Math Teachers: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

Since I was in third grade I was in "advanced" classes which was called the Tier 4 Program. It basically means that when I was in third grade I essentially was learning the same thing as fifth graders. For the most part I enjoyed being a part of those classes throughout elementary school and middle school. Unfortunetly when I was in the ninth grade my algebra 2 teacher, Mr. Kincer, was extremely lenient. Although everyone in the class loved being able to have take home and partner tests, no mandatory homework, and not getting in trouble for goofing around in class, when tenth grade came and we were all in pre-cal we all had a major wake up call. Pre-cal was the first time I had ever done bad in a math classes. I could barely keep a B because I wasn't used to the strictnest in the classroom. The first day of class my teacher said, "I am not Mr. Kincer!" I always tried to do my best but for some reason it was never good enough.


Thankfully in eleventh grade, my calculus teacher, Mr. Hedstrom, was amazing. I always got an A on the tests and never felt like it was too much. I of course made sure I studied, did all my homework, and stayed for tutoring before the test. Although pre-cal was unbelievably difficult it helped me to realize how much I have to put into my work which in the end paid off in my calculus class. The teachers you have have an enormous affect on how your school year will be.That is one reason why I want to be an elementary teacher because I want to be able to leave a lasting affect on my students to help them with their future.