stuff like that. ]]> 2023-09-13 14:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702200788 Los Angeles, CA https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702201270 Math has always sort of been a burden in my studies, in my head i see it as this thing that i have to spend so much time to master one assignment. And i see it as boring and frankly a waste of my time, the reason for this is because i seem to forget the topic a couple months later. I started my math journey in Los Angeles where i was born. But its not all bad i do like group projects surrounding math and real life situations. This is where i find the most confidence in group work, i feel it is a great place to present myself as a leader. A big help with math would probably be my brother he is one of the reasons i don't feel extremely behind in math. If i have a test coming up i make sure to go to him for tricks and tips about different problems. I don't see myself pursuing math as a career but i do really want to get better at it in general so i never feel behind in class thats probably my biggest fear. I plan to spend extra time mastering assignments and problems so i feel ahead. ]]> 2023-09-13 14:21:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702201270 Brooklyn, NY https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702201973 Im not good at math but i try. It has always been difficult and I rather not learn stuff like algebra. the only time I really have fun in math is when I understand something. I don't envision myself using math in the future but it can always happen. I think one of my best strengths and what im successful in is learning stuff like Fractions and geometry. I believe that I can still get better math but it takes time. I think asking for help more can also get me a better understanding on what were learning.]]> 2023-09-13 14:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702201973 Brooklyn Friends School Upper School, Lawrence Street, Brooklyn, NY https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702203710 My feelings toward math change every year, it all depends on what topics we are covering that year. When I was younger I enjoyed math and solving problems but as I get older I don't love it as much. Math has become this thing that feels stressful because there are so many rules and things I have to keep track of. I try and go into each year with an open mind but that become difficult once the work actually starts. I feel as if im good at taking a stab at something even if im not absolutely sure if thats how im supposed to be going about the problem. Sometimes I struggle with remembering rules about the steps I have to take to get to an answer. I try and stay persistante and try different ways at taking notes and studying what I need to remember. I have grown in that area and have found a way that has worked for me since like the middle of 8th grade year. Ive done math when I go out for dinner and my parent are trying to figure out the tip. Sometimes ill be in the store with my mom and she needs help with trying to estimate a total so ill do that for her. I want to be a lawyer and i often might have to look at statistic and math will help me with that. ]]> 2023-09-13 14:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702203710 Anonymous https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702210040 1. How do you feel about math? Did you always feel this way? Why or why not?

I've always enjoyed math class and loved learning different solutions to problems. As math class got harder this past year, it has been more difficult for me to keep up and understand everything.

2. What were some times when you felt particularly successful or capable in math class?
I felt really successful in math class in the beginning of 8th grade. Towards the end of 8th grade my confidence level in math went down.

3. How did you cope with or overcome challenges you faced in math class?

I overcame my challenges in math class by going to my teacher for extra help. I also overcame it by practicing over and over what I was confused about.

4. When have you done math outside of the classroom?

I use math in my everyday life and it's mostly used when I go to restaurants or im at a store and I need to calculate how much money I have left.

5. How do you envision yourself doing math in the future ( in a career, in cooking, in school, helping kids. etc)

I see myself in the future using math in my career. I really want to follow my parents footsteps and become an accountant. If I end up wanting to choose a different career I want to be something in the medical field. ]]> 2023-09-13 14:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702210040 Ishara https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702220999 Math is not my favorite subject. I have never been really excited to go to math class especially when I know that the classes are going to start getting harder. I have never been very strong at math like my other peers. I particularly did not like when I would have to do math presentations in front of the class.

I have felt successful in math when I would get good grades. I also felt capable when I felt that I understood the topic and felt comfortable with it. That would be when I wasn't stressed out about it.

When I didn't understand some of the math shown in class, I would ask my teacher and/or go to office hours either during lunch or after school. I would practice the topic on my own by watching Khan Academy or doing extra IXL problems.

I have obviously had math homework to do out of the class like mostly everyone. I also have a jewelry business and I give away 25% of my profits to a social justice cause, so I will be using math to figure out how much i would donate. I don't believe I want to take math as a professional route later in life. I have other gifts that I would like to pursue. I would use my math skills if I have to help younger cousins and my sister with their math homework.

]]> 2023-09-13 14:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702220999 Frank. tlane46 https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702224905 I feel weird about math because some subjects are more understandable than others. Math has always been a struggle for me because I tend to forget everything I learn the past year so I would have to relearn it.
I feel successful when I try my hardest and study so I can understand the subject. I feel hopeless when I first start a subject and whether or not I study I still don't understand what to do.
Usually to overcome challenges I tend to study and work really hard.
I have done homework outside of class and have had tutors in the past.
I envision doing math in my carrier path because math is usually in every carrier. The carrier I want to be in is either a military officer. Math is connected to being a military officer because you need to read cord-nets to move to different positions. ]]> 2023-09-13 14:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702224905 Brooklyn, NY https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702321150 I have never really loved math i think its too hard but when i do something right its aweosme ]]> 2023-09-13 15:24:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702321150 Brooklyn, NY https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702324530 Math is really hard and Ive never been good at memorizing or tests or really math in general even though i work really hard its really hard for me. Sometimes I find some concepts of math really fun and it always gives me hope that i am getting better but its always has been difficult. I do math outside of school so much its a bit crazy I want to be a scientist, to be more specific I want to be a data researcher for neuroscience when I get older. I want to learn how the brain works and how little changes can affect people's motor functions and functions in general. To be honest really everything has math in it like shopping or taxes and even painting or cooking. I find math in a less education way much easier like baking or atomic levels.]]> 2023-09-13 15:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702324530 Brooklyn, NY https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702348238 I always struggled with math from a young age. So naturally I hated it. I am a very creative person and need to work with my hands. I overcome challenges that I faced in math class by working outside of my house so I am not distracted. I have done math outside the class with my younger sister to help her with her math homework. I think I want to do marine biology when I grow up. ]]> 2023-09-13 15:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702348238 Brooklyn Friends School, Pearl Street, Brooklyn, NY https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702350185 I have never felt like I have liked math before. Growing up it has always been the one class where I had no interest in. Throughout lower school, the teachers always split us up by our 'math learning style' but I always knew that they split the groups up into who was stronger at math, and the kids who struggled with it. Year after year, I was always put into the group who struggled more at math than others. So right from the get-go, it was super defeating knowing that your teachers didn't see you as smarter in math. That made me not want to put in any more effort because I thought I could never move up. Years later, when I had to have the conversation with my family about wheather I wanted to do full IB, I decided to take the lower math class because I felt like I didn't have enough faith in myself to be put in the SL math class. Unfortunately that meant I was no longer qualified for the IB diploma, even though I am taking 3 HL classes. Now, being in senior year, I regret not pushing myself in math. I have always taken the easy way out because I keep looking back to my 2nd grade self who was put with the struggling math group. Now being in my final year, I want to push myself now, simply because I will have no other time in my high school education to do so. ]]> 2023-09-13 15:40:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702350185 Isabella https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702350658 I have never really enjoyed math as it has always been confusing to me. I felt a lot more capable during elementary school, but in middle school when algebra was introduced, I felt very confused. I have tried to overcome these math challenges by always trying my best, even if I get something wrong. I have done math outside of the classroom when I am adding up the price of things I want to buy, or cooking. I think these instances are ones in which I will continue to use math in the future.]]> 2023-09-13 15:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702350658 Brooklyn Friends School, Pearl Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA- Rayanna https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702351393 I enjoy math and have a lot of admiration for people who pursue careers in math. I used to compete in math competitions at my old school and I felt like Einstein. I have always liked math, but my love for math has definitely dwindled. I never understood all the hate math got as a subject until I took trigonometry. Trigonometry is very abstract to me and I still do not completely get it. Part of me never wants to do trigonometry again, but part of me wants to retake trigonometry so that I can understand it properly. I have coped with challenges I've had in math class by frequently attending office hours. I do math outside of the class when I calculate how much taxes take out of my paychecks. I can envision myself using math in graphic design. ]]> 2023-09-13 15:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702351393 Bea Tarlow https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702351592 How do you feel about math? Did you always feel this way?
I feel fine about math, it has never been a strength or a struggle of mine but I also realize that it is just not something that interests me

what were some times you felt particularly successful or capable in math class?
Last year in Joels math modelling class I felt successful because since it was tied to real world scenarios I understood why I was doing it. In previous math classes I didn't understand why it was important to learn how to solve these math problems because they seemed pointless and meaningless

How did you cope with or overcome challenges you faced in math class?
I think that most of my bad grades or not understanding something happened when i was uninterested or not paying attention so when I would start trying to be interested in it I would do better.

when have you done math outside of the math classroom
when I have had to calculate how much tip to leave at a restaurant.

How do you envision yourself doing math in the future?
whenever I have to do a small calculation or manage expenses.

]]> 2023-09-13 15:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702351592 M.S. 51 William Alexander, 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY- K https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702352244 I felt I was a pretty strong math student, probably right up until 8th grade, I was still receiving an A- and up but the way I was achieving these test scores and semester scores were much harder than before. A lot more time and dedication went into math which I did not have the patience for nor the want to do. I overcame these challenges by simply studying more and putting more time into math, but eventually at the end of the year I was just tired out honestly, as I was moving into high school and had to start taking harder courses. I use math in the real world practically everyday, whether thats in calculating how much food will be, venmoing my friends if were splitting a bill, calculating taxes on my job or reselling of clothes, its still in my everyday life. It probably will stick with me for the rest of my life as I plan to probably major in business, but if not I will still see it appear when I'm doing my taxes or if I am making a sale online or simply just calculating tax on a bill for dinner.]]> 2023-09-13 15:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702352244 Aaron C https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702357370 I definitely struggled a lot with math when I was younger. I never took to it and it didn't come naturally to me. I think I spent a lot of time being frustrated without actually putting in the work to understand what I was doing. In middle school, my math grades were pretty low and I felt frustrated by the curriculum. It seemed like we were spending a lot of time doing things that weren't actually going to be relevant after the semester was over. I think things really started to change in High School. I've become a lot more disciplined as time has gone on and this has definitely shown itself in my math performance. I began to take time out of class to go to office hours and I wasn't afraid to ask questions if it meant that I would do better in class. By the time I was a junior, the grades that I was getting in math were higher than they had ever been before. Overall, I think that I enjoy math a lot more now than I did when I was younger and the process of improving my skill in math has made me a better student overall.]]> 2023-09-13 15:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702357370 Jameson https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702357711 I feel okay about math. I have never been the strongest student, but I have always been ok. During elementary school, I used to like math due to the school and environment I was in. Last year was a time when I felt successful in math, not because of the grade I got but because I was actually understanding and enjoying the material that was being taught. Another I was successful in math was in seventh grade because of the teacher that I had he made learning very easy, and he was a fan of basketball, so he broke it down to me in word problems that had to do with basketball. One challenge that I faced in math was covid year because we were online so the learning was much harder for many reasons. I think the main reason was because of all of the distractions that were in front of me. I didn't really overcome math in covid year I just kept doing the work, and when we eventually went back to school, it was much easier. I don't envision myself doing math outside of school. I think that I will have to use it at some point but I don't plan on using it in college or my future life.]]> 2023-09-13 15:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702357711 Brooklyn Friends School, Pearl Street, Brooklyn, NY https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702358653 in the past, I have never considered myself a good math student. I feel as though my teachers were there to support me outside of class but not so much in class. sometimes it could take me longer to grasp concepts that we are working on in class than other people. Office hours are very helpful and I am able to get the one-on-one attention that really helps me understand everything that we are working on. it can be really frustrating and discouraging when some people in class act like specific things I find difficult are easy. in the future I will use math to calculate things such as tipping, cooking, and art.]]> 2023-09-13 15:46:01 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702358653 Isaiah Springer https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702360059 Math has always been a subject that I have disliked. The earliest math classes I could remember were enjoyable, and even in the past few years I've found it enjoyable only when I fully understand the concept. I have an auditory processing disorder and this makes it harder to process things, especially within a class like math, which requires great memory and problem-solving. That has been something I have always had trouble with. Many of my teachers in the past taught at a rapid pace as well which made it even harder for me to grasp the information. Visiting teachers and receiving extra help when needed was always an amazing opportunity for me to understand the concepts again and thrive in the class. I have no clue what the future holds, and I am still not a huge fan of math but in all honesty, I hope that I end up liking it. ]]> 2023-09-13 15:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2702360059 Anonymous https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704139972 I quite like math, even though sometimes I struggle with it. I have had pretty good teachers for the past few years, though before that lots of times my teachers would make me feel like my work was horrible, even if it wasn't. I could see myself doing math in a career in the future, I at one point was thinking about maybe becoming some sort of architect or engineer, which would definitely use a lot of math.]]> 2023-09-14 12:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704139972 Brooklyn, NY https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704144222 With math I am usually pretty confident. I have always had a harder time at the beginning of the school year because I forget things easily. After the first few weeks of refresher material I usually get the hang of things and focus on learning new units in math. ]]> 2023-09-14 12:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704144222 Jayda https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704145760 To be honest my perspective towards math is very different. I am proud of my abilities in math until Im not. It all depends on what we are learning in math and how we are learning it. For example last years math class started off really strong. I participated as much as possible, and get good grades on all my work. That was until we reached a certain unit about graphing and everything just threw me off. I was suddenly not sure of my math skills and my ability to solve problems. Everything just became so confusing and I just didn't know what to do. This problem did take a little while to fix but what mainly helped was going to office hours and doing extra problems. I only ever do math outside of school when Im cooking or doing practice problems for fun. In the future I want to be a Contract Negotiator, which may involve things like percentages and whatnot. I don't really care for math but I do want to get a stronger grasp on it. ]]> 2023-09-14 12:52:48 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704145760 Maxwell https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704146930 I feel good about math and I like it I have always felt this way except for last year when i did not pay attention or have as much focus and my grades went down. I felt really successful in math class in 6th grade when we did geometry and I felt really frustrated in 7th grade when we covered fractions. I was able to cope with this by going to office hours until I had a better understanding of the subject. The only time I have done math outside of the math classroom was when I was studying for the SHSAT. I envision myself using math in my future as in school and possibly in a job. ]]> 2023-09-14 12:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704146930 AIAG Kensington, Brooklyn, NY, USA https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704147157 I enjoy math for the most part. I have felt this way for a while. I struggled when I had to prepare for the private middle school acceptance test, I studied every night after ballet. During covid it was hard to learn since I was staying in a separate state and we only had one hour of school a day, math was independent, so I couldn't ask for help. Then after being in person full time I found math was easier. I feel successful when I understand the lesson and homework, or when I get a good grade on a test. I do feel in the middle of a unit by trying to keep all of the past information I learned in my brain while making space for new things or going back to school because I forgot a lot. I did math books over the summer for the first few years of elementary school. I envision myself doing math for I guess calculating the appropriate amount to tip, and doing taxes, i'm not really sure.]]> 2023-09-14 12:53:41 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704147157 Jaymie https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704148810 I have always struggled with math in many ways. If i didn't grasp the concept, or if i spaced out and miss an important lesson, then I would kind of give up on the subject we're learning. I have always had trouble with paying attention and asking for help on things I missed, so completing assignments is difficult. asking for help from the teacher and writing notes have helped me a bit, but I still struggle with the knowledge of where I am actually struggling with the math or just getting intimidated by the work and giving up . When i properly grasp the concept I tend to have some fun with math, though I am not the best at recognising when I would benefit from taking the challenging option.]]> 2023-09-14 12:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704148810 https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704148976 I feel good about math so far. This is because I've never had a serious issue with doing math. Some projects that made me feel better in my capability to do math were when we would do projects like the growth and decay group project. I overcome challenges I face in math by practicing the things I have trouble with until I can successfully do it. I have done math outside of the classroom by doing homework. I envision myself using math in the future by using it in future classes, and maybe even in whatever career path I choose.]]> 2023-09-14 12:54:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704148976 Anonymous (AIAG) https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704150450 Math is something that has never been a struggle for me. I have always preferred it over other classes as it felt like less and easier work. I felt successful in math class when I got good grades and did well on my homework or on an exam. I would sometimes get frustrated when there was a problem that I had to do that I couldn't figure out or understand. I fortunately had a pretty supportive teacher so I would go to him for help or clarification when I was confused and that helped a lot. I would usually do math outside of the classroom when I was studying or helping someone else with their work. In could see myself using math in the future if I were paying taxes or depending on the job I have.]]> 2023-09-14 12:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704150450 New york, NY (AIAG) szazueta3 https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704152179 I used to really dislike math back in elementary and early middle school. I never felt like I was good at it. Once I got to 7th and 8th grade I felt like I got so much better at it, partially because I needed extra explanations for math than what was given by my elementary and 6th grade math teachers.

I took math quite seriously in 8th grade because we had to take the regents, and I felt very capable in math class that year. We had gotten a new teacher that was more helpful and explained things better than my previous teachers. I felt very successful when I passed the math regents, which was something I wouldn't have been able to do before.

I overcome challenges in math by just trying to complete them, I just try my hardest next time.

]]> 2023-09-14 12:56:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704152179 Rachel (AIAG) https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704152381 Math has always been one of my favorite subjects in school. I enjoyed practicing my problem solving skills and learning new topics. Although I enjoyed math, I lost some of my passion for math in 6th grade as I felt disconnected from it because of quarantine and online school. I had less opportunities to learn new math forms/skills and I felt that I was not improving. I felt this way until in-person school began in 7th grade. My math teacher made the lessons engaging and I found myself truly enjoying math again like I did before covid. During this period of time, I found myself continuously growing and challenging myself in math and I grew more confident in my math abilities. Additionally, my revived confidence in math inspired me to practice at home and learn to enjoy it even more. In the future, I hope to be able to further my confidence in new math topics and enjoy the process of making mistakes and growing from it.]]> 2023-09-14 12:56:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704152381 A Human (AIAG) https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704152475 Since learning how to talk, learning Math came easy for me, from Kindergarten to around 5th Grade math was coming instinctively to me. Until 6th Grade where the challenge increased significantly, and with no help from Covid - 19 seeing teachers and asking questions in person was non-existent. That began the downward cycle of my mathematical career. Returning back to school in 7th grade helped me a lot to rekindle my understanding for math, but it was a slow resurface from the past year. 8th grade is where I really picked up. Thanks to an amazing teacher I was able to almost completely bounce back from my slump 2 years ago, and with High School applications I had ample motivation to catch up. ]]> 2023-09-14 12:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704152475 assh alias https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704154759 Mathematics was a subject that was never excruciating for me. It came simple; a proper introduction of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, was a breeze for me in the 2nd Grade. I always felt as if Math was a subject that was somewhat easy; I always did well on an assignment, and if I didn't, I would look over my mistakes with perspicacity. A time where I felt particularly successfully capable in Math class was when I was put in Advanced Placement, after completing a Mathematics assignment, in the 4th Grade. This gave me a significant boost in confidence, however, a time where I felt frustrated and hopeless would be when I did not really understand what was being taught to me. This would happen every once in a while between grades; 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th. Coping with challenges in Math, came from help from my teachers, or students in my class. Doing Math outside of the classroom started in obviously purchasing items, and calculating tax. As a result, I envision myself using Math in my career, being a Computer Science and Engineer Major. (nerd)]]> 2023-09-14 12:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704154759 AIAG Brooklyn Friends School Upper School, Lawrence Street, Brooklyn, NY https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704156240 For my whole life, I've always liked math. I felt like it was something everyone could understand no matter what language you speak. Math has helped people every single day without some realizing it.

Most of the time I've always felt successful when it comes to quizzes, homework, or even practice problems. The times when i felt frustrated were usually when I didn't get an answer right or understand something immediately.

I sometimes do math for fun or ask people to give me math problems to do or recite different formulas. Math is everywhere so you are basically doing it every single day.]]> 2023-09-14 12:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704156240 Temi (Lagos, Nigeria) https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704157489 Recently I’ve been struggling with math more and more. When I was younger I liked math a lot and it had always been my favorite subject. In elementary school it was always so easy for me to understand and it was a class I looked forward to. When 7th grade started I started to struggle with math more. I never liked to raise my hand to ask for help because it always felt like the entire class understood but me. So I would have to go home and call my older siblings to help me with my homework or study for a test. Ever since COVID I’ve become a slow learner and it took time for me to get my work done. My older siblings gave me strategies for when I was stuck and didn’t understand a question. I also started to ask my teachers and peers more questions so I can become a better learner. Being afraid to ask questions held me back and didn’t allow me to be great. ]]> 2023-09-14 12:59:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704157489 Anonymous (AIAG) https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704158188 - I feel kind of confident in math, I haven't always felt this way because in the past whenever I encountered a topic in math I was not very good at my confidence immediately dropped. However, over the years, I've gotten more and more confident in math and have taken more risks.
- In 8th grade, when we finished a unit and I felt that I truly understood it, I felt capable in math. However, there were a lot of times I felt frustrated and the unit I remember struggling with most was percentages.
- When I have encountered a challenge in math class I have usually asked my teacher or parents for help. Also, if I feel I have gotten too in my head/stressed about the homework, I take a short break from it and come back to the work with a clearer mind.
- I do math outside the classroom when calculating tips, sometimes if I do math-related puzzles, and just any normal day event that requires math.
-Every job and a lot of things require math in adult life whether, buying groceries, helping kids out with math problems, taxes, or any number of other things.]]> 2023-09-14 12:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704158188 Dylan https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704458445 I actually find math to be one of my favorite and I haven't really had an issue with math ever so I still consider it to be one of my best subjects. In order to cope with math challenges my first step is to ask a teacher always. The only times I really do math is in the classroom, or at least I don't do any complex equations outside of school.]]> 2023-09-14 15:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704458445 Nina https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704461515 How do you feel about math? Did you always feel this way? Why or why not?
i don't love math because i have never been great at math. i did like math in elementery school but a bad teacher made me discureged and i felt like i shouldn't pusue math.

What were some times when you felt particularly successful or capable in math class? Particularly frustrated or hopeless?
i don't remeber feeling successful or hopeless recently. last year i was doing not great in math but i got my grade up by a lot in only a few weeks.

How did you cope with or overcome challenges you faced in math class?
i asked for help and studded intencly.

When have you done math outside of the math classroom?
baking and cooking.

How do you envision yourself doing math in the future (in a career, in cooking, in school, helping kids, etc.)?
i don't really know but cooking and baking mostly. i volenter a lot so handaling money and seeing how much i need to raise.

]]> 2023-09-14 15:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704461515 Darwin https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704466901 I'm not a math lover but I still manage to do it because it's a necessity. I haven't always felt like this because I used to hate math because it was hard for me to grasp new concepts, but now math is an okay subject that I can handle. I've felt capable or successful whenever I manage to pass assignments or just finish them in general, especially if I was struggling with the concept. I've coped with challenges in math by starting to take notes and study. I also advocated for myself when I needed help. I've done math outside of the classroom if I'm counting money or playing a game that requires you to use math. I don't see myself doing math in the future. Honestly, I'm trying to get a career that involves the least amount of math possible. ]]> 2023-09-14 15:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704466901 Sophie Cloherty https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704659399 I don't love math, I find it to be very confusing and frustrating. I always feel successful when I get a 90 or above on a test or quiz, but whenever I get lower I feel pretty frustrated and hopeless.
I cope with challenges in math class by asking for extra help.
I do math outside the classroom when tipping.
I envision myself doing math in the future while doing taxes, bills, etc. ]]> 2023-09-14 18:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704659399 India https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704669263 I both like and dislike math. I have hated the subject for most of my life because I normally don't do very well. I don't think that this is an issue with my math skills but more my test taking abilities. Math is always a stressful subject because my understanding in math compared to my other classes is low. When taking tests I normally struggle even more. I overcome these challenges by working with a tutor and studying a lot. I also cope with my stress by focusing on finishing the test in front of me. In the future I want to study both social psychology and environmental science so math is likely to be very prevalent in my studies. So working at my own pace is a skill I need to work on. ]]> 2023-09-14 18:16:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704669263 Daniel https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704670909 Math has always been a subject that I have known to take more serious than other classes. Because of the real world practicality of math, most of the material is essential in order to work in finance and business. A time I felt successful in math was when I got an A+ on a test. This was a proud and comforting moment because I knew I had the material down. I coped with my challenges throughout math by trying to understand the subject first and try to complete the easy problems before moving and challenging yourself. I think I do math everyday outside of class. Whether it is telling the time, or knowing when to be on time. Everything is math. I envision myself doing finance-business when i'm older which involves a lot of math. ]]> 2023-09-14 18:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704670909 Gavin Milien https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704674335 In my last school I really struggled with math. This made me not like math as much as I do now. The only reason im good at math now is because of my teacher. He made me feel more comfortable in class which helped me actually want to do math and like the subject. Obviously I wasn't bad at math always in kindergarten I was definitely like an A+ student. It just as I got older the more complicated and since I was a jokester when I was younger it made me fall behind. Now I feel way more successful in math when I complete all my work before others and actually can participate in math conversation. Theres only a handful of times where I might be confused so I usually ask Teddy my teacher to help me. Sometimes I felt hopeless when I was sick the day before and had no clue what we were doing and I didn't want to ask what to do because I thought the teacher would get mad that I wasn't listening. Me personally I don’t see myself doing math in the future and the only way would be helping my kids out in school. If I do get a job that uses math then I would do that.

]]> 2023-09-14 18:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704674335 anonymous https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704675530 I have always been good at math and felt good doing math. Except for my eight grade year since the teacher was really bad. I usually get super involved and exited with math when I understand what I am doing. The only time I had to do math outside of school is when I was preparing for the high school test. In the future I still have no idea what I will be doing but probably have to do at least basic math to live. ]]> 2023-09-14 18:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704675530 Anonymous https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704676630 I never really liked math as it has always been difficult for me and I don't think I've ever fully understood it. It feels like what you learn when you're younger is replaced as you grow up and that when you begin learning a new type of math, and are taught a new set of rules, shortly after you begin to understand them they are changed. This makes the subject difficult for me to keep track of. I also tend to have a hard time concentrating on studying math since I find it stressful and tend to lose interest quickly. Math also seems to be a bit stressful because of the fact that when a part of an equation is simple to understand and can be done easily and quickly by using methods you already know, that way is often rejected as teachers often prefer a new and extensive method that I tend to find unnecessary. ]]> 2023-09-14 18:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704676630 Piper https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704677195 I have always felt fine in math, but sometimes it takes me a while to understand the concept I am learning. Math has always been pretty easy for me, but it was hard during the transition from middle to high school. I learned math at Pearl Street and was very bad at multiplication sheets. BFS has been a good place to learn math because there is a lot of support and help if you need it. The only way that I envision myself using math in the future is to help my kids. I don't love math because of its difficulty, but it is my least favorite class. I used to dislike math a lot more, but I have learned how I learn which has helped me feel better about my math skills.]]> 2023-09-14 18:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704677195 Ethan https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704678263 I never really liked math it because it is my hardest subject. I didn't always feel this way it didn't really start becoming my hardest subject until 6th grade. It just started to gradually get harder and harder throughout the years. I felt particularly successful whenever im able to understand anything in math really with no confusion and breeze through the work. I felt frustrated a lot especially in middle school cause covid caused me to not really pay attention in class at all so the next years I didn't understand stuff we were already supposed to know from past years. I overcame challenges by meeting with teachers or rereading past notes or things I have done. I cope by trying to compare the work to past work I've done. I have done math when trying to calculate prices in real life or the distance, height, width and measurements of other things. I envision myself doing math for bills and taxes probably. I could probably do it for budgeting as well. ]]> 2023-09-14 18:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704678263 ava https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704678529 I feel fine about math. I've always felt confident. I have always not really cared for it but have been pushed to do it because I come from a family of math people. I feel better about math when I'm understanding the topic and not feeling like I'm falling behind. I always feel more successful or capable when my work pays off. For example, if I have been working on something for a while, and then it clicks and I understand everything I will feel like I have succeeded in something. I feel frustrated and annoyed when I feel like everyone understands something and I'm the only one who doesn't like my work isn't taking me anywhere. I do math outside of the math classroom every day like when I am getting food or looking at my schedule trying to figure out when a class ends. I cope by telling myself I am worth more than my grade in high school math and also by putting things in perspective. In the future, I can see myself doing math when I have to do taxes, figure out student loans when I want to buy a home and need to figure out a mortgage and things, and also when I have kids because you have to think about the financial responsibilities of having a child. ]]> 2023-09-14 18:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704678529 Anonymous https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704679573 I have always enjoyed math but never loved it. Stats were always very easy for me but I always struggled in geometry and algebra. I'm more of a numbers guy and that is what makes sense in my mind. When I'm challenged in math class I like to take a deep breath and try to clear my head and come back to the problem. I am an avid stock investor and I use math to help with that. I imagine myself using statistics in a workplace and analyzing numbers.]]> 2023-09-14 18:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704679573 Chase https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704681765 I used to love math and was pretty good at it up until 8th grade. after I had my first real 8th grade math class I started to hate it. I couldn't pass any tests, I couldn't get higher than a c on a homework assignment, and frankly I just stopped trying. I used to measure things for no reason outside of school. I found out how many seconds were in an hour in 4th grade cause I was bored. I've never envisioned myself doing math in the future. I always imagined doing something that didn't require it.]]> 2023-09-14 18:25:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704681765 Anonymous https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704687662 How do you feel about math? Did you always feel this way? Why or why not?
My real math story started in third grade. I understood math up until that point and as soon as the year started I never felt confident again.
What were some times when you felt particularly successful or capable in math class?
I feel successful in math when I study enough that I truly understand what is going on.

]]> 2023-09-14 18:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704687662 Anonymous https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704691062 My math story started in first grade. I never really enjoyed the class very much- mostly because I was never very good at it. I managed the cope with my difficulties regarding the class by seeing a tutor, which improved my understanding and therefore my confidence in the class. I usually encounter math outside when I am paying for the check, I also think this will continue to be my experience in the future. ]]> 2023-09-14 18:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704691062 Brooklyn Friends School Upper School, Lawrence Street, Brooklyn, NY https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704695097 I feel very mixed about math. On what side I don’t love it but on the other hand that could just be because I don’t fully understand it and that frustrates me. I have sort of always felt this way about math because I have never fully gotten math. The last time I felt successful about math was when we were working with inverse functions because it made sense to me. I felt frustrated towards the end of the year because I didn’t think anything made sense. I have overcome challenges by going to office hours and advocating for myself. I envision myself doing math when helping kids or tutoring. ]]> 2023-09-14 18:36:08 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704695097 Anonymous https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704698861 1. I always felt very mixed about math. Some topics I instantly learned and mastered while others I'm still struggling with.

2. Last year in Teddy's math class, I feel like I have been capable in math and felt like I was understanding of the topics being taught.

3. Some ways I overcame math related challenges was trying my best to further my understanding the topics of a quiz I may have not been prepared for and potentially retake it.

4. I use math outside in the real world by calculating how many rides I have left on my Metrocard or if I'm shopping on a limited budget.

5. I will most likely use math if I pursue a career in Computer Science.

]]> 2023-09-14 18:39:15 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704698861 Duncan Penny (Math Story) dpenny11 https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704725190 What were some times when you felt particularly successful or capable in math class? Particularly frustrated or hopeless?

My math story began during the transition from elementary school to middle school. I wasn't necessarily bottom of my math class at elementary school but I was not iat a level that was best for me. After the ISEE tests that I struggled with, I began to get more confidence from both my new school BUGS and my new tutor. The BUGS math curriculum was going at a more than comfortable pace giving me the opportunity to help others in class. Doing this boosted my confidence and made me more comfortable doing math. Finally, my tutor also instilled confidence in me by making me not fear math and instead want to understand it. I am grateful for my math story because it has shaped who I am as a student and as a person. ]]> 2023-09-14 19:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704725190 Brooklyn, NY https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704779629 Generally I feel average with math Never enjoyed it that much because never I have never been that good at it.

Some times that I have felt successful in math class is after getting a good grade back on a big assignment.

To overcome challenges I will go back and try and make sure that I understand the topic fully.

I have done math outside the class room tons of times. For example in every day life you might have to calculate a price or check how much of something you have.

To be truthful I hope I do not have to do much math in the future.]]> 2023-09-14 19:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704779629 Anonymous https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704842950 I have always had mixed reviews on math. I've been surrounded by math my whole life, with both my parents working in finance. So it was always expected of me to take math seriously, and potentially pursue it. Math was a lot easier for my in elementary and early middle school. It became much harder when algebra was introduced, in late middle school and early high school. My parents and older sister always helped me with math, which has always helped me cope. I did a math program (kumon) for a few years when I was younger. But overall, I could potentially see myself pursuing a job based around math, or at least using math. ]]> 2023-09-14 21:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2704842950 Ninuola https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705061872 I tend to like most branches of math but sometimes I get in my own head and mess up. Generally however, math has always been a fun experience for me as I am a pretty fast learner. In the third and fourth grade my school held a math competition with another school, called Mathletes. During the competition I led my team and we didn’t get a single question wrong. I remember last year in Mr. Lane’s math class I was struggling with because I didn't really understand the system at first when my bestest buddy G. Thomas Milien helped me out by explaining it in a simple way that I could understand. It really opened my eyes to math and made me realize that sometimes its not about the material, but instead your own understanding of it. I’ve done math by calculating how much I can spend on going to lunch and still having enough money to buy sneakers, or more complex situations like calculating how much money i will gain in 5 years from interest by investing and putting my money in the bank. In the future I want to be an architect so that will definitely involve quite a few calculations, whether it's how much space I have, to include a 60in flat screen tv, or how much time it’ll take to complete a project.

]]> 2023-09-15 01:22:45 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705061872 Samuel Wilber https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705293336 Math is great. Obviously, it’s caused trouble for a lot of people around me, including myself at times, but I’ve always felt this way. It never particularly caused me any issues. In 8th grade, I felt really special. I was ahead of the class and the teacher acknowledged that by letting me study ahead. However, this would also be my downfall. The next year, 9th grade, I skipped ahead to 10th-grade math. It went terribly for me and I haven’t gotten grades worse since, getting a 4/40 on my first test (it was supposed to be a review to test though). Especially since it was during COVID and I hadn’t experienced difficulty with math this extreme before, it was all happening so quickly that it was hard to even attempt to overcome it. I first needed to learn to accept it and this was a very developmental point in my academic career. The way I overcame it was by doing more independent work, which allowed me to finish with one of the highest grades in the class. Outside of the classroom, I’ve used math to keep track of my health; stuff like my food intake and such. I would hope to use math as a way of benefiting my and others' lives through health and business.]]> 2023-09-15 04:08:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705293336 Brooklyn, NY https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705871884 In all of my years of math in my life, i am now grown comfortable to it. In 6th grade, i was in a very stressful situation in all of my classes because of covid. I have been doing well since than, i have been completing my assignments, and doing well. I dont think my best subject is math, but i am in a position where i feel confident with my math ability. Most of the time when i am doing math, my brain questions me and makes me think whether the answer i put is correct or not. I really cant think of a time i did math out of class, not really math, but just adding random stuff together.-West Keh]]> 2023-09-15 12:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705871884 Bermuda https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705877448 I have always liked math up until six grade when covid happened. After covid my interest in math has started to go down as. well as my grades in math class. It has been three years and last year was the first time since that I had fun in math class and was understanding the homework, but I still didn't do well. I am hopeful that this year I can have a fun time and do well in math this year.]]> 2023-09-15 12:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705877448 Sorley Knauer (Eastern Europe) https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705881653 I've always had difficulties with math. To be honest, I've never really fully understood it. But who has? Math is infinite. However, I have always had an interest in mathematics. Maybe because one of my favorite interests, engineering, heavily involves math?

Or because I believe math is the building block of human calculation and decision making. I know a lot of people who sometimes flip a coin, or have someone to pick a number to make a basic decision. But, to me, this is math hidden in plane sight. Math can be found everywhere, and because it is infinite, math cannot be stopped, paused, or delayed.

This is what I find interesting about math. It seems almost impossible for something to be everywhere, constantly, without pause.

Unfortunately, during the COVID-19 pandemic, my middle schools math curriculum got hit hard. We went through three teachers in one and a half years, and the switches really damaged my perception of math as every single teacher had a very different teaching style.

Due to this, I am not on the same level of math as some of the people I know, but I don't use that as an excuse for not wanting to do math.

In my opinion, math is all about learning, and no one cannot fully know everything about math.

Math could very well be the most important thing in the world. It can be applied to everything.

One of my dream jobs, a Formula One Team Principal or Engineer, will require you to have a large knowledge concerning math.

"Life, is r̶o̶b̶l̶o̶x̶ math." - DJ Khaled]]> 2023-09-15 12:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705881653 Rex https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705885875 Math has always been one of the harder subjects for me. There are some topics in math that took me a while fully understand. Recently I feel like I've been getting better at understanding math. This is because I've been putting more effort into math by studying and practicing more. After working harder and practicing more I started to enjoy math more. Whenever im faced with a challenge my teachers are very supportive and give me the help I need to overcome those challenges. It is also very important to keep a growth mindset and continue to learn and grow. ]]> 2023-09-15 13:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705885875 Taiga https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705889815 since elementary I have not been good at math a lot of classes I didn't try or pay attention. When I got into 7th grade I got a really great teacher who always helped prepare me for a test and often stayed after school to help me with homework. I defiantly enjoy math more than before but I still have a lot to learn so we'll see if I like it at the end of high school.]]> 2023-09-15 13:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705889815 Ollie https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705891108 Ive always had mixed opinions on math.. Ive had my fair share of both amazing and horrible math teachers. I honestly believe that I understand the math material best when the teacher isn't screaming and shouting at the class.

I remember sitting at my desk, trying to complete a very difficult math problem that we reviewed in class earlier that day. I just kept getting stuck every single time.

Other times, Ive been able to complete difficult math assignments without a problem. I would give credit to the teacher for teaching in a way that I understand, rather than only teaching the math a single way.

The only time I really use math outside of school is really for practical purposes only. Ive never needed to solve a quadratic equation in my day to day life, and I think I never will.

Sometimes I wonder "why do I need to know this?'' when learning a difficult and complex math problem. "When will I need to know this?'' I always say. ]]> 2023-09-15 13:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705891108 anonymous https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705895173 i have a love and hate relationship with math,when i was younger i really liked math because it was easy and i understood it. But now that it's gotten harder, it's not fun anymore and it takes me some time to understand. And i also think that im not that good at math because of my teacher of 7th grade,she was never a good teacher,she only taught for like 3 mins and went over one question and then would sit down and go on her phone. Then i had her again for ther math regents class and again she didn't teach good. Then i had another math teacher at a program i was in and he was not a good teacher he would always move way to fast and wouldn't explain well. The only time i understood and felt succeful was when we were working with the quartic formula. I felt hopeless many of times in their class,i overcame some of this challenges by going to office hours and getting help from my friends. I hope that in the future i'll be able to understand math better because i need it for becoming a doctor. ]]> 2023-09-15 13:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705895173 Niko https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705896120 Growing up I hated math. Never understood it never liked it never wanted to learn it. I would be so frustrated if I got anything wrong. But in seventh grade I had an amazing math teacher. She showed me the way, explained it so I can understand it and taught in such a kind and caring way. By the end of the year my grade in that class was a 97. She proved to myself that I can be good at math and succeed in the subject. In that year I realized that the biggest part of my learning, and deciding factor if I was gonna be successful or not, was the teacher. In that class I got a 92 and above in almost all of my tests. Which boosted my confidence and gave me so much pride in my own self. Being able to say that I could do the hard problems I can solve the questions, Im smart. So I after her I had a new found belief in my own craft and my own abilities in work. I take that with me now in every math class I enter every year. I believe that if the teachers method is compatible with how I learn and who I am as a person. I can be vey successful in math.]]> 2023-09-15 13:09:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705896120 Ahmad https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705900563 To be completely transparent I love math and I haven't always felt that way though towards math. Learning math was pretty difficult for me in middle school because I didn't understand the information being given and I started to think I couldn't do math do to the lack of ability to understand and comprehend the math( Algebra and Geometry) I was doing in class. For a couple months I started to practice and also I got a tutor that helped me figure out everything that was going on in my class and helped me improve my math skills. Once I got the hang of what I was doing I started to participate more and comprehend what the teacher was doing. After a while I started to see math everywhere in the store, while playing video games, while listening to music and so many other outside things. I really envision myself most likely being an architect because I really like to do art or also being a video game creator because it involves coding. I really think math this year will be a great experience and I hope it really works out!!.]]> 2023-09-15 13:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705900563 Anaiah https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705901951 I think math is my worst subject and I haven't always felt this way because when I was younger in elementary school I felt like math wasn't that bad because at the time it was kind of easy but when I was in 5th grade I noticed that it was getting harder and harder every unit and my math teacher left in the middle of the school year so we had a substitute and we didn't really learn math. I have never really felt successful in math because I was always unsure if I actually got the concept. I overcame the challenges by asking questions and going to office hours. I would go to after school Academy and do extra lessons in math. I would like to be an architect in the future so I would have to know alot of Geometry, algebra, and trigonometry.]]> 2023-09-15 13:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705901951 Ginger https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705909191
Ever since I started math classes I didnt like it. In the younger grades like lower school I didn't struggle that much, and I think it was because of my mind set. As I got older and the work got harder I started to put a pressure on myself, that I had to be like everyone else.I thought that I was the only one struggling and know one really knew how I thought ,and I was alone. When covid hit in 5th grade it was really hard for me and peers to focus on school work because we were constantly moving. However, I do remember 6th grade math in particular, something about it felt safe maybe it was because there were less people in the class and the teacher was online, but my classmates and I actually enjoyed math. Some of us would take notes and work on homework together and we made it like our own little math reading group. But obviously it couldn't stay like that. Going into 7th grade I was really scared for math, we had a pretty quick adjustment back into classrooms and I wasn't sure how my teacher would be. The work was challenging and hard yes, but something about the teacher made it so much better. She understood me and knew how to help by explaining problems and getting us to ask questions something I tend to forget to do. I have challenges with things like tests and that math anxiety tends to hit me and I want to escape, I never want to do math again. I still haven't fully overcame this but I think one thing that could help is mindset. I have to start trusting in myself because I know I have a much higher chance of getting it right then. I think I stress myself for no reason and that's what makes me fall.Outside of the classroom I love to bake, it hit me only a couple weeks ago when I was struggling to figure out how to split the teaspoon amount/ double the recipy, and I need math. This summer I went out to dinner with and friend and we had to calculate the tip, and I need math. There is so much more math in your life than you tend to think. I think that certain things will always be hard but there is also so many different ways you can explore and expand your math skills and you never know when your math story will change. In the future I'd love to do things like marketing or event planning, and I know math will show up at one point. If I start by changing my mindset now maybe it will change. But maybe it will change in the future and that's okay. ]]> 2023-09-15 13:17:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705909191 Chase Liuzzo https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705909960 Math has been a little hard for me in the past. I used to be really good at Math I never struggled at all but when Covid hit I basically missed a whole year of math. I couldn't focus at all and I learned absolutely nothing from 6th grade. I think that really affected me as I had to try to catch up in 7th and without that one year of math, math got more and more tricky and I was falling further and further into being behind in math. I am still ok I would say at Math but nothing like I used to be cause I had to do a lot of catching up.]]> 2023-09-15 13:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705909960 Jordan M. jmark29 https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705916289 Math always used to be a strong suit for me until 8th grade algebra kicked in. It was so difficult that even with studying and time spent in office hours trying to understand I couldn't do it. It took a lot of effort and learning for me to make it work, and even then I still struggle with certain areas. I hope that I can continue to grow throughout highschool math with the basics I have mastered in middle school.]]> 2023-09-15 13:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705916289 Isabel Geller https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705920896 I have always struggled with math, and therefore, I have always felt nervous about taking on new topics in class. I believe that math is not my strongest subject because it requires conceptual learning. To elaborate, I struggle with learning math concepts and applying the skills I learned to varying questions that relate to those concepts. In addition to struggling with math, I often feel frustrated with myself whenever I cannot succeed on my exams. I feel particularly frustrated when I do well on my homework assignments and feel confident, but then feel my confidence being destroyed after I do not do as well on a test or a quiz. However, I do attempt to overcome challenges in math by going back to the questions I struggle with and reflecting on how I can improve. I restart certain problems, and I can learn to understand concepts better. This method of reflection has proven to be helpful, as there have been some times when I succeeded in math. For example, last year, I was given the opportunity to do a test correction in the form of a math presentation. I was given the choice of picking a question that I got wrong and re-doing it by showing my steps on a Google slideshow. On the day that the test corrections were due, I presented my work, and to my surprise, I was very successful and was able to gain some points back. This experience felt rewarding and satisfying because it made me believe that, with time and practice, I could be good at math. Interestingly, I have done math outside of the classroom whenever I calculate percentages during clothing sales or whenever I have to pay a check at a restaurant. I envision that I will continue to do math in the future by calculating how to spend and save my money efficiently when I get a job. Therefore, I aim to continue improving as a math student because this subject will be relevant to my future. I will aim to take on challenges in this class and hone my skills as a math student.]]> 2023-09-15 13:25:40 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705920896 IB SL AI 1-D, Brooklyn, New York, NY https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705934480 Math has always been a difficult subject for me. Throughout middle school and up to junior year I've always disliked the class. However, depending on the teacher I've actually had some enjoyable experiences learning math. Whenever my teacher taught in a way I could understand, I would find myself understanding a lot more and weirdly enough, having fun solving problems. Tests have always been a struggle point for me as well. Some I do really well on and some I do poorly. It all depends on my understanding and knowledge of the unit. Believe it or not I would never get too bummed about it and would always keep a positive attitude to move on if my grade wasn't what I was hoping for. In conclusion, I have and never will use advanced math in my day to day life. In my mind it's completely pointless to me and my future but it matters for getting into college. So I'll still try my best towards the end of high school and I'm looking forward to never using it again. ]]> 2023-09-15 13:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705934480 (IB SL AI 1-D) Brooklyn, NY https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705937051 I've never thought of myself as a math person. My dad would talk about what he called "cool number facts" and they made absolutely no sense to me. It would annoy me when adults tried to tell me math explained the world. I liked reading and drawing and while I agreed math was important I didn't think it had to be important to me. I was never amazing at math, though I wasn't horrible. I would follow along in class and ask my friends for help when they understood the subject. I could do the work but I wouldn't understand any of the equations to any deeper level. I didn't make connections to other math I'd learned, it was all very surface level. However, whenever there's a subject that I really do understand I love it. I get really excited whenever I actually like the math I'm learning. ]]> 2023-09-15 13:36:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705937051 MGDL ( IB SL AI 1-D) https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705937437 I never really liked math and I've always struggled with the subject. I've never enjoyed going to any math class because I know that I probably won't do well and won't understand what's going on. I hope that with the IB program, I gain a liking for math and feel better and more confident in my abilities. A time that I felt confident in math was in my freshman year math class, I got a 100 on my quiz and I was really proud of myself. My teacher even hung up the quiz on his bulletin board and it's still there. ]]> 2023-09-15 13:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705937437 Brooklyn, NY, USA (IB SL AI 1-D) https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705938041 My math story begins in Brooklyn Friends School probably around Kindergarten. throughout all of lower school and the majority of middle school at BFS, I always enjoyed math. Well, until it got difficult and I wasn't aloud to draw as much anymore. I still enjoy math, but the difficulty can be un-motivating at times. It was really the COVID pandemic that ruined most parts of the class for me, as I didn't pay much attention and fell a little far behind. Outside of the classroom I sometimes like to figure out little meaningless things like the probability of something happening, and I need to practice math for the SAT, but unfortunately I don't see math the same way as I used to. ]]> 2023-09-15 13:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705938041 Park Slope IB SL AI 1-D https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705939551 My relationship with math is filled with a lot of highs and lows depending on my understanding. I'm working to grow out of disliking things that I'm not very good at. This as translated heavily to math as in the past, if I have a good understanding of the topic we're learning it can be one of my favorite classes. If I'm struggling a lot I can really dread math. Sophomore year I felt very successful because for a long time I was able to maintain an A+ in the class finishing with an A. I think it was because I found success early on and kept pushing myself to keep getting better at math. This is opposite to freshman year were I consistently felt myself giving up and failing a lot. I had a super fixed mindset and didn't have the motivation to learn. I do use math outside of school when dealing with measurements outside of school. In the future, I want to be able to start my own business which will definitely be needed for a lot of math to deal with finance. ]]> 2023-09-15 13:38:04 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705939551 (IB SL AI 1 - D) Brooklyn https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705940786 In Middle and Lower School, I thought I was pretty good at Math. Mostly because I was good at memorizing numbers and formulas when I needed to. However, by the time COVID hit, 7th Grade math got really hard for me. I always felt like I was falling behind, or like I wasn't where I was supposed to be compared to everyone else in the grade. When freshman year started, I was struggling to keep up in class. My parents noticed and started getting me a tutor, but he wasn't really helping that much. When I got to 10th Grade, I started asking for help more and going to office hours when I had time. Eventually, I felt comfortable enough in my math.]]> 2023-09-15 13:38:28 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705940786 Washington D.C., DC (IB SL AI 1-D) https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705941014

Growing up, I was always resentful towards math, mostly because I didn't feel good at it. In recent years, however, I have learned that math is a process of trial and error and have found some enjoyment in problem-solving.

Working in groups and studying independently, I have found that that helps me be most successful in math class. However, I can often get anxious and over-thinking during tests, making me feel frustrated. I'm learning to overcome that anxiety.

]]> 2023-09-15 13:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705941014 Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY (IB SL AI 1-D) https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705941563 I've always felt very confident in math, up until high school. In middle school, I was always excited to go to math because I never felt like I had any challenges when it came to learning. In high school, the confidence slowly died down, but I have persisted in trying to be okay with math. After each summer, I always come to school as if I have forgotten everything, and slowly it all comes back to me. It's frustrating in the beginning but it is just part of the back-to-school routine. ]]> 2023-09-15 13:39:00 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705941563 Paris, France (IB SL AI 1-E) https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705946908 Growing up, I never really liked or understood math. I always struggled to use equations and numbers to solve problems. Only recently, have my feelings for math changed. I felt particularly successful when my confidence grew in being able to solve problems without help. Whenever I was faced with challenges in math class, I would either break it down step-by-step or ask for help from my peers and teacher. I haven't really done math outside of school except for tutoring. In the future I envision myself using math in my career and hope to improve my problem-solving skills.

]]> 2023-09-15 13:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705946908 IB HL AI 2 https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705995837 - How do you feel about math? Did you always feel this way? Why or why not?

I think I've always felt pretty good about math. It's very rewarding to know you can solve complex problems.

- What were some times when you felt particularly successful or capable in math class? Particularly frustrated or hopeless?

I feel capable when I have a good teacher; otherwise, math is honestly a terrible experience.

- How did you cope with or overcome challenges you faced in math class?

It's very hard to do this when you have a teacher that is not very receptive you your feedback/problems- most of the time I just don't.

- When have you done math outside of the math classroom?

All the time, every day. mostly just multiplication

- How do you envision yourself doing math in the future (in a career, in cooking, in school, helping kids, etc.)?

i might want to do engineering... so yea.

]]> 2023-09-15 14:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705995837 IB HL AI 2 Brooklyn, NY, USA https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705997945 I feel pretty okay about math and I have felt this way throughout middle and high school. I think having a good teacher is important because it's difficult to have a good learning experience with a bad teacher. I think something that I have had to overcome before and will probably have to work on this year is getting discouraged over a single quiz or test. I usually cope with this by studying harder for the next time. I think I mostly start feeling hopeless when a topic is confusing at the beginning of learning about it because this just brings down my excitement for that specific concept. I could see myself doing math in the future when it comes to taxes or the field of work I end up in. ]]> 2023-09-15 14:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705997945 Brooklyn Friends School, Pearl Street, Brooklyn, NY IB HL AI 2 https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705998750 i feel like math has always been something ive found beautiful, i love it for the same reasons i love science which is the objectivity of it. zoning out into math problems and puzzles seems so nicely distant from how complicated real life is in comparison. growing up, like many others, i was encouraged and told that i was advanced at math and that gave me a sort of higher ground to my other friends who weren't as much. but then i moved to the city and went to a school with really gifted and talented kids who devoted their lives to coding and doing math and logic problems for fun because thats just the way their minds worked. it broke my superiority but grew my devotion and curiosity. i began to distance myself from this idea that i was naturally blessed with a talent that nobody else had and adopted the belief that i am no better than anybody else (far from it) and yet i still will try my very hardest to be the best i can be according to my own self. i cant deny challenging myself and so joining a higher class when presented the opportunity was something i couldn't allow myself not to do. some times i can feel very behind and hopeless in relation to everybody else in terms of test taking, memorization, and formulas, but that's not what i love about math, i love the exploration and honing of it all. i see math in nature all of the time and i see it in how i choose to pay my employees and when converting recipes. ]]> 2023-09-15 14:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705998750 Brooklyn, NY Gabby Kemp https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705998889 In elementary school and middle school I enjoyed math. I enjoyed it because I understood what was going on in class, I got good grades on all of my assignments, and I felt that it came naturally for me . In ninth grade, I placed in a tenth grade math class and this is when my love for math shifted. Often, I was confused and I never knew what was going on in class. Also, trying to learn something that I wasn't prepared for during Covid set me back because I didn't go to office hours over zoom or ask for help. However, I changed my approach in the second semester and I decided that I could try much harder to understand what was going on. Then, in tenth grade I preformed well in the class and started to enjoy math again. So, I decided to take HL Math, and after each test I regretted it. But, again, like in freshman year, I decided to take action and ask my teacher for help when I needed it and I feel that it showed that I tried harder to understand what was going on in class. Every day I do math outside of the classroom, when I'm shopping, and many more activities. I'm not sure how I envision myself doing math in the future but, I know I will be.]]> 2023-09-15 14:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705998889 Julian S https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705999667 For most of my life, I always detested math. I never saw a use for it outside of the classroom and even when my mom would say, "Math is everywhere!", I always ignored her like the smug little middle schooler I was.

In 6th grade, amidst our unit on pre-algebra, I remember the intense loathing for the subject that obstructed any actual productivity in the class; as a result, on tests and quizzes, I consistently earned Bs.

Only in 7th grade, when I began to realize the importance of grades, did I step up my act. I altered my mindset in such a way that allowed me to learn productively and I started to see the connections to the real world; my grades also reflected this change -- straight As.

Ever since, even though I do not intend to pursue a field in math, I still enjoy studying it and observing how it plays a role in my life. Whether it be calculating subway speeds, concocting flour ratios in the kitchen, or merely appreciating shapes, I will always love math and notice how it is in fact, as my mom said, everywhere.

]]> 2023-09-15 14:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705999667 Brooklyn, NY IB HL AI 2 https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705999923 I would say that I feel fairly confident about math now but I do remember a time that I was not as confident. More recently, I find that I put a lot of effort into my learning and this currently helps with my understanding and even enjoyment of math class. However, earlier on in my math career I did not understand math as well and, if I did not reach out for help, I fell behind. Through middle school, I did learn to reach out to the teacher and I believe that learning to do this set me up for success in high school; it was certainly a turning point in my learning of math. I don't remember a time that I have done math outside the classroom but I know I definitely have done it in the past. Because I now feel much more capable in math, I definitely see myself doing math in the future. Whether or not it is simple day-to-day things math will still be helpful. Especially throughout my time in college. The majors I am most interested in all involve math (Science or Economics) so math will be necessary in my future. ]]> 2023-09-15 14:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2705999923 Brooklyn, NY, Jordan jstrohmenger https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2706304529 I have never loved math in my years of being a student. I believe I have always felt this way because I have a really hard time understanding it which I guess makes me not like it. I have felt successful when studying inverse functions. I have struggled with tests. I overcame them by advocating for myself and going to office hours. I have done math outside when counting things or helping people. I see myself not really doing math when I am older.]]> 2023-09-15 18:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2706304529 Alice https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2706305749 I have always hated math because I am not very good at it and it takes awhile for me to understand it. I like it more now, but I still don't like it. I feel super successful in math class when I'm doing something I have a lot of experience with like multiplication. I feel super hopeless when I do slopes. I overcome challenges when I try doing the problem again. I do math outside of the classroom when I have to pay for things, and I will continue to do math the same way for the rest of my life.]]> 2023-09-15 18:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2706305749 Colombo, Sri Lanka https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2707062906 I never really liked math and a large part of it was because it wasn't really taught to me well which just made it more stressful to learn and harder to do well in. When I started paying attention to my grades it was kind of a reminder of how bad I was in math. My math teachers have always struggled teaching my and/or I struggled learning from them, especially in highschool. Courtney didnt teach us a single thing and it set us back like crazy so teddy had to wroke overtime to catch us up which was difficult but he was still the best math teacher I ever had and he is what boosted my confidence in math. ]]> 2023-09-16 22:39:19 UTC https://padlet.com/tlane46/jv99h2z8ld6ks00k/wish/2707062906