Oliver Math Profile

Oliver          9/10/16

B                 Math Profile

 

I remember in kindergarten in class we were learning how to count by twos. I always thought to myself, “Why are we chanting random numbers?” I was always too afraid to ask the teacher in class because I thought that my classmates would think that I was stupid. As I grew older, I gradually came to understand things that I once didn’t know. I think this is because I started to pay more and more attention in class, and that I am an extremely fast learner. In fourth grade I had an extremely hard time understanding the US algorithm for addition, as the teacher called it. But from then on fourth, I did alright in math. I got decent grades, and I was understanding all the concepts the teacher was teaching us. Something that I like about learning math is how everything always makes sense and fits together. Like finding the all the different factors of a product, or long division. Something that I don’t like about learning math is how things are explained sometimes.

 

Something interesting about me is that I know 4 programming languages, which sort of gives me a higher understanding of some of the more known confusing parts of math, sort of like variables. In batch and python I use variables all the time, so I am comfortable with. I am curious if other parts of programming are also parts of math, like functions. I consider myself a good math student now because I can understand mathematical concepts easily. My routine for doing homework is to sit down at the dining room table, and simply, work. Whenever I get stuck I like to clear my head by eating dinner or taking a break, and take a stab at it again. If I am extremely stuck I will ask my mom to look at it, and if I am impossibly stuck I will call a friend for help.