Math intimidates me to no end. I cannot pin-point the origination of my math insecurities to any particular event, but have felt this way for as long as my memory serves me. As a student, I have always struggled with the subject-- when reading mathematical text I am forced to re-read chapters (sometimes 2+ times) for comprehension, mathematical problems frustrate me and memorizing equations gives me a tummy ache. Because of the listed reasons and many more, I am scared to be an elementary teacher, and have set my sights on middle school--I can honestly say that I want to teach middle school because in middle school teachers have one specific subject. I am THAT scared of dealing with the subject on a daily basis and teaching young students math.
My main personal concern is that I wouldn't be able to teach the students properly, thus creating more people with math phobia's, therefore ruining their academic careers and futures as bankers, scientists and coupon collectors.
I have come to understand that I need to get over this. For instance, during class I try my hardest to stay on task-- listening to lecture and taking part in the discussions and activities (this is gut wrenching for me, just so you know). I have looked through the text and read the assigned chapters in hopes of having a better understanding of the topic and teaching the topic. I have looked through my mom's teacher's text (5th grade mcmillian) to attempt to find comfort and a flow. These are the steps I have taken in the past 3 weeks. I believe I am on the right path, and with continued effort I should find myself more comfortable with the subject of math and the idea of teaching it.
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