Introduction

                                         

Hello, and thank you for visiting my math blog!

I know how confusing math can be for many people, so I am here to clear up some common math mysteries and misconceptions! First, let me start by introducing myself.

My name is Tammy and I have had a love for mathematics since I can remember. It was always my favorite subject in school and I enjoy sharing my passion with others. I am currently a student and will be graduating with an associates degree in elementary eduction this summer. I will then be attending Northern Arizona University beginning in the Fall 2013 semester where I will be pursuing a dual major in elementary and special education with an emphasis in mathematics.

One of the biggest arguments that many students have regarding why they shouldn't have to worry about math always seems to be this:

"I'M NEVER GOING TO HAVE TO USE THIS AGAIN!!"

While I agree that there are some math concepts that are used more frequently than other in an average person's life, one thing is for sure:

Math teaches you how to think.

My grandfather always said that math is like exercise for your brain. It makes you think in ways that no other subject can. Math teaches you how to be a good problem solver and that is a skill that everyone will use every moment of everyday of their lives.

I believe that math has a very bad reputation and that there are far too many people who think that they simply are not good at math and never will be.

Well, I refuse to believe this myth. So, before you continue on through my blog, I encourage you to wash away all of those negative thoughts. To begin, let me make a few things perfectly clear...

You ARE intelligent.

You KNOW how to think.

You CAN solve a problem.

You CAN be good at math.

You WILL succeed.

Join me as I share many different ways that math can be fun and understandable through pictures, videos, games, and more!

Thank you, again, for visiting my blog!

~ Tammy