Summary and Synthesis

All of the work and exploration we did with geometry and the area of shapes was really interesting. The way the learning was left to us was a good experience to have. We talk about constructivsm and student-centered classrooms in so many classes, but I have never been in one until this class. When studying for the midterm test, it was not like other classes where you go to the class notes and find definitions typed out. This class requires exploration which is honestly a new experience for me. It is a great experience though. As a teacher, I want to run my classroom similar to this because student retain information better when they have to work to find the answer and it's not just simply given to them. One more thing I want to sum up is that the midterm test was rewarding. I was expecting it to be difficult and to much, but because I studied and had learned in the class, I felt great after taking it. I hope my students can have a feeling like that. By working hard and really understanding a concept, assessments are intrinsically motivating.