Genius Freak

 37 -19 Borrow 1, make the 7 into 17, then subtract 9.  Borrowing and carrying. Simple math right?  We've all done it. In math class, or balancing our checkbooks (pre-online banking).  But what does it mean to borrow 1? A friend of mine, not a math lover, is preparing to become an elementary school teacher. She's currently taking a methods class in teaching math in elementary school, and  she had an epiphany.  About borrowing and carrying. "Borrowing and carrying don't explain the importance of place value.  We always just borrowed and carried because that is what we were told. We never knew why."

Perfect Teacher: Model A1 The perfect teacher knows what he/she is teaching.  She understands what students might have trouble with and knows how to help them out.  Not only does he know oodles about the subject, but he has knowledge of things outside of and surrounding it.  She is able to help kids understand the subject and break it down into easier concepts. He/she doesn't alienate any students or make them feel like they are better or worse than anyone else.  A good teacher always respects his/her students, yet still knows how to have fun.  -Steve N. I've seen a commercial recently on television; I'm not exactly sure what it is advertising, but it hits on something current research shows, and all of these crowdsourced students understand intuitively.  One important factor that contributes to student achievement is the teacher's level of education in their subject.