Summary and Synthesis

I love this new way of looking at math from a problem solving point of view. My past experiences have made me very uncomfortable with math, as well as having very little confidence in this area. I feel as though I am understanding so much more by putting the problem solving aspect first. I was pretty apprehensive about coming into this class unsure of how we would be taught to teach our students. I can say that I am pleasantly surprised to see such a holistic approach our class is experiencing. I can see the benefits to being taught with a problem solving approach rather than learn, memorize, practice, and dump. I'm glad to see that the results of this method of teaching have good long and short term effects.