Introduction

My name is Lindsey Crawford and I am in my fifth and final year of the Concurrent Education program at Brock University.  I am currently a Teacher Candidate with teachable subjects in mathematics and dramatic arts.  I believe that this combination of subjects is very unique because these subjects are on complete opposite ends of the spectrum.  Math allows me to access the logical and numerical part of my brain, whereas drama brings out my creative side.  As a teacher, I wish to search for ways that I will be able to bring the creativity of dramatic arts into the very structural world of a mathematics classroom.  I want to show students that math can be learned in many different ways.  I want my students to realize that math is nothing to be afraid of and that math can ultimately be fun.

The purpose of this blog will be to reflect on my journey through teacher’s college, specifically in relation to mathematics.  In my course on teaching mathematics at the intermediate/senior level, I hope to gain more knowledge on different strategies to use in a mathematics classroom. I want to learn how to ensure that I reach the widest range of students in order to let my students know that everyone is capable of learning and understanding math.