A peak experience would be a high point in your story about math in your life – perhaps the high point. It would be a moment or episode in which you experienced extremely positive emotions; like joy, excitement, great happiness, uplifting, or even deep inner peace after some math experience. Describe what happened, where it happened, who was involved, what you did, what you were thinking and feeling, what impact this experience may have had upon you, and what this experience says about who you are now as a teacher.
I had a peak math experience this past summer with my little brother's best friend. He was hanging out at my place with my brother and I knew he was really into math, so I showed him some of my homework from class. I had no idea he was as smart as he was (or maybe I'm just not that bright #shrugs). He not only figured out how to do my homework, but he did it faster with more accuracy. I didn't look at him the same or math. For a second, he was teaching me. I was humbled by that experience so I invited him to class.
Hey Gabe,
ReplyDeleteThis is a pretty awesome story. I wish you would elaborate on it more. What specific math homework was it? Did he come with you to class? What did you learn from him?
And, can you edit this so the font is readable on a white-background?