My Math Identity - Naomi's Journey

Question 1

Elementary Years - How did my parents shape my math identity?

Accepted Answer

Parents loved math and encouraged me to love math also

Question 2

Why did I decide to become a teacher?

Accepted Answer

Because too many people believe they are not math people, To help people believe they could be successful in math

Question 3

What event in elementary school had a major impact on me?

Accepted Answer

3rd grade teacher called me stupid in front of my classmates

Question 4

How was my math identity shaped during middle school?

Accepted Answer

6th/7th grade math was boring because we did the same thing, First time I learned math through "hands on" projects

Question 5

What events occurred in high school that shaped my math identity?

Accepted Answer

Geometry class was based on copying and memorizing formulas, Told I wasn't honors material after 2 wks in Alg 2 Honors

Question 6

How was my math identity shaped during college?

Accepted Answer

Told I shouldn't have been accepted as Math major, Transferred to Cal State Long Beach as a Math major, Told I should change my major on my first day at CSULB

Question 7

How did Mrs. Viramontes help shape my math identity?

Accepted Answer

She made math fun with projects, She taught us it was OK to make mistakes and learn from them, She believed in me and helped me believe in myself

Question 8

Why is working at DV RISE a dream come true?

Accepted Answer

I want to revolutionize education alongside all of you!, Students have Voice & Choice in learning, It's a Project Based World - you learn math by doing math!

My Math Identity - Naomi's Journey

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My Math Identity - Naomi's Journey

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