Once again I learned that there are lots of methods of solving
problems than just one. However, I learned that some methods of
problem solving are better that others. Also not all methods will work
the same in every problem. I feel that using pictures or diagrams
is the best method to start off with. Then to follow up the problem
but using number equations. I learned a lot by working in groups
coming up with lesson plans. It made me realize lesson plans take time
to come up with successful ways of teaching. -- Hollie


I had the idea of asking my roommate who is not in the class to look
over the problems and then look at the way I have described how to
solve the problem.  That way if she is confused in any way she can
tell me where I will need more explaining for that certain part of the
problem.  The Candy Game is one that I had a hard time trying to
explain.  You continued on my paper to explain how I got what I did.
I think that if I am more consistent with how to explain the work it
will become more natural for me.

...Number 12 took me forever.  I tried to reason the question out and
just could not.  Thank you so much for going over it in class.  It
helped me to understand how to do it.  The pictures and having the
class explain it to you really helped me to learn the problem
more.Thank you again.  --Courtney