Sunday, April 17, 2011

A Chinese Proverb

W.V. Williams (1988)  in paraphrase of a Chinese Proverb:

  Tell me mathematics, and I will forget; show me mathematics and I may remember; involve me…and I will understand mathematics.  If I understand mathematics, I will be less likely to have math anxiety.  And if I become a teacher of mathematics, I can thus begin a cycle that will produce less math-anxious students for generations to come. 

1 comment:

  1. This was a really thoughtful post, especially the way the proverb was explained in a simple yet meaningful way. It made me reflect on learning from a different perspective. While exploring similar ideas, I came across a coreball game that also tests focus and timing in a fun, interactive way. Really enjoyed this read.

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